Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs will be in theaters this summer, the third movie in the Ice Age saga.  This is always loads of fun with all of the characters back including Scrat (looking for and finally finding his nut!), Manny and Ellie the wooly Mammoths, Crash and Eddie the Opposums, Sid the Megalonyx, and Diego the Smilodon. We find some new characters are introduced in this movie too, a companion squirrel for Scrat, named Scratte, and a new baby wooly mammoth for Manny and Ellie, and then, of course, the dinosaurs, including a monstrous T-Rex!  Kids are always fascinated with dinosaurs and they provide great inspiration for a party theme, but you could also include the Ice Age crew to your next dinosaur party to make it even more fun, especially if your kids love this movie and these characters.

For your Ice Age Dinosaur Party, find party ideas here in addition to the Dinosaur Party Ideas:

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It’s that time of year when you begin to plan your Fourth of July celebration, and you want to include the kids in the fun too, of course! Check below for easy, budget-friendly ways to make the Fourth of July full of family fun!

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Fourth of July is the big summer holiday in the US. Are you looking to spice up the table top amidst all of the chips and dips, burgers, and dogs? Try these quick tips for inspiration:

Make sure to order your Stars and Stripes party supplies at Celebrate Express.

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Here are some ideas for your Luau party this summer:

Have all of your guests dress in their wildest Hawaiian gear.

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The X-Men are among the most diverse group of superheroes in the Marvel Comic collection. With powers ranging from shapeshifting to telepathy to laser vision, every kid can find a favorite X-Man (or woman) to identify with, making them a fantastic choice for a superhero sleepover themed party.

Read on for tips on throwing this party from Celebrations.com’s Yelena Johnson.

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Looking for some easy treats to make for 0r with the kids this 4th of July?  Check out BettyCrocker.com for easy recipes that add in yummy red, white, and blue treats!

How about a batch of Candy Sprinkled Brownies or Star Brownies?

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It’s summer, and it’s hot outdoors! What could be better than making your very own Popsicle creations? Check out this fun book, Pops! by Krystina Castella, which will have your mouth watering. These are wonderful, creative creations and the perfect summer activity. The author of Oh Joy! captured some pictures of her own favorites from this book. Pops! is definitely worth checking out.

There are also lots of great molds to choose from when you’re making Popsicles. For inspiration, take a look at this great article featuring Krystina Castella. Cool!

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