In 2025, the trend for birthday celebrations is moving away from big parties filled with dozens of kids, and instead, it’s all about bestie experiences! Rather than spending big on a venue for a large group, more and more kids are opting for special moments with just a besties or two or three close friends. This creates a more intimate setting that allows the birthday child to connect with their best friends on a deeper level. So for 2025, experiences—fun activities, learning workshops, or adventurous outings—are growing in popularity and replacing traditional birthday parties, tons of gifts and over-consumption. These experience-focused birthdays can often be more budget-friendly because you’re not paying for a crowd of guests, plus a venue so you can splash out on something special when you’re only booking for a small group! Here are some great budget-friendly birthday experience ideas for 2025 Hotel Sleepover: A Birthday to…
Planning a kid’s birthday party can feel like juggling balloons while herding cats. Between choosing a theme, organizing games, and managing RSVP chaos, it’s easy to overlook small but crucial details. This comprehensive guide to planning a kids’ birthday party has you covered with unique ideas, practical advice, and a printable checklist to ensure your child’s big day is as magical as they deserve. Your Guide to Planning a Kids Birthday Party: Choose a Unique Theme! A themed party creates a sense of wonder and makes planning easier. Think beyond classic princesses and superheroes! Here are some unique ideas: Adding a unique theme to your child’s birthday party sets the tone for the entire event and helps guide your planning. Collaborate with your child to brainstorm ideas that excite them. Consider their hobbies, favorite books, or current obsessions for inspiration. Remember, even simple themes can feel extraordinary with a bit…
The idea of adding more toys to the never-ending pile sitting in your living room corner can seem daunting, and with your child’s upcoming birthday, you can’t imagine receiving even more. Who said all birthday gifts have to be toys, though? We’ve got the best ideas for birthday gifts that aren’t toys and we know you’ll want to share this with your friends and family before the next birthday hits your house. Take a look! Monthly subscription kits! There are so many options when it comes to a subscription kit. Many companies have specific kits geared to all different ages and there are many different kinds that you can choose from based on the interests of the child you’re purchasing for. Some that we love are: Lovevery, KiwiCo and Little Passports! Adventure experiences! What kid doesn’t love to get out for a day and do something fun? The options are…
When it comes to having children, we can’t always plan the most perfect birth date for them which can sometimes lead to November, December and even January birthdays. With a birthday so close to the holidays, it feels like making it special for them is an impossible task. While family and friends may be heading into their busy season, we’ve compiled a list of a few different things you can do that might help that holiday baby feel celebrated, no matter the time of year! How to make your kid’s December birthday special: Plan Ahead for your child’s birthday With so much going on at this time of year, it’s important to have a plan ahead of the big day. Start planning as early as you can so that you can ensure other people (if you’re including others) have plenty of time to make sure they can attend as well.…