- Print out free customized invitations (and envelopes!) at dltk-kids.com. The site offers the best selection, including popular characters (your SpongeBob or Dora fan will be thrilled) and basics like animals and fairies.
- At birthdaypartyideas.com, moms post their tried-and-tested party plans (from invites to goody-bag loot), organized by theme. Check out the Winner's Circle page, which lists the best ideas, to inspire you.
- Go to the holiday-fun section at kidsdomain.com for clear instructions to more than 20 easy birthday games for kids of all ages. Bonus: The theme pages (think beach party, dinosaur party) offer printable activities.
- Don't feel like risking life and limb driving 30 helium-filled balloons home in your car? Call or e-mail the folks at balloonbouquets.com to get the phone numbers of local delivery services.
