The flowers and trees are in bloom, the air is warm and spring has "officially" arrived.  It is the season of graduation parties from Kindergarten to High School.  Time to put on your own thinking caps to decide how you would like to celebrate.  It is also the season of spring parties, popular movie releases for kids, and more. 

Wherever you look, whether it be the season or the movie theater, kids' party ideas abound.  Check out our latest tips for inspiration!

If you are looking for a personalized rhyme for your kids' party invitations and thank you notes, check out our newly expanded Request-a-Rhyme feature.  Now you can choose from three poets, each with a different voice, to pen your unique party rhyme.  Lex, Lara and Mike- our new poets - are ready to rhyme for you.

Oh The Places You’ll Go published in 1997 by Dr. Seuss is a quick classic inspiring all of those graduates to look at the next phase of life with a true spirit of adventure and finding life’s balance in the mix. Graduation parties are usually taken with hanging out, eating good food, and catching up. 
It is wonderful to have such a unique theme to add to the festivity, and it’s an excellent theme for these special parties.

With graduation parties almost upon us and with birthday parties in style no matter the season, a cool favor for your guests are personalized Jones Soda Bottles! So cute and nifty…simply upload your photo, customize your label, choose your soda (or ask your kid what his favorite flavor is), and off you go! Jones Soda offers really cool flavors that all kids will love, including: grape, green apple, classic cream soda, beyond, and way beyond.
Check it out for your next party favor.

Perhaps your kid is learning French too, or simply loves everything elegant and chic.  Why not throw a Springtime in Paris Party?  It will be a passport to fun that is unique and different, and focuses on a different country.  This is a great party for grade-school kids, ages 7-11.

Place conversation cards around the party table, topics and phrases written in French and translated into English.  Have the kids read aloud their cards, both in French and English, and discuss the topic together over the party table. 

Make sure to take pictures and/or video of the runway activity.  These pictures can be included in the thank you note as well.  What a great memory! [more...]

"Meet the Robinsons" themes like “Failure can be brilliant leading to your future success!”, “Keep Moving Forward.” , and “Letting go of the past to embrace your future.” are universal and resonate across all ages. Little Lewis is ensconced in an adventure that teaches him all of these truths, in a fun and brilliant story!
Check out this article for tips on planning a Meet the Robinsons-inspired party. [more..]

Is it appropriate to place gift suggestions directly on the invitation?  Some people say it’s rude, others think it is such a great idea.  Is it appropriate or not?  I would like to make specific suggestions, but don’t want to offend my friends.

Often, when people call to RSVP, they may ask the host parent what their child wants as a present to get an idea  Of course, that also takes remembering to ask. [more...]