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Barbie is the classic party theme for all young girls... and all you have to do is ... THINK PINK!

OK, a little lavender will go nicely, too - so be sure to keep the color scheme in mind when buying streamers and table settings, or making your own homemade decorations, invitations and goodie bags ...

Invitations - Find lots of Barbie clip art around the Web to make your own party invitation, or feature a stunning picture of your birthday girl with her own favorite Barbie.

Food - Dainty finger foods are the order of the day, so have plenty of chips, pizza, heart-shaped sandwiches or mini hot dogs on hand, along with star shaped cookies and heart-shaped candies. Again, pink works well for delicious strawberry frothies, strawberry yogurt parfets, strawberry ice cream (don't forget the sprinkles!) along with - of course - plenty of pink lemonade. For a birthday celebration, a simple sheet cake will do with your birthday message and a beautiful pink tiara decoration.

Craft Ideas - For the younger set, get the crayons out and provide Barbie printables and coloring pages to keep little hands busy. Older kids might appreciate a Barbie "makeover" with glittery nail polish and bit of makeup, or let them create their own tiara using pipe cleaners, beads, stars and glitter.

Goodie Bags: Fill the bag with Barbie accessories and pink glitter nail polish, pink bubble gum, Barbie tiaras, confetti, necklaces or sunglasses.

Need more ideas? Check out these top sites offering more & more great tips and advice on hosting the best Barbie party ever ...

More about Barbie parties around the Web:

Barbie Birthday Party - The popular party theme with dozens of rated visitor-suggestions for Barbie party planning, do it yourself invitations, decorations, foods & goodies, games & activities, party favors.

Barbie.com - Parents Section - The official site, with more great ideas by age group (3+) including Princess, Fairytopia and Mermadia themes with advice on making decorations with step-by-step instructions, tips on party games, activities, related crafts, and free e-mail invitations to send.

Barbie Birthday Party - Princess Barbie Party Ideas - An amazing page from AmazingMoms.com with advice for making your own invitation and decorations, suggestions for party fun and games, favors & goodie bags, with related links to more.

Barbie Party - Ideas for homemade invitations, party crafts, games & activities, suggested menu and party favors, related resources.

Barbie Doll Cake - The complete recipe with photo, ingredient list and instructions.

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