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Melissa Newell from My Party Passion knows her way around a budget party. She's added 42 fantastic parties to our site so far. Because of her expertise, I've invited her to be our new budget party contributor. Welcome, Melissa!

Melissa is a big fan of the dollar store. So below are her:

To me, cake pops are one of the best ways to say "wow" at your party. They're fun, delicious, bite-size, and so darn cute.

We've seen some incredible cake pops on our main site,  so I thought it was about time I showed them off.

Planning a party for your son, nephew, or favorite little guy? You’re in the right place!
We’ve rounded up the popular boy birthday themes for 2026—from classic favorites like dinosaurs and pirates to trending ideas like Minecraft and Paw Patrol. Whether you're after something adventurous, budget-friendly, or super creative, this list has something perfect for every personality and age.

My whole philosophy about throwing a great party is that you only need a few unexpected details to make it special. Well, for this party, which is today, I'm living my own advice.

So what are my unexpected details?

Finally, finally. Now that my daughter and I have both recovered from being sick and I've returned from Bloggy Boot Camp, I'm finally able to post photos of my daughter's 4th mermaid birthday.

Here is my daughter with her fairy princess hat. She debated wearing a mermaid costume, but ultimately fell in love with this dress. The face paint was of her own design. Every Friday, the children at my daughter's preschool are able to paint their own faces, hence the face painting you'll see on the other little guests.