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First Birthday Party Fun

Low-stress tips to make your baby's first birthday celebration a blast

By Margaret Williams, Babytalk
 
 
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Check out these great one-stop-shop party-supply websites to make throwing your party a piece of cake:

  • CelebrateExpress.com This site offers an exclusive collection of more than 30 first-birthday party themes, like Birthday Diva, Barnyard Celebration, and Lil' Prince. Create a personalized keepsake banner and pick up a high-chair skirt to deck out the guest of honor's party perch.
  • BirthdayDirect.com Customize your party package with only what you need for the big day. Choose from a wide selection of paper goods, table coverings, decorations, candles, and party favors. Orders placed by 3 p.m. CT are shipped the same day, and you get free three-day shipping when you spend $55 or more.
  • PotteryBarnKids.com A gorgeous take on party decor, the Garden, Explorer, and Water party themes lend themselves to a more adult-oriented affair. With reusable cloth tablecloths, napkins, place mats, and melamine plates and cups, these stylish party collections are dressed to impress!


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