Monday, February 22, 2010

birthday ideas please.



Today is Finn's first birthday. Moving to Denver has thrown a loop in the celebrations. I'm supposed to be having a party for him this weekend. Theme suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I'm running low on inspiration.

*Also, I'm looking to add a new feature here on T+T. Have you thrown an amazing party? One you think is worth documenting. I want to hear about it and possibly feature you and your photos. Email me (tangledandtrue@gmail.com). I can't wait to hear from you.

16 comments:

  1. Does he have a favorite something that could be a starting point for you? Or do you have a fun nickname that you could incorporate into the party? For instance, our son was always climbing on us and loved bananas so we had a monkey party for his first birthday. What about something as simplistic as balls or bubbles?

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  2. Here are a few I've bookmarked recently:

    http://www.thecoterieblog.com/2010/02/happy-bee-day-themed-party.html

    http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/teepee-party-100493

    http://www.youaremyfave.com/2010/02/olympic-party-is-my-fave.html

    Good luck!!

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  3. Oh! My baby is one this Friday. The grandparents are coming over, some aunties and uncles, too. Them is ultra simple: have a ball. Serving lunch and cake: a round layer cake with jumbo circle sprinkles. Tons of balloons, polka dot invites, favor bags filled with sour cherry round candies, and a giant beach ball (or more) to entertain the wee ones. Lunch will incorporate the circular theme, too, once I decide what we are eating. Homemade mac-n-cheese (circular pasta) with circle cut fresh fruits and veggies on the side? All coming off on the cheap and really quick!

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  4. For my son's first birthday, we did a Pooh theme. Tried to draw Pooh on the cake, gave each little "guest" a board book, and had one game: pin the nose on Pooh. (The moms toddled their kids over to the poster of Pooh and tried to get the nose in the right place.) Other than that, just cheerios for the kids and snacks for the adults. (And make it short!)Good luck!
    -Deb

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  5. we recently did a chinese themed birthday party for our little elle who turned 1. i did a couple tutorials from the party - a birthday fortune/wish jar and photo hanging lantern decoration. links below.
    http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/02/birthday-fortunes-in-a-jar/
    http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2010/02/party-decoration-idea-photo-lanterns/

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  6. Britt- I am totally lame. I am not doing any kind or theme or even present for Colton's birthday. I am going to make him a cake though! I guess I'm a bad mom :(

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  7. We did a tiny party for my son's first birthday. Here is the link:

    http://brittsbroadcast.blogspot.com/2009/04/coopers-first-birthday-party.html

    I got the idea from a friend of mine, but her blog is private. Also, I believe Martha Stewart has ideas for a tiny party.

    I made tiny invitations. We served tiny food {carrots, cookies, dollar sandwiches, chips, mini water bottles}. We had mini cupcakes and a mini cake.

    For decorations we had a tiny banner and balloons. For party favors we gave away tiny bubbles, playdough, m&m's.

    I loved this party! It was so easy and so much fun to do all things tiny.

    Good luck!

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  8. p.s. I really love all your great ideas! I just realized that this is the first time I've commented. I just wanted to say thank you!

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  9. We did a really fun party for my daughter's first birthday! You can check it out at this link.

    http://www.mindikamoments.com/2009/09/monday-moments-big-party.html

    I have hundreds of pictures. My friend is photographer and she documented the whole thing. It was so awesome!

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  10. I'm not so creative, but I've seen lots of fun ideas in lovely blogs such as...

    http://inchmark.squarespace.com/inchmark/2010/2/17/bee-turns-four.html

    http://www.stephmodo.com/2010/01/woodland-fairy-party.html

    http://www.stephmodo.com/2009/12/lego-birthday-party.html

    http://www.stephmodo.com/2008/12/turning-four.html
    (*Stephmodo has lots of great birthday parties, so I'd definitely recommend putting a spotlight on her or inviting her to guest post on the topic.)

    I loved this one too:
    http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/dax-and-kais-superhero-party/

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  11. So, my daughter's 2nd birthday wasn't super spectacular, but it was fun. It was Minnie Mouse themed.

    http://maughanstersinc.blogspot.com/2009/11/birthday-party-decorations.html
    http://maughanstersinc.blogspot.com/2009/11/2nd-birthday-party.html

    And for her 1st birthday we did a garden party of sorts with a bug theme.
    http://maughanstersinc.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-birthday-scarlett.html

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  12. we threw a Very Hungry Caterpillar party for our daughter's 1st birthday. My husband and I love the book, as well as our daughter. It turned out wonderful.
    Here's the link if you want some ideas:
    http://sheilarich.blogspot.com/2009/08/very-hungry-caterpillar-party.html
    another idea- easier:
    http://partyaccessories.blogspot.com/2010/01/balloon-theme-party.html

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  13. party can be really fun but can also be stressful. However, if you use a planning guide to assist with the plans, your party will be a spectacular party without all the stress that comes along with planning such a special event.

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  14. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!! What great ideas! My Daughter is so excited about her party. Thanks to you it’s sure to be a hit!


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  15. its a wonderful birthday party idea...food,music,dance and some kids birthday party games are also necessary to make a birthday party memorable...

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