For Hollywood’s biggest night,  celebrate in old-fashioned style with a party worthy of the red carpet. Think of icons such as Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. These stars and those of their generation are the epitome of an era of chic, captivating style and unrivaled talent. Celebrations.com’s Karen Perkins has all the decor tips you need to create an unforgettable Oscar party that channels the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s heyday.

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If you are looking for some easy party fun that is budget-friendly and creative this spring or summer, look no further than a box of sidewalk chalk. When each guest arrives, provide him or her with several chalk sticks tied together with a ribbon. The party activities can take place around the chalk. For games and activities using this magic stuff, check out these ideas:

1. Check out this great article on how to make sidewalk chalk for the especially creative!
2. Draw a Hop Scotch pattern and play.
3. Draw a Tic Tac Toe board and play.
4. Make a sidewalk mural together.
5. If an outside wall is available, cover it with large sheets of butcher paper, and have the kids enjoy making graffiti art with their chalk.
6. Have the kids think up a small rhyme or poem together, and then write it out and illustrate it using the chalk.
7. Play Hangman.
8. Make a pattern with dots and have the kids connect the dots to make a picture.
9. Check out this FamilyFun.com Racing Rectangles game using sidewalk chalk.
10. Have the kids write their names with the chalk and decorate them as well.

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Here are some fun ideas for a ladybug party this spring and summer.

Upon the guest’s arrival, give the kids ladybug attire, such as an antennae made out of a plastic headband, black pom poms, and black pipe cleaners. Amazon.com has a very cute ladybug dress up set, too!

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On April 25, both Australia and New Zealand celebrate Anzac Day to commemorate a battle fought at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I. It is a national holiday in these countries, and people enjoy being off from school and work. Even if you don’t live in these Australia or New Zealand, however, you can take some time to discuss the holiday with your kids. Take out a map and globe, and show them the countries that celebrate Anzac Day. You can also listen to some music from Australia and New Zealand.

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If you are looking for ideas for a pink poodle in Paris party, check out the Celebrate Express planning guide for a list of great activities to do on your kid’s special day. Of course, Celebrate Express also has a great deluxe pack that has all of the trimmings for this theme. Amazon.com also has an impressive assortment of Pink Poodle party gear.

You can read about a 50s-style pink poodle party here.

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I love the song “The Three R’s” by Jack Johnson from the Curious George CD. Of course, the three R’s refer to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This is a great message to remember and song to sing as we come up on Earth Day in April.

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Holding an Easter egg hunt this spring? Perhaps you would like to add a twist and include a scavenger hunt of sorts. Or, if you are looking for a fun springtime activity, send your child and her friends on a treasure hunt to discover the season. Here are some simple clues to get your scavengers searching:

Bunny: Fluffy and white, soon I’ll come and hide all the surprises in sight!

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