School-aged kids (7 and older) may love to dance, and not just any type of dance, but Hip Hop may be what they are really into. With hip hop being part of the American culture, your kid may very well ask for a hip hop birthday party.

How to pull off a Hip Hop Party:

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Phineas and Ferb is a very popular TV show on the Disney Channel. Are your children fans of the two stepbrothers who will do anything to escape summer boredom? There’s something to their schemes, humor, and pet platypus, Perry — not to mention the other cast of characters like their sister Candace and the mad scientist, Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz.  Phineas and Ferb would make an excellent summer party theme for kids and would also be fun for kids with winter birthdays wanting a taste of summer vacation.  Looking for ideas?

Winter Note: if this is a Phineas and Ferb party in the winter, make it a Swinter Theme and have the kids enjoy sno-cones, snowball fights with fake snow (cotton rolled up in white tight balls), snowman crafts, decorations, and more.  Phineas and Ferb would love a Swinter party. Read the rest of this entry »

If your child has a love of the outdoors, an afternoon “campout” in the yard with his buddies is a great idea for a birthday party. Here, a few easy ideas from Celebrations.com writer Lauren DeBellis to get you started.

Campout Party Tips:

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Turning 13 is a big deal…no matter how much your teenager protests and says it is not! Some celebrate this milestone birthday with a big blowout, such as a bar or bat mitzvah, while others enjoy an outing with close friends like these 13th birthday party ideas. Give your teen a memorable birthday celebration that allows them to be independent with just a bit of parental supervision.

Tip: Go to a Concert

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Thor is a classic super hero character from Marvel that will soon find his own big time with a movie coming to theaters May 2011. As with all of these comic book characters, each movie makes for a wonderful birthday movie outing, and it can also inspire a great kids party theme and/or an afternoon of fun among friends.  Keep these ideas in mind when planning a Thor-themed party.

Thor Birthday Party Ideas

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The Hostess With The Mostess recently featured a darling and incredible Dino-ROAR party that you must take a peek at.  Love the eye-popping colors, the darling dinosaur treats, and these great dino masks too!

Love this and the colors are perfect for both girls and boys.  Looking for more dino inspiration?  Find it here.

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Elmer the Patchwork Elephant ,written by David McKee, is a darling book for toddlers that includes a very colorful elephant character who loves to play practical jokes and is happy!  If you are thinking about a party theme that involves both a circus and a color theme for your baby or toddler, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant may be just the inspiration you need to pull together a fun party for this age.

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Party Ideas

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