Children's Birthday Party ThemesHow to throw a real Cinco de Mayo partyPlanning a successful bachelorette party
Children's Birthday Party Themes
Stumped for ideas for your child’s upcoming birthday party? Here’s a great list of party themes. We’ve organized them into 2 age groups.
Infant - Toddler | Finding Nemo party | Barbie party | Barney party | Blue’s Clue’s party | Wiggle’s party |
| Dinosaur party | Princess party | Teddy Bear party | Thomas the Train party | Superheroes party |
| Backyardigans party | Dora the Explorer party | Diego Party | Arts and Crafts party | Carnival party |
| Elmo party | Sesame Street party | Fire Truck party | Jungle party | Mermaid party |
| Playdoh party | Wonderpets party | Winnie the Pooh party | Handy Manny party | Bob the Builder party |
| Lazytown party | Franklin party | Little Bear party | Oswald party | Barnyard party |
| Mermaid party |
Toddler and Older| Spiderman party | Lion King party | Princess party | Race Car party | Barbie party |
| Astronaut party | Moon party | Superman party | Arts and crafts party | Pumpkin carving party |
| Circus Party | Carnival party | Pirate Party | Dinosaur party | Ice cream party |
| Camping party | Cinderella party | Snow White party | Finding Nemo party | Backyard beach party |
| Sports Party | Star Wars party | Harry Potter party | Mermaid party | Luau Party |
| Care Bears party | Baseball party | Basketball party | Hockey party | Football party |
| Soccer party | Surprise party | Under the Sea party | Tie-dye party | Train party |
| Construction party | Bulldozer party | Trucks party | Pony party | Incredibles party |
| Butterfly party | Knights of the Round table party |
How to throw a real Cinco de Mayo party
It’s the beginning of May and the weather is starting to warm up so why not throw a great Cinco de Mayo celebration party and enjoy with your friends and family! You don’t have to be Mexican to have a blast, just let the Latin vibe flow and everything will be set for an unforgettable evening.
There are three things you most definitely need to have to throw a successful celebration:
The concept:
First you need to have a good understanding of what the celebration is all about. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence, it is the celebration of the victory over the French army, which at that time was trying to invade Mexico. Second, you need to create the atmosphere. Decorate the designated space to recreate a Mexican
cantina by covering your furniture with pieces of
zarapes (Mexican colorful striped fabric), mariachi hats (or cowboy hats) and a few cactus motifs (you can buy small to medium sized plants at the market). Hanging colorful lanterns in a random manner can add a festive and relaxed touch to your party.
The food and drink:
Mexican parties are all about eating and drinking. So be bold and greet your guests with lemon margaritas and then treat them to a full Mexican gourmet extravaganza. Almost anything can be turned into tacos, and if you want to add a touch of realism to your party prepare an ensemble of rice, beans, meat and/ or chicken and place them on a table, in separate plates, (preferably of different styles and colors) together with tortillas, salsa and shredded cheese. Mexican food goes great with alcohol free beverages like fruit punch and other fruit flavored natural beverages (watermelon is a must have).
The music:
A genuine Mexican party cannot be complete without a great array of music and dancing. Offer your guests a complete selection of Mexican music. Treat them to the real Mexican experience with mariachis, guitars, rancheras, cumbias, boleros, salsa, huapangos and jazzy Tijuana brass. Visit your local music store for different options.
Combine these three elements and you’re in the way of having a wonderful time! But if you want to add the extra sparkles to turn your party it into an amazing yearly event, send your guests save the date magnets with Mexican motifs and treat them with fun Cinco de Mayo party favors.
Planning a successful bachelorette party
The planning should be just as fun as the party itself. Start off by asking the bridesmaids and bride's friends a potential date or dates that can be considered. You want to make sure that everyone has a heads up and can hopefully make it. You should make a list of ideas that you want to do. Check the availability for them and then narrow it down. Send out invites or Save the dates for the brides “last fling before the ring” to keep everyone informed. Keep in mind this night is for the bride-to-be and you don’t want to do anything that will not be fun for her.
You can make the night wild and crazy or chic and classy. If you are planning on going out far from home, look into getting a hotel room or two that everyone can share when the night ends. This is also a good meeting place for the beginning of the party. Once everyone is there you can head to dinner -- at the brides favorite restaurant, a Japanese steak house, or somewhere fun and interactive. After dinner take the bride on a pub crawl through the area with “dare cards”, everyone can come up with a couple fun and exciting things for the bride to do or you can find some pre-made. Head to a male revue or a hot spot where she will be the center of attention.
Bachelorette parties aren’t the same for everybody; maybe she would rather have a dinner party with some of her close girlfriends and the bridal party. Make it themed, cocktail dresses or pj’s, just have fun with it! Keeping it intimate can sometimes mean a lot more to the bride-to-be. Cook her favorite dishes and have everyone bring a recipe to give to the bride. Pamper her and yourselves with manicures, pedicures, and facials. Make it a girl’s weekend, in or out of town! Just keep in mind everyone’s budget.