It’s autumn and time for a series of holidays that will keep your kids busy throughout the next few months. First up is Halloween … which leads into Thanksgiving only 4 weeks later. What is wonderful about these holidays is they fall within the fall season and use the same color scheme. As a result, many of the things you purchase for one can be used for the other. This reduces the amount of money you need to spend on the kids’ fun during this season.

Here are some examples:

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Alpha+Mom has a wonderful round-up of creative kids’ party decor items that are on offer to make your next party extra special and unique. I love this round-up and the spotlighted items.  Have fun perusing these creative decor ideas.

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.

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Check out the inchmark blog and the author’s very creative handmade card. She uses candy as well as a few coins. I love the simple visual, and children will love it too! How about creating this type of card for the next birthday party your child attends?

FredFlare.com has some very cool candles that may come in handy at your next party. Check out this 5 Minute Candle Pack. It’s instant flare for your cake!

The Light Bite Candle Forks are also handy, especially for a party in the park. Stick the forks into your cake, light the candles, blow them out, and serve it up—the utensils are already there!

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I agree with my friend, Kim, who owns At Home With Kim Vallee and recently recommended using Etsy to find and purchase supplies for your next kids’ party so you can keep your planning stress-free. Etsy offers so many options for kids’ parties that are truly creative and budget-friendly. It is a must-check-out site for party goods, decor, favors, and more. Kim highlights a few of the great stores on Etsy, including: Jack and Izzy and Crossroads Cottage … but there are many more!

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Thinking of throwing a holiday party for your little ones this holiday season, and you aren’t totally into the traditional red and green color scheme?  Check out this fun holiday pattern from Birthday in a Box this season.  With a central character of a chubby penguin surrounded by cool blue and peppermints, this is a wonderful thematic pattern that is not only holiday, but also wintry! 

The company also offers a darling gingerbread favor box full of penguin fun!

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