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How much to buy, what to do when, and what it costs. Every guide ends with a free plan you can make in a minute, no sign-up needed.

Calculators

Party food calculator

Pizzas, drinks, ice, plates, and cake for your guest count.

Goodie bag calculator

How many bags to fill and what they'll cost.

Party budget calculator

A realistic total for your party and how to split it.

Kids' birthdays

How much food for a kids' party

Pizza, drinks, ice, cake, and plates by guest count.

How much pizza for a kids' party

A quick table from 6 kids to 50 guests.

How many goodie bags do you need?

Who gets one, spares, and what to put inside.

Kids' birthday party timeline

What to do and when, from 8 weeks out to thank-yous.

Kids' birthday party budget

What a party costs at three levels, and where the money goes.

First birthday party checklist

Naps, a smash cake, and a guest list that's mostly grown-ups.

Dinosaur birthday party ideas

Decor, food, a volcano cake, games, and favors.

Showers and graduations

Baby shower checklist

What to do and when, from 8 weeks out to thank-you notes.

Graduation party checklist

Dates, an open house, food for a crowd, and the photo board.

Party plans

Kids' birthday party plan

Ages 1 to 16. Timeline, run of show, and budget.

Baby shower plan

For the parents-to-be. Timeline, run of show, and budget.

Graduation party plan

High school or college. Timeline, run of show, and budget.

Birthday party plan

30, 40, 50 and beyond. Timeline, run of show, and budget.

Holiday or house party plan

Housewarming, dinner party, game night, open house. Timeline, run of show, and budget.

From the blog

PlanningHow to choose a party theme your kid loves and you can pull offAsk your child the right way, check the theme against season, space and budget, combine two interests, and skip pricey licensed-character gear.Oct 13, 2026 · 6 min read

SeasonalHow to Host a New Year's Eve Party, With a Noon Countdown OptionA New Year's Eve plan for 18 guests with a kids' noon or early countdown, a homemade balloon drop, two food waves, a midnight toast, and a budget.Oct 13, 2026 · 9 min read

DecorHow to make a balloon garland, step by stepHow many balloons per foot, which sizes, the tools and costs, and how to build and hang a DIY balloon garland, plus balloon safety for kids under 8.Oct 13, 2026 · 6 min read

ThemesHow to Plan a Mermaid Birthday Party Around a Treasure HuntPlan a mermaid party for 12 guests: a five-clue treasure hunt, shell necklaces, ocean food, a teal cake, a three-level budget and a rain plan.Oct 13, 2026 · 8 min read

ThemesHow to Plan a Superhero Birthday Party, From Capes to CakePlan a superhero party for 12 guests: a cape and mask station, a hero training course, a rescue mission, food counts, a budget and safety tips.Oct 13, 2026 · 8 min read

SeasonalHow to Plan a Winter Wonderland Party With a Cocoa BarA winter wonderland party plan for 12 guests: snowflakes that multiply, a cocoa bar, games, three budgets, a ONEderland version and favors.Oct 13, 2026 · 9 min read

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