Birthdays are like seasons—some are welcomed with open arms, and others may take a little warming up to. When you were a kid, it was so easy to pick a favorite theme or place to host your party. Have everyone come in their favorite pajamas or athleisure and bring their go-to board game from way back when, like Dream Phone or Guess Who? And for an extra dose of nostalgia, have goody bags for the winners. If you want to go the extra step, host the party at a spa instead.

Theme parties are just more fun. Visit great cities of the world such as Paris or Hollywood. Re-create bygone eras of the Roaring 20s or a time when pirates sailed the seven seas. Live in a fairytale world for an evening, or relive the disco era. All of this is possible — indeed, easy — with party decorations , tableware, favors and more from Shindigz. We've brainstormed and thought of party ideas to create dozens upon dozens of themes.

Personalized summer party cocktail napkins custom printed with summertime design and your own message are the perfect addition to barbecues, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks. Serve your favorite beverages in reusable, 16 oz custom printed plastic summer party souvenir cups personalized with summertime themed design and your own message. Personalize your party with custom printed party decorations and party favors from TippyToad. Personalized koozie can holder custom bachelorette by ChasingLilly.

One of the hardest parts about planning a party, though, is coming up with the perfect theme in the first place—which is why we turned to the experts. StyleCaster asked party planners to give us their best theme party ideas , so all you have to focus on is actually throwing the perfect bash. Sometimes we all need a little push toward our greatest potential—and that remains true even in party planning.