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Entertaining with Disney, Cover Image Insight Editions, Background Image by Annalise Batista from Pixabay

‘Entertaining With Disney’: An Event Planning Book With a Disney Twist

March 17, 2020March 16, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Entertaining with Disney’ is a guide book to help you plan events from birthday parties to bridal shower brunches—all with a Disney twist.

How We Did Our Minecraft Birthday Party

April 20, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir2

Decorating, food, and activities for a Minecraft-themed birthday party, as tested by a ten-year-old Minecraft fanatic and his friends.

The Legendary (and Adaptable) Castle Birthday Party

March 31, 2017December 12, 2017Amy Weir

An overview of the author’s medieval-themed 9th birthday party, with food, games, and decorating ideas that can be adapted to other themes.

The LEGO Flatiron Store Launches a Birthday Party Program

June 21, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve

What could be better than a birthday party at New York City’s flagship Lego store?

Zelda party decor. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a ‘Zelda’ Party

June 3, 2016December 8, 2017Ariane Coffin1

My daughter loved playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker’ so much that she requested a ‘Zelda’-themed party for her 6th birthday—much to the delight of her nerdy parents!

How to Throw a My Neighbor Totoro Birthday Party

November 14, 2015January 22, 2021Ariane Coffin2

From Totoro invitations to favors, DIY decor to themed outfits, GeekMom has you covered!

Gnome tablescape. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a Fun Gnome Party

March 5, 2015December 2, 2017Ariane Coffin

Ariane relives the details of her last party planning project: a gnome party for her second daughter’s first birthday.

How to Throw a Harry Potter Party Without Spending 1000 Galleons

January 21, 2015December 2, 2017Kelly Knox45

Make a Harry Potter birthday party one to remember without breaking the Gringotts bank.

Stop Buying Birthday Cards! Easy Print Making for Kids

July 30, 2014November 23, 2017Kelly Knox

Make your own one-of-a-kind designs for kids’ birthday cards with just a styrofoam plate and a pencil.

Pinkie Pie pinata. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a My Little Pony Birthday Party

June 19, 2014November 23, 2017Ariane Coffin8

Everything you ever wanted to know about throwing a My Little Pony party. Go forth and party, everypony!

A Hazzard County Birthday

May 30, 2014December 15, 2017Sarah Pinault1

How do you celebrate a birthday for a little boy obsessed with The Dukes of Hazzard? Comic Salvage’s Sue Smith shows us how.

GeekMom’s Ultimate Birthday Party Playlist

April 28, 2014December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

Use GeekMom’s picks to create the perfect soundtrack for a birthday party, playdate, or fun-filled family time together.

The Cost of Licensing a Birthday Party

February 27, 2014December 15, 2017Sarah Pinault1

A birthday party using licensed characters is no mean feat, as GeekMom Sarah found out while planning her son’s Thomas themed party.

Happy Birthday! 32 Kids’ Goodie Bags That Are Actually Good

February 7, 2014December 15, 2017Kelly Knox7

Here are 32 fantastic suggestions for goodie bags that aren’t stuffed with little plastic toys or tons of candy.

Our DIY Adventure Time Birthday Party

February 2, 2014December 15, 2017Patricia Vollmer1

Does your child want an Adventure Time birthday party? You can do a DIY party easily and cost-effectively.

Pinbusted or Pintrusted: Party Food

September 29, 2013December 16, 2017Sophie Brown

One of my favorite things to pin on Pinterest is party foods because they generally combine two categories I love: cute things and delicious things.

Trophy Cupcakes and Parties: Level Up Your Baking Skills

September 26, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

While daunting for geeks like me who are not handy in the kitchen, the party ideas in Trophy Cupcakes and Parties are fantastic for any parent planning the next family birthday party.