A surfing themed birthday party is one gnarly way to spend a summer day stoked about turning a year older. Making some of your own party props will personalize this gathering, too. Even if it's just in your backyard, you can still go surfing. Let's go!

Easter Egg Hunts are a time-honored tradition. Here are some ideas to organize this well-known Easter party activity – whether it's simply in your basement, your backyard, or involving the entire neighborhood!

Does your preschooler love the Backyardigans? Turn your backyard into an exotic locale and have a theme party with Pablo, Uniqua, Tyrone, Tasha and Austin. Here are some ideas for invitations, party decor and food – right in your own back yard!

Summer is here! That means that there’s plenty of beautiful weather ahead and of course the all important outdoor barbeque or party. If you are hosting a party this summer, then be sure to set the tone from the first moment. Coming up with a cute or creative invitation can immediately get people into the right mindset for the perfect summer gathering. So use the type of gathering that you are having as a basis ...

A Luau party specifically designed for teens promises fun all day and all night. To throw the best party, carry the theme through all aspects of the event: from invitations to goody bags, and everything in between.

Host a backyard bbq party with a theme for some "hot fun in the summertime."  There are many ways you can theme your barbeque party, and still have a traditional cookout.  Here are some fun party ideas where your grill will be right at home. Luau Barbecue Party Invitations Invite guests to your Luau barbeque party with themed invitations.  You could make a message in a bottle (if you're not expecting a big crowd).  Wash out clear ...

Keep your summer party going by selecting a perfect playlist.  Here are some different song lists for summer party themes. Summer Cocktail Party Playlist This list is all about cool summer sounds. Buena Vista Social Club (jazzy, latin, energetic, cool, classy)  If you can only pop in ONE CD or select one playlist and put it on repeat, this is the ONE for your summer parties. Norah Jones ...

Summer is upon us and that means that it’s time for some outdoor fun. This means most of the birthday parties that we hold for our kids will be out in the sun. So why not combine their favorite Disney theme with an outdoor type of party? This is actually easy to execute and makes for a really fun get together. Though not every Disney theme may work, there are some that make for the ...

Have a fun tie-dye or psychedelic 60's theme birthday party for your next celebration. This theme is for adults specifically, but with a few tweaks and activities, would be fun for teens, too.

Hosting a graduation party on a budget is a reality for thousands of high school and college graduates facing college tuition or student loans - not to mention the parents paying for them!  Graduation is certainly a time for celebrating, of course!  You can throw a fun graduation party on a budget.  Here are some graduation party theme ideas for party planners on a budget. Backyard Barbeque Everyone loves barbeque food, and decorating for this party ...