tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39515973758862336102026-03-13T14:46:52.516-07:00Easy and inexpensive ideas for DIY party themes, party games, party activities, party food, party cakes, party decor, and party favors.East Coast Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16299375371540675995noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3951597375886233610.post-42703548136327748682026-03-09T14:13:00.000-07:002026-03-09T14:17:33.730-07:00

Planning a spy party for kids? 🕵️‍♂️ In this post (and video) I’m sharing how I created an epic DIY spy party (on a budget) for my son on his 7th birthday! From a simple invite to an impressive DIY cake, this party was packed with fun activities and simple DIY details that are perfect for birthdays, classroom parties, or just a fun themed day at home. If you’re looking for spy party ideas that

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My three boys loved Star Wars from an early age, so a Star Wars party was a theme they could really get behind. I structured the party as a Jedi Training Camp, and it was a lot of fun. Check out all the DIY details (and the video I made) below.To get a closer look at all the easy and inexpensive Star Wars party details, keep reading, or watch the video I made below:1) The invite - To make a

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When my boys were 6 and 4, they were obsessed with LEGO, so when it came time to throw them a joint birthday party, there was NO question what the theme of the party was going to be. Below, check out the party details, a fun video, and FREEBIES for you to download.All 11 ideas are below, but you can also get a closer look at the party details in the video I made here:1) Invitation - I made the

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My oldest son is graduating from high school, and of course, we'll be doing a lot of hosting and entertaining. I have some fabulous budget-friendly graduation party details to share today, and you are definitely going to want to include them in YOUR celebration.Check out this graduation photo prop made from a piece of dollar store foam board and stickers. Seriously... it's soooo easy and

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Hosting a party at a venue outside your home is a great option... but it's still fun to add some homemade DIY details to make the party memorable and special. When my oldest son turned 11, we hosted a party at a bowling alley, but of course we created some fun games, food, and party favours. Below, check out the DIY details that made our DIY bowling party unique and fun!We started with a 

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Winter is the perfect time for a sledding party. You can host a special afternoon for a few kids, or you can invite the whole neighbourhood for a super sledding themed birthday party. As long as you have a few fantastic treats and activities, all your party guests will have a great time. Below, I am sharing all my best tips, tricks and ideas for hosting a sledding party... including a

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I've never been a big fan of getting dressed up and fighting crowds on New Year's Eve. I much prefer smaller (and more casual) gatherings... especially now that I have kids. Home parties with tons of fun DIY details are my favourite... so today, I am sharing some of my favourite New Year's Eve DIY ideas that will help you ring in the New Year in style... and on a budget. Don't you

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Holiday movie nights are perfect for celebrating Christmas with family and friends. All you need is a good movie and a few simple movie-themed snacks and decorations. First, you'll need a good Christmas movie. This checklist contains 15 of my favourites. For older audiences, Die Hard, Love Actually, and The Holiday are wonderful choices.Then, you'll need some great movie snacks. You can go

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Every party needs a good gift for guests to take home, and I am in love with these adorable Thanksgiving party favours. Today, I'm sharing an option for adults, something for the kids, and FREE printable tags. Fun, right?!?!Both of these favours start out with a fantastic seasonal cookie recipe. These soft and chewy ginger cookies, smell great and taste delicious. You can find the recipe

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Personal touches are what make a party unique, and they are even more impressive when you can DIY them on budget. I love the idea of creating a photo banner to use as DIY party decor. It's easy, inexpensive, and fun.I like to make a banner using a combination of photos of the person being celebrated, and photos designed to co-ordinate with the party theme. Then, I print the photos, use a hole

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Celebrating summer with simple decor and fun food is a fantastic idea... especially when you can do it on a budget. One fun option to create a "serve yourself" DIY lemonade tray using dollar store supplies. Keep reading to see how easy and inexpensive it is to create!The first step is to insert a colourful piece of paper into a wooden frame from the dollar store.Then, use a combination of hot

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Every celebration needs cute party decor, and this DIY pom pom cupcake garland is absolutely adorable. It's perfect for a birthday party or baby shower, and it would be wonderful as a photo booth backdrop too. It's easy, inexpensive, and fun to make... and I'm sharing the full step-by-step instructions below.The first step is to make a bunch of pom poms. The number of pom poms you need

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Putting together a self-serve "Bunny Bar" is an excellent Easter entertaining idea. It's simple, inexpensive, and fun! Below, I'm sharing recipes, DIYs, and a free printable sign... that are guaranteed to let you impress your guests (with very little effort). The best thing about a bunny bar, is that you can use whatever you want. And, the free sign I designed will help you pull all the

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Who doesn't love a simple holiday celebration? And setting up a hot chocolate bar is the perfect way to add some fun to a St.Patrick's Day party... or a day at home with family. To set up an easy and inexpensive St. Patrick's Day hot chocolate bar, all you need are a few dollar store supplies, and the information below.I had a bunch of empty mason jars. Then, I picked up: a dollar store shamrock

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Little DIY details are what make holiday celebrations special... and hot chocolate bars are a wonderful way to add a little fun to a party. They are also fantastic for quiet get togethers at home with family and friends. Today, I'm sharing how EASY it is to create a DIY Valentine's Day Hot Chocolate Bar using simple (and cheap!) dollar store supplies.I started by repurposing some mason jars that

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2020 has been quite a year, and I think we are all ready for the goodbye party, am I right?!?! With Covid restrictions in place, New Year's Eve is going to look a lot different this year, so with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to create a fun treat for my family and friends to enjoy. Check out the perfect 2020 New Year's Eve treat (and free printable tags) below.Isn't this a cute way to

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A backyard carnival is simple to put together. All you need are a bunch of simple games and inexpensive prizes. This post is full of simple and inexpensive DIY carnival games and activities.Everything I made was created using my printer and some dollar store supplies. The signs were designed using Picmonkey, and they really tied everything together.Check out this simple guessing booth. I filled

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The simple (and thoughtful) DIY details are what make a party special and memorable... and what is more fun than a photo booth?!? When I threw a carnival party for my boys, I knew I needed a fun photo op, so I created a fantastic carnival photo booth. Today, I am sharing my best tips for setting up your own photo booth, and I'm including a few free printable photo props to get you started.I

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Planning a celebration for the first day of school is a wonderful idea... and it can be done VERY easily. All you need is a little DIY decor, a simple treat buffet, and an inexpensive party favor. Today, I'm sharing my best tips for celebrating the first day of school with a simple DIY party. Simple decor - To decorate for a simple first day of school party, start with what you already have.

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Parties don't need to be elaborate to be fun. The key to a unique and memorable party is including DIY details that pull the party together. Today, I am sharing the simple DIY golf party I hosted for my youngest son on his 11th birthday. The best part about golf party is that the entertainment is included. For my son's party, we went to a mini golf course, and the kids had fun competing with

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Celebrating at home is great for parties... but it's fantastic for intimate gatherings too. Today, I'm sharing some fun ways to celebrate birthdays at home. 1) Serve candy for breakfast - Can you think of a better way to start the day? My sister-in-law serves her kids a tray of candy in bed on their special day every year, and they love it. I think candy for breakfast is a super-fun

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Sometimes simple "at home" celebrations are the best. In my house, we have "family movie night" every Friday night. We usually keep it simple, but every once in a while we have a extra special celebration. Today, I'm sharing our latest "at home" Harry Potter movie night. You are going to love the simple (yet fun) DIY details. In my house, food plays a big part in our celebrations (which is

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Parties (especially children's birthday parties) can quickly get out of hand. In an attempt to throw the perfect party, you can easily lose track of the budget. However, I'm here to tell you that a fun and memorable party does NOT need to break the bank. Today, I'm sharing 10 tips for throwing a fantastic party... on a budget. 1) Limit your guest list - Think carefully about who you want to

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After the craziness of Christmas, I love a simple New Year's Eve celebration at home... but simple doesn't need to mean boring. The key to an easy, inexpensive and fun party is to focus on a few DIY details. Check out these 5 fantastic DIYs for a New Year's Eve party. 1) Reflect on last year and look forward to the year ahead. Print these fun "year in review" sheets, and take a few minutes

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There is no better way to celebrate the holidays than with a festive movie night with family and friends, and you can "up the fun factor" with some movie-themed treats, decor and party favors. Today, I'm sharing all the easy and inexpensive DIY details of my family's simple Grinch movie night. First, you can set the stage with a little DIY decor. I turned a door of my house into a

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