Under the Sea
- Under the Sea Balloons, $2.50; Mermaid Shell Plates, $5.50
Make a splash at your little one’s next birthday with a mermaid-themed celebration. Michael’s sea-hued balloons along with Land of Nod’s sparkling seashell plates are the small touches that will make your girl feel like the princess of the ocean.
Aloha
Ring in the next birthday with a trip to the tropics, luau-style. Available on Amazon, this 170-piece luau party set includes flower leis and decorative hibiscus parasols, the perfect garnish for celebratory fruit punch.
Teatime
For both friends and their dolls, a garden tea party bursting with blooms (real and fake) and a darling light pink porcelain tea set is an ideal ladylike event for a growing girl.
Enchanted Forest
- Fairy Wings, $16; Pink Feather Butterflies Set, $27
Turn any space into a forest full of whimsy, where all the guests can be magical fairies. For a party like this, don’t shy away from the glitter, tulle, or anything butterfly-related, like these adhesive feathery butterflies from Pottery Barn.
We All Scream for Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Parlor Truck, $95; Assorted Latte Bowls, $36 for 6
Take an ice cream party to the next level with a free-standing prop ice cream parlor truck where the birthday girl can serve her friends scoops galore. Anthropolgie’s assorted latte bowls will also add a fun pop of color, perfect for a birthday bonanza.
Girl Power!
Celebrate your favorite super-girl and her super-posse with an out-of-this-world party. Target’s Superhero Party Kit—including ribbons, tablecloths, candles, and girl power balloons—will give these awesome sheroes the party they deserve.
Totally Groovy
Get out the peace signs and flower crowns for a retro tie-dye party. Michael’s Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit has everything you’ll need (except for the white tees) for an afternoon of colorful fun.
Welcome to the Carnival
Bring the excitement of a county fair into your own backyard with a carnival-themed extravaganza. Jelly Belly’s Cotton Candy Maker, available at Target, will supply the essential sweet treat, but don’t forget other fair staples like homemade kettle corn and games like pin the tail on the donkey.
Artistic Genius
- Creatology Kids Art Set, $40 for eight sets; Crayola Art Smocks, $5
Roll out the newsprint and get the creativity flowing for this Art Party. Creatology’s 100-piece Art Set, available at Michael's, will supply more than enough sketching and painting supplies. Little hands will get dirty, but with art smocks, we can promise a relatively reduced mess.
Rest and Relaxation
- Peel Off Nail Polish, $20; Pastel Garland, $9
Need the perfect birthday celebration for your girly-girl? Create a spa-like oasis in your home with face masks and a mani-pedi station. Don’t forget the cute decorations, like this darling pastel garland from Etsy.
