Rainbow Unicorn Party Ideas Sure to Make Your Party Magical

unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeRAINBOWS and UNICORNS!

Know a rainbow or unicorn obsessed kid?  It seems every little girl goes though a unicorn loving stage and who doesn’t love a good rainbow?  So I wanted to share some fun party ideas to incorporate the theme throughout your event.  On Instagram, I had detailed how I used dollar store items to create an affordable, custom-look with a little DIY.  So check that out if you haven’t already.  And see below for some inspirational images and let me know what your favorite parts of the party were.  All party partners are linked below so if you’re in the SoCal area, you’ll want to make sure to follow and bookmark these amazing vendors.  They were truly spectacular in service and a great addition to ensuring memories were made.

RENTALS

To fully transform our backyard into a venue, it was important to add in some themed rental pieces.  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeRenting these pieces really takes the ordinary into the extraordinary and helps transport you into a different scene!  Luckily, we were able to partner with Isabella’s Special Occasions.  They are based in San Diego and had such a cute collection of party rental backdrops, props and figurines like the rainbow and unicorns you see here.unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party theme

Additionally, they will custom paint these items to match your party colors which was an incredible offering and something that really elevated the party and made exploring the space full of surprises!

unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment at the party came in 3 forms.  Besides the pretend tea party sets, fidget toys and Jenga that were scattered in stations throughout the backyard, guests could bounce around with plush unicorns in Sky High Jumper’s beautiful white bouncy castle.  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeIsn’t this such a sight?  The modern take on the usual, eye sore of a kids’ bouncy house was much appreciated and such a fresh take on kiddie entertainment!  The team was so wonderful in answering my many questions about install and safety issues.  And they arrived promptly on time to handle the setup as promised, making sure to disinfect everything too.  They were very professional, reliable and priced at the most competitive prices around town being a new start up business.  I’d highly recommend them to anyone in the LA area!!  The bouncy house will wow all of your guests, most of whom have never seen an all white one like this before.  You won’t regret it.  It’s simply SUCH a fun focal point at the party.

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We dressed it up with rainbow colored balloons as another way to carry the party theme through.  I have no idea how this was attached and created so quickly, but with the professional help of Tara from South Bay Balloon Bar, that was one worry, I could take off my already full plate.  I am so glad I decided to offload this task (cuz yes, I did consider trying to blow up all these balloons myself and then learning how to create and attach the garland).  But I’ve learned from past trial and error that sometimes these things are best left to the professionals!!

Inside, you’ll see that Rainbowcorn plushies, (which were sent to us from Zuru toys) greeted the happy guests. What a perfect tie-in to a rainbow unicorn themed party huh? unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeThey were playfully thrown around inside the bouncy house and really added to the atmosphere and theme. My daughter loves these!  Check this link because some of them are scented, some of them parrot what you say and they all come in the most adorable packaging you’ve ever seen.  It makes for a great gift!

Entertainment also came in the form of painting unicorns and all things rainbow.  Thanks to our party partner, My Signature Timber, we had custom paint kits for all the little party people.  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeMy daughter chose all her favorite wooden cutout designs from their vast selection (which included fun shapes like unicorn heads, rainbows and all her favorite desserts).  And then we showed them our party colors and they packed our shipment with all the coordinating paints, brushes and paint dishes that we would need.  It was amazing!  So convenient and SO cute.  Everything was delivered straight to my door and the painted crafts made for excellent favors! Each girl took home their paint kit and finished product. What a fun favor, right?  My Signature Timber also makes cute wooden signs which you can see on their Instagram page here.

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We also entertained the girls with a live unicorn who surprised all the guests at the end of the party with its presence.  Its mane was rainbow colored and it too came with its own paint set (all non-toxic, and easily washable of course).  And the girls couldn’t believe their eyes (or luck).  Cuz who in this world gets to play with a unicorn AND paint it- right??! unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeAfterwards, the birthday girl got to ride the unicorn around the cul de sac and leave all the neighbors wondering whether they were hallucinating when spotting this wildly painted unicorn outside their window. unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party theme

The 2nd (back-to-back) party we hosted had another rainbow themed activity to entertain the guests.  Yes, I hosted 2 birthday parties in one day cuz of covid and wanting to keep the groups extra small..  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeBijou Indochine, sent us these super cute jewelry making kits which were so perfect for these creative cuties aged 7-10.  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeEach set came with such an extraordinary set of colorful beads and all the tools and materials needed to make customized bracelets and necklaces.  This really got their creative juices flowing and allowed for the birthday girl to not have to repeat the prior paint project from her earlier party.  Bijou Indochine has such pretty jewelry to purchase for adults too.  (This was a side offering they pivoted towards during the pandemic).  So check out their website for these party sets as well as more sophisticated designs and jewelry making kits for adults too!

FAVORS

Besides the activity favors (jewelry making kit or rainbow paint set above), guests also walked away with the Cutitos rainbow unicorn (burrito stuffy shown here) thanks to Basic Fun Toys, another party sponsor.

unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party theme  They were such a fun giveaway and treat that all the girls were talking about at school the very next day.  And of course, Juliet was super thrilled to add more unicorns to her collection!

PHOTOGRAPHY

I’m so thankful to Corrie from Lenn M Photography who provided the light and airy photos you see here. She captured such cute candids along with making sure to help document all the party details for me. unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeBeing in direct sunlight for much of this outdoor party made for challenging camera shots but she came through and also provided all the documentation that I needed from this event when my legs no longer wanted to stand after hours of party prep haha!  unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeThank God she was there to capture it all!  If you live in SoCal, make sure to follow her.  Her next spring mini-session is perfectly timed in time for mother’s day photos on May 1st.  So save the date and make sure to follow her on IG here for more!

JEWELRY

Thanks to Super Smalls who gifted Juliet her gem necklace and pearl bracelet. (And yes, we had a bunch of unicorn themed kiddie tattoos for each of our guests like you see here). unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeunicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeThe jewels gave her the glam and color she needed on this special day.  This also, is such a special gift idea for your fabulous fashionista.  The packaging feels so special and is such an eye-catcher when on display that I never throw the boxes out. Even Vogue magazine featured Super Smalls! kids jewelry, girl's jewelry, girl's necklaceThey’re just so happy and fun, don’t you think?  Juliet decked herself out in more Super Smalls at her next event…the Oscars!  Click here to see what I mean!

unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party themeFOOD & BEVERAGE

Lastly, here’s a quick round up of the foods and desserts that I prepared for our rainbow unicorn themed party. unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party theme

Make sure to follow me on Instagram @stylishlystella where I share daily inspiration for celebrating the everyday in style!

And to learn how I made this naturally rainbow colored grilled cheese to go along with the unicorn rainbow shaped pasta (which you can buy here), Click to download the Ibble app. I have a full tutorial there!!unicorn party ideas, rainbow unicorn party theme, unicorn party inspiration, unicorn theme, rainbow party theme

Thanks again to all the sponsors.  This event could not have been as memorable without you!  Cheers to year 9!

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5 Ways to Convince (Little) Kids School is Cool

Is your little having a hard time with the thought of going back to school? With the pandemic year(s) of schooling behind us, it might be hard to imagine normalcy and going back to school again. So if your child needs a little extra encouragement this year, read on!

1). Outfit of the day. I don’t know about you, but the best part of going back to school for me was all the back to school shopping. Preparing that first day of school outfit for example was such a fun thing look forward to. Let your little have a say in choosing what to wear and it will ensure they feel confident, comfortable and cool that first day of school! Click here for our favorite kiddie clothing subscription box which allows for your child’s input on style and free returns (clicking through will give you 30% off and free shipping & styling too)!  Bonus TIP- agree on and lay out everything the day before to ensure a quick and easy morning routine. You don’t wanna waste time the morning of wondering where that matching sock went or realizing your child has outgrown their shoes for instance.

2). Cool school supplies little ones love having a say in everything. And kids love to show off their stuff so let them get excited about all the little things! Whether it be shopping for a new backpack, lunchbox, pencil case or funny shaped erasers, allow them to have their way on these little things while checking off that school supply list! If your child is old enough for homework, make sure to arrange a quiet study space too. One thing that has helped us prepare this spot are these great, organizational rolling carts. They come in white, black, pink, and Tiffany blue and are under $40.back to school, back to school supplies, arts and crafts organizerWe keep our extra school related supplies and arts and crafts for future projects there! And I love how it easily rolls from the child’s desk to larger tables where parents can assist and join in on the crafting!

3). Memorable meal. We all know we can’t prepare an Instagram-able, picture -perfect meal every day of the year but why not aim to make their back-to-school breakfast or lunch extra special? (It’s ok if it’s all downhill from there lol). Whether it’s sneaking in a love note into their lunch box, or making their favorite breakfast and decorating the dining area with balloons and other back to school banners, make it memorable and the kids will have yet another reason to smile. Click here for pancake design supplies you’ll need to make these cute pencil pancakes like I did!

4). Prep them with the perfect books! Naturally, there’s a little anxiety that goes with the unknown. And little kids oftentimes have trouble walking into a new classroom feeling brave and ready to make new friends in such new environments. Books help manage expectations, show them all the fun there is to be had and offer valuable tips on making friends and ensuring a successful day! There are so many that target your child’s specific age and grade level but here are some of our favorites! 

 

 

 

 

5). Connect! Remind them of the fun social aspects of school by planning play dates, FaceTimes and phone calls with their old, school friends. And get them excited to meet this year’s teacher by encouraging them to plan a special teacher’s gift. We’ve prepared everything from small teacher appreciation gifts, to a cute introduction letter, to an art project made just for them.

When does your child’s school start? Have they started already? Now that we are in the CA school district, we start earlier than we did in New York. School starts this Wednesday. And we are ready but it’s a new school so wish us luck!!  kidpik, oculus nyc, nyc kid, back to school fashion

Wishing all you parents lots of luck and joy this school year!!  Click here to read about the one customized school item you ALL need and why!

 

 

 

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