Party Themes and Ideas by Melanie Henson

Melanie has been writing professionally for more than 10 years. Her more than 500 published articles to date include beauty and personal care, how-tos, parties and entertainment, health and wellness, wedding themes and more.

A penchant for holiday decorating (including outdoor Halloween setups) led Melanie to Halloweenalliance.com, then to Themeaparty.com and other online resources, where she currently contributes do-it-yourself idea articles.

Prior to officially becoming a freelance writer and editor in 2005, Melanie worked for Rodman Publishing Corp., where she authored monthly articles and magazine departments.

Melanie lives with her husband and two younger children in Southern California.

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Fretful but loyal and surprisingly brave when the chips are down, C3P0 is one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters. And it’s not just his ultra-cool gold-colored body ... it’s the way he adds an element of surprise risk-taking (and sometimes humor) to all the Star Wars releases. So if your little one is begging for a C3P0 Star Wars birthday party this year, I have to say I’m not surprised ... nor am I a ...

Angry Birds party alert! Here are ideas on how to incorporate this massively popular game into a birthday party with games and activities, food, decor and even dress-up.

Girl's night out can be great. But if you're like many of today's stressed, busy moms, you don't just need one fun night – you need a weekend. (Ooh! Girl time.) Admit it, you've fantasized about it before: no duties, no kids (much as you love them) and loads and loads of girl talk. Why not finally do it? If your answer is “because it's expensive,” we can make it easier for you. Here are the ...

Christmas is coming – are you ready? Don't feel bad; neither are we. Oh sure, my mother in law has been QVC-ing her little heart out since August in anticipation of the winter holidays, of which my family celebrates several (Christmas and Hannukah are the first two that come to mind). And yes, I admit to having purchased a few more miniature homes for my already quite elaborate Christmas Village scene....

Ho ho ho! This holiday season, invite guests to a Santa Claus Christmas party that will make everyone jolly. Here's how to arrange the best Santa Claus decor, games, yummy yuletide party foods and even arrange a visit from St. Nick himself for a holiday party everyone will love.

Thanksgiving and football have gone together since....well, since there's been both! Why not combine the two this year? Here's how to plan and host an awesome Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving party.

If you know a cupcake lover who just happens to have a special event or birthday coming up, try a cupcake party! Dig into these fun cupcake party ideas ... they're scrumptious!

Got a little Jedi at home? Love the Star Wars Lego video game? This is the perfect theme for a birthday party! So grab your lightspeeder and follow us for decor tips, invites, food, games and galactic excitement!

Invite Simba, Pumba aand the gang into your home for a Lion King themed birthday party! Hakuna matata, my friends - here are some creative and fun party ideas, decor, food and music for the movie and musical that is still going strong.

Monster High is a hit line of dolls that appeals to girls and teens. Here's some of my favorite ideas on throwing a freaky-fab Monster High birthday party!