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January 12, 2013

7 Useful Websites for Party Planning Moms

Martha Stewart thinks that, “Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun!” And I think so, too. How about you? 

Hi party planning moms! Are you scouting for ideas for your child’s birthday? I have listed 7 useful links to assist you. Here’s a round up of  your party planning needs! Find ideas on birthday party themes,  DIY decor tips and party games! There is also a link to you much needed party planning checklist!

Let this exciting party planning begin!

1. The TomKat Studio Blog

I love TomKat studio. This site is my newest favorite! Hop over to find fabulous party inspirations and pretty printable paper designs. TomKat will  surely give you a great head start when planning your child’s birthday!

Get juicy birthday party ideas from the TomKat Sudio! {Image Source}

2. Ging Lorenzo’s Website
Visiting a party photographer’s website will also give you plenty of ideas and inspiration. When I was preparing for Kyle’s first birthday party, I spent hours browsing through Ging’s website (I’ve interviewed Ging here). There I’ve found the  party suppliers that I booked.  I very much wanted her to photograph Kyle’s birthday but she was no longer available when I contacted her (and to think that I called her 2 months prior to the party)! Ging mentioned on her blog that she’s currently “building” a new website over www.ging-lorenzo.com. I’ll keep you posted once the new site is up, but for the meantime, you can still visit her old site. 🙂
Nothing screams “PARTY” like a table of treats! {Image Source}

3. Checklists and Timelines {Smart Parenting}
This article written by Jazen Bazar for Smart Parenting Magazine is truly a must-read. It is a detailed feature of the two checklists you’ll be needing to organize a successful party: your list of party supplies, and your timeline. This article is your key to having a well-planned party!
 

4. Birthday Themes{Pinterest}

Birthday boards on Pinterest will spark your creative juices. Whether you are brewing a simple in-house party or an elaborate one outdoors, party planning boards will get you covered with plenty of inspiration.

A Two Tu Party (Image Source)

5. DIY Birtday Party Ideas {Daily Candy Blog}

If your prefer to host a bash by making your own favors, activities and decorations, you’ll find plenty of inspiration at Daily Candy’s collection of birthday party ideas from bloggers allover.  

6. Birthday Party Games {About.com}

Whenever kids attend parties, they look forward to birthday party games as part of the birthday fun. Party games make birthday parties truly memorable! Hop on over to this link of a well-explained party games and fun that won’t cost you a dime!  

Martha Stewart’s spa-themed party {Image Source}

7. Party Planning Guide {Martha Stewart }

You’ve probably visited Martha’s site by now because if you’ve been searching on Google for birthday party ideas, there are many links directing to her fabulous site. You’ll find most of your party planning needs at her website: decorations, themes, crafts, games, food, hosting and gifts!


Happy party planning!

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