Name: Isaac
Location: San Diego, CA

Isaac was barely two years old when he became completely captivated by Transformers, Iron Man and Buzz Lightyear, I know the later two are not “technically” robots, but their special armor. with all the bells and whistles, has some robotic attributes…I think that counts, right? So rather than having just a Transformers party or an Iron Man party or a Buzz Lightyear party, we decided to lump all his favorite characters into one retro robot-themed party.

Name: Avery, 4
Location: Orange County, CA

Avery's 4th birthday was so fun to plan! It centered around a round orange stuffed cat from IKEA known in our household as "catball." Avery has had a brood of catballs over the years that she plays with, sleeps with, etc. Basically, they're her favorite creatures amongst her entire menagerie of stuffed animals.

Name: Stella, 3
Location: Chicago, IL

I was thrilled how this ballerina party turned out for my 3 year old daughter Stella's birthday. It was a party full of relatively simple, inexpensive DIY decor projects that made for a big impact. Handmade ballet slippers, crepe paper roses, and a tutu birthday cake were the stars of the show (in addition to the little ballerina herself, of course!). Here are the party details:

Name: Little W, Age 3
Location: Auckland, NZ

When asked what he wanted for a birthday cake, the only sensible answer I got was balloons. So there began the balloons theme. Bubbles got added when I got carried away and decided to theme the food as well. 

Name: Jack, 2
Location: La Jolla, CA

When my son Jack turned 2, we threw him a party at a lakefront clubhouse. I love the idea of a nautical themed party because the colors are bright and happy and the decorations are easy to pull together. 

Name: Ryan & Will, 1
Location: Raleigh, NC

I was inspired by all the handmade parties I've seen online and wanted to give myself a similar challenge. Planning for this party began five months in advance. I wanted it to be super special for my twin boys and husband. All three of them share the same birthday. How amazing is that!

Name: Addie, 3
Location: Bay Area, CA

Due to a last minute change in party dates, I had no time to order pretty party supplies from my favorite places. I was able to order some swirly lollipops and miniature horses as favors (thank you Amazon Prime), but ultimately the local Party City and I had to kiss and make up after several years of avoiding one another. I purchased tons of crepe streamers, a little bit of gold foil wrapping paper, and a few honeycomb balls and called it good. 

Name: Yosef, 2
Location: Amherst, MA

My grandson Yosef just turned two. Since he loves any moving vehicle, the party theme was trucks!

Name: Nola & Kira, Age 6
Location: Tennessee

Nola and Kira had an 'Artsy Heartsy Party' which was a Valentines tea party for two of their friends. 

Name: Max, Age 5
Location: Chicago, IL

When my son Max told me he wanted a construction birthday party, my first thought was, "He does realize his birthday is in February and he lives in Illinois, right?" I had no idea how I would do a construction party indoors in the middle of winter, but heck, challenge accepted.