Kate Landers Events creates custom-made party accessories, such as these Felt Party Hats. Embroidered by hand, styles range from a farm scene to a friendly lion to your own custom design and color combination. What a great idea for an original children’s birthday party! They range in price from $16 to $29.50 each at KateLandersEvents.com.

My son will turn 6 in about a month, and I think I’d like to surprise him at his birthday party by using these Colorflame Birthday Candles. Not only are the candles multi-colored, their flames are colored as well. They are non-toxic, biodegradable, and smokeless, so as not to poison the air before your child blows them out. I think he’d love them, and his friends at the party would be amazed. They’re easily worth the price of $2.99 at ThinkGeek.com.

We all know at least one little girl whose last birthday was princess themed. What better than the Wilton Princess Cupcake Stand to display princess cupcakes at your little girl’s next party? Pretty and eye-catching and only $9.99 for the entire set, including the stand, 24 baking cups, and 24 toothpick decorations. Shop around buybuybaby.com for other coordinating party accessories.

I stumbled upon these in the clearance aisle of the grocery store. I thought they would be a fun, cheap diversion for the kids on a  hot summer day. I actually ended up being very impressed with them and went online to see where I could find more. What sets them apart is the design of the bottle. The wand is built right into the bottle. The child just needs to gently squeeze and the wand pops out of the top, already covered in solution and ready to blow. Don’t worry, the bubbles don’t come leaking out the top when your child squeezes. The funny thing is that our older children had as much fun with these as our toddler. Suggested retail is $1.99. You can read about the product and find a list of stores that carry it at littlekidsinc.com. These would make great party favors.

We probably have more rain coats than we can realistically use, even in wet spring weather, but it doesn’t keep me from checking out all the fun new styles. I am currently in love with this sweet little Party Kittens lined jacket from Hatley, a company known for its high-quality nature-themed garments. This warm coat features a print of playful little kitties on a pink background. It is made from a 100% PVC free polyurethane shell with a soft terry cloth line. It is available in sizes 2T-5T. Matching boots an an umbrella are also available. My three year old daughter would absolutely love this set; she has quite a soft-spot for cats. You can purchase one for your own animal lover at tinysoles.com. The coat retails for $44 and the matching boots are $32.

Trebimbi makes some truly amazing children’s tableware, and this Party set is no exception. Available in several fun colors, it includes an easy to use bowl, a cup, and child-sized cutlery perfect for new eaters. Everything is dishwasher safe, so clean-up is simple. You can also attach the cutlery to the plate and cup to keep everything together. That way, you can just reach in the cupboard and have everything you need for meal time. That in itself is worth the price. You can purchase the Trebimbi Party Children’s Tableware Set for $45 at BareBabies.com.

Here is my second pick: Why Not a Beach Party?

Beg, borrow, or steal (okay, maybe not that last one) a few beach umbrellas and head the beach party.  Make sure you instruct all your guests to bring a beach blanket, but provide a cooler full of drinks, a lawn chair for the mama-to-be, and appropriate party foods (sandwiches, cookies, popsicles in either blue or pink).

In case the pregnant mama doesn’t feel comfortable lounging in a fold-up chair (I know I didn’t), provide a gorgeous Hawaiian flower print 70 inch Red Velour Towel (or blue, if she’s having a boy) from www.sunfitters.com for $18.95. Grab a few others for everyone else for a really festive look. Pick up very inexpensive necklaces from Sunfitters as well (I spotted some bamboo and glass flower chokers for $2.75) for party favors. You can even set up the presents inside the backs of large toy dump trucks borrowed from friends’ sons’ sandboxes.

Why not fill a beach tote with your presents for the party mommy? You could throw in swim diapers (either cloth or disposable) in the size her baby will be for beach season, baby sunscreen, and a beachy change pad along with whatever else you were planning to give her. It’ll be a bright and colorful party no one will forget.

Get ready for summer - be prepared for sleepovers and what-not with this Pajama Party in a Box by Little MissMatched. It’s got games, crafts, recipes, and all kinds of ideas to make your child’s sleepover a success. The kit includes a 96 page color book, six invitations, envelopes, stickers, autograph album and more. Usually you don’t have to make too many arrangements for a children’s sleepover but it always help to have a few things prepared. Visit BarefootBella.net to view this item, which is on sale now for $15 (down from $32).

Here’s a great casual blouse for the holidays.  Made by Baby Gap, this Party Blouse in deep “Russian Red,” would look great with just about anything.  You can dress it down with jeans or a denim skirt, or dress it up with a pair of black slacks.  Any way you pair it, it is sure to be charming.  The deep red color is perfect for bringing some color to dreary winter days.

This cute blouse has been seen on Suri Cruise, and you can purchase one for your own little one for $24.50 at Gap.com.  It comes in sizes from 12-18 months up to 5T.