Who doesn’t love sock monkeys? This theme is great for young kids, and is sure to please their nostalgic parents as well. Tommie, a.k.a. The Sock Monkey Party Expert, gives us the scoop on the cute yet classy sock monkey party she put together. This theme is also featured on her blog, Oh My Gluestick!, and she has many of the handmade sock monkey supplies available online.

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Love the play on words! If your little one is soon to turn 1 and it is cold and wintry outside, a perfect theme for your party may be a fabulous “Winter One-derland!” It will work well if you are not having older kids attending the party … otherwise, just drop the play on words and host a Winter Wonderland Party. This is a great plan for many ages! If it is December, January, or February and you are sure to be throwing an indoor party, here are some ideas to pull this theme together.

Winter Wonderland Party Invitation:

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When your child’s birthday lands on or close to Halloween, it is almost inevitable to have a Halloween themed party, or even an “Autumn” themed party. if you have only a few little ones attending, your child will not be overwhelmed. Most often, one year olds are dressed in a little soft pumpkin outfit as their costume…so, I don’t think that will be too much to take in.

One year old parties are really about the parents and the family there, your child will have a wonderful time playing with his little friends in free play activities, eating some cake, and taking it all in. Decorate with orange and black streamers, balloons, and table ware, put on some spooky music. Boo, Cackle, Trick Or Treat is very suitable for this age group.

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Who doesn’t love Sesame Street?  Hostess With The Mostess showcases darling Cookie Monster Party ideas, which would be wonderful for a first birthday or toddler party.  The blue decor, the Cookie Monster cupcakes, and milk shooters are sure to please your crowd.  It also take a fun Milk and Cookies get-together to that next thematic level.

Looking for Cookie Monster party activities to match this adorable theme?

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At Home With Kim Vallee spotlighted a first birthday party theme that really pops for parents of one-year-olds who love the video game Super Mario.  The first birthday is often more about the parents having a party to celebrate the first birthday rather than the birthday child knowing its his big day…so a video game first birthday party is really really fun!

I love the bright colors, the fun characters, and festive games and favors.  Although spotlighted for a first birthday, Kim makes an excellent point – a great theme for kids of all ages!

Recently on Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, Stella celebrated her first birthday with a Ladybug Party that would melt anyone’s heart.  Tori’s inspiration for the theme?  Stella’s nickname, Little Ladybug. Very cute.

Check out that cake!  Read all the scoop here on the big bash and for some take-away tips from Tori herself on first birthday celebrations.

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