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Though it may seem like a daunting task to undertake in an NYC apartment, a DIY b-day celebration for your child is actually totally doable. Check out the resources below for tips on décor, food, crafts, party favors, and other creative ideas to prepare your home for the festivities.
DÉCOR: Cynthia Rowley’s CuRious Candy offers abstract print paper plates, goodie bags, unique piñatas, and cool wrapping paper. Party accessories include glitter crowns, confetti poppers, and surprise balls. Round out your celebration with a sparkly number piñata filled with her line of whimsical candies, all available at her West Village and UES concept stores as well as online. curiouscandy.com
FOOD: For kid-friendly and easy recipes, turn to Weelicious’ birthday party suggestions. Whether you are inspired to include their sweet potato dippers, a chocolate chip cookie cake, magical fruit, a DIY pizza buffet, or Mexican chicken sliders in your celebration, these dishes are nutritious, delicious, and easy on both the eyes and on your DIY birthday budget. weelicious.com
CRAFT ACTIVITY: Get crafty with blogger Handmade Charlotte’s old-fashioned and kid-friendly DIY ideas as entertainment for your party. Your guests will be pleased to make and take home a kaleidoscope, a fairy light, or a puppet in addition to their goody bags. Plus, be sure to check out Charlotte’s DIY colorful peaceful cake for easy-to-follow instructions for making a classic butter cream cake with a surprise inside that will to wow your guests. handmadecharlotte.com
BAKING ACTIVITY: For a great party activity, try a baking project! Chloe Doughy’s mission is to make baking at home simple and fun. To get all you need to make yummy cookie delights, this local business will deliver cookie dough, cookie cutters, dusting flour, and frosting to streamline your birthday baking process. You can even book them for private classes in your home if you wish. chloedoughy.com
FAVORS: For unique party favors and decorations, check out NYC-based Imagination Lane’s curated selection. Throwers of themed parties shouldn’t miss their offerings for animals, dinosaurs, glam, fairy tales, monsters, outer space, pirates, sports, superheroes, transportation, and under-the-sea events. imaginationlanenyc.com
INSPIRATION: Use Pinterest for more inspiration for your DIY party—to get the most out of the site, use key search terms like “kids’ birthday party,” “birthday décor,” and “DIY kids’ party.” For throwing parties in smaller spaces, Pinterest offers a wealth of creative solutions and “hacks” for set-up, rearranging furniture, food service, and lighting. Plus, New York Family’s Pinterest profile has a great Birthday Day Party Ideas & Décor board! pinterest.com/newyorkfamily
