https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-598329 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:04:29 +0000 pregnantbee 598329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jmarionsmith: Oooh! I could do a Circus Dogs theme!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-598327 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:04:00 +0000 pregnantbee 598327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jmarionsmith: Steal away. I haven't decided anything yet. I just know that we have a dog and LO loves him, so it seems appropriate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-598127 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:18:41 +0000 jmarionsmith 598127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee i actually love the idea of the dog party! so cute! i might steal it! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597591 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:23:35 +0000 pregnantbee 597591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: So cute!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597560 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:11:40 +0000 doodlepoodle 597560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eeeeeeeeeeek!!! Junebug bdays!!!! :D we're going to do monsters with googly eyes (cake pops) coming up from the cake :-)my mom is going to embroider a shirt for him with a monster and the # on it :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597156 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:31:13 +0000 pregnantbee 597156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: Yes re: Etsy and Pinterest. Afraid of falling into a black hole, though! There's so much goodness in both places that I will prob. get overwhelmed too easily!</p> <p>My other idea is a "dog" theme where I bake cookies shaped like biscuits, have "doggie bags" as favors.</p> <p>The other thing is that there really won't be too many kids at the party -- Only have a couple local friends with kids -- a 3-yr-old, a 2-yr-old, two other 1-year-olds, and I think that's it.</p> <p>So many cool ideas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597069 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:07:07 +0000 anbanan15 597069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: I was overwhelmed with ideas too! Another bee, who has become my friend IRL gave me the airplane idea. She's super good at the themes lol.</p> <p>Search Etsy and Pinterest for ideas. So many great things that can easily be DIY. I made cupcakes with homemade marshmallow clouds and airplanes on them. Huge hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597035 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:01:09 +0000 pregnantbee 597035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: So cute! Gah, now I have TOO many ideas ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597030 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:12 +0000 anbanan15 597030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did an airplane theme for his first birthday...something along the lines of "flying past one". </p> <p>I think for his second birthday we are going to do a Thomas theme which is his current obsession. Something super small for the family, but I know DS would love to see all the "choo-choo" stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597029 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:09 +0000 pregnantbee 597029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Love it. She and I follow each other on Twitter :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-597019 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:57:21 +0000 mediagirl 597019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: a friend of mine is doing a primary colors themed party. I love the idea! Here is her Pinterest board: <a href="https://pinterest.com/obxwife/birthday-boy/" rel="nofollow">https://pinterest.com/obxwife/birthday-boy/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-596976 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:44:02 +0000 pregnantbee 596976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my. Thanks so much for all of the suggestions, ladies! Love the variety. I'm leaning toward a circus theme (animals, cool fonts, balloons, etc.) or just "balls" (including bubbles). Love the idea of brunch, too, as it's my favorite meal of the day. Not sure how that would go with a circus theme. Will still ponder :)</p> <p>@Ree723: DH will probably go along with whatever I want to do. He'll give his opinion when he really does care about something, but usually just gives me the go ahead and knows to stay out of the way! Hopefully the move goes smoothly and that you do get to settle down at some point. E and future LOs will have more life experiences than most this way, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-593320 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:33:07 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 593320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pirates are cool! @zippylef: </p> <p>Here's a real pirate party.<br /> <a href="http://ripplustan.com/blog/view/126/tanners-4th-birthday/" rel="nofollow">http://ripplustan.com/blog/view/126/tanners-4th-birthday/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-593283 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:38:32 +0000 loveisstrange 593283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: What about pirates?</p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571602/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571602/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571603/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571603/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571573/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548571573/</a><br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548570489/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/pin/68539225548570489/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-593271 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 03:06:27 +0000 Sweet T 593271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love circus themes and the very hungry caterpillar themes. Pinterest is great for inspiration! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-593258 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:33:29 +0000 aprk 593258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think animals would be a cute theme! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592927 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:30:26 +0000 Ree723 592927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pregnantbee: It's never too early to plan! That's the fun part anyway! Will your DH be on board with the ideas, or is he like mine, where he just kind of rolls his eyes and thinks the whole idea of a theme for a party is a bit silly. Sigh, at least he humours me! </p> <p>Yes, we're moving again - off to Darwin this time. Not by choice, although Darwin is lovely, but because DH's work (civil engineering) consists of living in a place for a year or two working on a project, then moving to the next project, wherever that may be. Fortunately, his company takes care of all the moving logistics (packing, costs, temporary accommodation etc) but it's still a pain. Ah well, eventually we'll get to a point where we can settle down, buy a house, and consider one place our home! </p> <p>Anyway, keep us posted on what you end up doing for a theme, can't wait to see! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592866 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:25:30 +0000 pregnantbee 592866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: Sniff. They are! Can't believe it. Love a bright colors theme, and don't think we could go wrong with "bubbles" and mimosas :) Great idea. Now I guess I should start running some of these ideas by DH! Ha!</p> <p>I didn't want to start pinning too early, but I may have to start now that I'm thinking about it.</p> <p>Wow, moving again! You're so brave - I really admire you and your adaptability. And E is so darn cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592853 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:17:13 +0000 Ree723 592853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gah! Our little birthday twins are growing so quickly! I have to admit though, I have been pinning various ideas on pinterest for a couple of months now.... although I'm not even sure we'll have a party as we're moving at the start of April to a city about 2000 miles away from where we are now and won't really know anyone there. And of course our families are in the US and UK so it doesn't really make sense for them to come all the way to Australia just for a party.....but anyway, I digress.</p> <p>If we do have a party, I'm leaning towards a rainbow theme - not actual rainbows, but a rainbow colors theme. There are just so many cute ideas out there and I'm obsessed. Probably doesn't help with a theme for a boy's party though... </p> <p>If you're leaning towards a balls theme, you can always expand on that a bit and make it a bubbles theme as well (maybe a bit of champagne for the adults with brunch, bubbles as favors for the kids, perhaps a bubble machine for the kids to run through outside etc). Just an idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592845 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:10:28 +0000 pregnantbee 592845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsjets: I'm in denial! (And totally still owe you and other June mamas a reply on our other post.) Will share what we decide. Haven't decided how crazy I want to get with everything. Working fulltime. Want to make the party easy on me. I love brunch! Hmmm. A waffle bar would be awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592792 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:36:49 +0000 Mrsjets 592792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eek I can't believe it's time to start planning their parties already! I love the idea of a robot theme (disco or otherwise!). You'll have to post about it :)</p> <p>I'm doing a Sunday brunch theme (if that's a theme) but am undecided on colors so far. I'm sticking to balloons and streamers for decor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592680 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:46:44 +0000 pregnantbee 592680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: @lilyann: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Oh my, I'm swooning over here! Now I'm even more confused because everything looks amazing. I doubt mine will be this awesome, but wow, I'm excited to plan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592552 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:42:53 +0000 pregnantbee 592552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, everyone. Can't wait to look through the inspiration! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592326 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:13:40 +0000 DisneyBee 592326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>our DS had a farm animal theme for his first birthday.</p> <p>his second birthday, i did something easier and did a balloon theme. just had balloons everywhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592323 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:12:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 592323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's some inspiration for you...</p> <p>Monster <a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/08/monster-little-man-themed-party-for-one-year-old-frank/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/08/monster-little-man-themed-party-for-one-year-old-frank/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/07/monster-themed-birthday-party-orange-blue/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/07/monster-themed-birthday-party-orange-blue/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/05/parkers-orange-and-blue-birthday-party/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/05/parkers-orange-and-blue-birthday-party/</a></p> <p>Dots/ balls <a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/02/micahs-colorful-diy-birthday-party/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/02/micahs-colorful-diy-birthday-party/</a></p> <p>Robots <a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/02/olivers-robot-theme-birthday-party/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/02/olivers-robot-theme-birthday-party/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/10/surprise-robot-themed-baby-shower/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2012/10/surprise-robot-themed-baby-shower/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/09/robots-space-invaders-baby-shower/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ontobaby.com/2011/09/robots-space-invaders-baby-shower/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592308 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:06:51 +0000 lilyann 592308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is almost 5 months and I am starting to plan his 1st bday (I'm crazy, lol). I want to go with a woodland creature/nature/camping type theme :)</p> <p>I also started pinning for it:<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/tjones/cj-s-1st-bday/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/tjones/cj-s-1st-bday/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-592304 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:03:10 +0000 heffalump 592304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started pinning for a ball party for my LO's second. I'm not sure I'm going to go with it, but it is one of my ideas. </p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/kara3883/party-ball/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/kara3883/party-ball/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/first-birthday-theme#post-591894 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:53:36 +0000 pregnantbee 591894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe I'm even writing this, but my little man is 8 months old now, and I'm starting to think about his 1st birthday party! I plan to have something small-ish at our house, and I'm trying to figure out a fun theme.</p> <p>I'm not into any characters or a jungle motif or anything like that, but does anyone have any good ideas for a birthday party theme for a little boy? Something along the lines of "balls" or "robot disco" (friends already did robot disco, but I loved it).</p> <p>Thanks! </p>