First Birthday in December
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.


Most party crafts are designed for adults. Here are six spring crafts a two-year-old can actually do, how to set up for mess and which supplies to leave out for the under-fours. Read more

A backyard, a public park and a reserved pavilion each suit a different kind of kids’ party. Here is how they compare on control, space, restrooms, rules and rain backup. Read more

The best outdoor games for children under five have no rules to learn and no losers. Here are the classics, from chunky chalk and simplified hopscotch to soft ball play and a little water. Read more

Spring produce can be the decor and the menu at once. Here is how to arrange a garden-style snack table that looks like a raised bed in bloom and stays safe for toddlers. Read more

March rain is a toddler’s delight, so why not build a party around it? Here is a spring showers theme with felt puddles to hop, a rainy-day table and a plan for real rain too. Read more

Spring parties come with a question every guest will ask: what if it rains? A few clear lines on the invitation settle it. Here is how to word a rain plan without sounding anxious. Read more

The first spring palette after winter should feel light and hopeful. Here is how to combine mint, butter yellow and lilac so a March party looks fresh without tipping into Easter. Read more

Spring brings birthdays, holidays and celebrations that book up fast. Here is how to use February to plan ahead for March, April and May events. Read more
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.
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