First birthday ideas?

fauxshelley · August 2010

I want to have a party for my DS on Labor Day weekend. Can someone post links to a blog that has some cute birthday ideas? I work full time and I'm a single mom, so I don't have time to do everything myself from scratch, although I need to cut costs where I can. Thanks!

martinilove · August 2010

It'd be easier to know if you have some sort of theme in mind. There are a million things you do, but to point you in one direction is hard without knowing what you'd like to do. Is there anything he's really into right now at his age?

SBS0628 · August 2010

A friend of mine just did a "Colors" themed party for her son. The invites had bright colored circles on them, there were bright balloons and streamers, there was a multi-colored layered cake (which you could do with cupcakes and make it easier -- dye white cake mix different colors and do a contrasting color on the icing). The big activity for the kids was to make their own tye-dye t-shirts.

Jim&Jaime · August 2010

SBS0628:
A friend of mine just did a "Colors" themed party for her son. The invites had bright colored circles on them, there were bright balloons and streamers, there was a multi-colored layered cake (which you could do with cupcakes and make it easier -- dye white cake mix different colors and do a contrasting color on the icing). The big activity for the kids was to make their own tye-dye t-shirts.

I was actually going to do this for DS's birthday last October, as we're not "theme" people. I decided to do a pumpkin theme instead. I'm considering colors for this birthday as well.

As far as activities, don't worry about them. Keep things simple. People love to eat, drink, and socialize.

Cilley · August 2010

Not sure if you have time for this, but you could do a fun cake/dessert/cupcakes using parenting.com/cakes. Happy planning!

Ginger Le Coeur · August 2010

First birthday... I once read the Three Martini Playdate book and it had a great chapter on this topic. First birthdays should be a celebration for the parents as much as for the adorable little munchkin. You survived a year of crying and strange noises, changing diapers (who knew something so cute could make such a bit mess!) Let's be honest, is the little one going to remember the party? I doubt it... but this will be a celebration that you will remember. Keep it simple. The color theme sounds great. So easy to make a cute birthday cake and put some colorful shapes on it. Maybe even just simple, colorful cupcakes! Have fun, but make sure you get to relax and enjoy this party too.

I might make a pan of Ina's mac and cheese, and throw some hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. It should be easy to find some guy friend who would rather be watching some manly sport somewhere to watch over the grill, that way you can just relax and enjoy your guests and celebrating all of the hard work that you have done over the past year!

megan4804 · August 2010

My best friend just did a Very Hungary Caterpillar Theme for her son - it was easy and most of the decor was just primary colors.

Check this blog for ideas... http://www.hostessblog.com/

aajfoster · August 2010

This blog is a little over the top, but gave me great ideas

http://www.karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/

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