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A Piece of Cake!

Great sites for throwing a birthday party
By Meghan Rabbitt

birthdaypartyideas.com
For: Themes and games
Dora? Pirates? Princess? Click on any of the 150 themes to see other moms' tips, complete with games that were played and what won kids' raves and rants

celebrateexpress.com
For: Decorations, supplies, and favors
True one-stop shopping for paper plates, prizes, balloons, and more, in licensed themes like Backyardigans and original ones like pink poodles in Paris. Order prefilled favor boxes, $4 to $5 each, and skip a night of stuffing goody bags.

vistaprint.com
For: Invites
Get the same cool options that other custom-invite sites offer, like uploading your own design, for just $8 for ten.

cakesacrossamerica.com
FOR: The cake
Whether you want a simple chocolate cake or one with a collage of photos made of frosting, this site delivers, at $58 and up for a ten-slice cake, with a day's notice perfect for eleventh-hour planners! You can also order cup-cakes, cookies, and pastries like eclairs and cannolis for the adults.

beaded maternity tankini

Finally! Ultra-Flattering Maternity Swimwear

Suits so cute you won't dread the beach