I f you had told me when I was single that I would love hosting kids' birthday parties, I would have been extremely skeptical ...

Remember when a child's birthday party meant cake ... There, the kid-guests pack food for an hour or so, and the pantry provides the cake. Instead of gifts, guests bring donations.

We suffered a severe case of present fatigue after my son's 5th birthday. After that, I vowed to never buy presents when attending a kid's party.

If you're looking to organize a cost-effective birthday bash that doesn't compromise on fun, use these money-saving strategies and inexpensive birthday party ideas ... and your kids will create ...

My 4-year-old and I attended a birthday party for her classmate recently. The parents hosted about 15 kids at a ...

There are a few things to keep in mind when creating a menu for a kid’s birthday party. First, the theme can help guide food choices. I like to brainstorm theme-specific menu items and then choose the ...

When my kids were younger, I loved planning their birthday parties. From picking a special ... and work through that," says Reid-Vanas Instead of gifts, parents can take proactive steps to help ...

These 10 ideas are some of my favorite kids’ birthday party concepts, whether you host them at a venue or at home. Get those kids outside and touching grass with a Field Day-inspired party full of ...

I know the kids can use it to buy something they are sure to like. When my older son turned 5 last year, we invited his whole class to his birthday party. We hosted a rowdy group of 30 kids ...