We all know the Portland area abounds in fun and creative places to host a birthday party. The attractions of an offsite party are obvious: no mess, no fuss, no clean-up... plus the party spots come with the fun built in. For time-pressed mamas, especially those working outside the home, the birthday party can be an overwhelming undertaking. So it makes sense to invite all the kids elsewhere. » Read more
Birthday – Alternatives to Cake
Giant Cupcake
Is it a cake? Is it a cupcake? You decide! Bliss Bake Shop’s giant cupcakes come in any of the bake shop’s 30 cupcake flavors. $30-$36; they serve approximately 10-12 people. www.blisscupcakeshop.com
New Cascadia cookies
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Celebration Central: The Lippman Co.
Feeling a little uninspired about your little one’s upcoming birthday bash or your school fundraising event? Head straight to The Lippman Co., Portland’s party -planning and -supply shop. Inspiration drips from the ceilings, is stocked on the shelves and tacked to the walls. » Read more
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Charitable Birthday Parties
Teaching our child that it's just as wonderful to give as it is to receive is almost never easy. A charitable birthday party is a great opportunity to introduce the concept — kids are usually so wrapped up in their party and having fun with their friends and not on gifts anyway, so the charitable aspect is easy enough to incorporate. » Read more
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5 Ways to Have a Budget Birthday Bash
Stop thinking you need to keep up with the Joneses! So what if the kid down the street had a party that would make Suri Cruise jealous. Kids generally have one goal for their birthdays: fun!
You do not need to break the bank to deliver.
#1 Above all, be Flexible
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The Decorette Shop: Tops in Sweets
Many a mama seeking cake-decorating assistance has found herself at the Decorette Shop, or one of them, as there are actually two Decorette shops—one in SE Portland on Foster Road and one in Tigard. Both are manned by experts in the complexities of cake assembly and the use of many tools of the trade. This is the place to go if you want to add some flair to your birthday cake—add a topper, an edible image, or need a decorating tool to make frosting shapes. » Read more
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For a Birthday that Rocks Try Sound Roots School Of Music
The Deal
Everyone should have the chance to be a rockstar, especially on his or her birthday. Who wouldn’t like to stand on a stage in front of thousands of adoring, screaming fans? A birthday party at Sound Roots School of Modern Music helps prepare youngsters for their moment in the spotlight. When they make it big, they need to know how to play the part—do you think the Bonos, Slashes, Micks, and Ozzys were born with those moves?
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Personalized Books from MeMedia Kids Perfect for a Birthday or Any Day
Who wouldn’t want to be the star of his or her own adventure? Rich Nevin, a Portland parent and founder of MeMedia Kids, thought that kids should star in their own stories. Doing so could help them connect with reading and enjoy all that great picture books have to offer, he thought, so he set out to make a great children’s book. Within a few years, MeMedia Kids has married the personalized book concept with compelling storytelling that places your kids in the center of the action. » Read more
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