Since both of our boys have birthdays only one week apart, we have always combined their parties into one. Doing this has saved our family time, money, and (most importantly) stress!
But as the boys have grown older they have begun to want to do their own thing. Having two separate birthday parties would make for one sad and stressed out mama. So I started to scheme of a way to convince them into once again combining the celebrations into one!
I hit the jackpot when I came up with the Backyard Campout Theme! Then I sealed the deal when I said they could actually have a sleepover in the backyard! {I secretly hate sleepovers ~ must be a teacher thing!}
Off to Pinterest I went to find inspiration!
Every party has to start with an awesome invitation!
Purple Trail has a ton of customizable announcements and invitations from which to choose. The boys really like the “Backyard Sleepover” one!
Purple Trail: Black Chalkboard Campout Invitation
Let’s Party! Find your own fabulous birthday party invitations for kids at PurpleTrail.com!
The boys might agree to have their party together but they expect their cakes to be totally different. Same size but different! 😉
Fire Cupcakes: Glamping (Glamorous Camping Party) // Hostess with the Mostess
Campsite Cake: Bing images
Party food should be a snap! I mean… what else do you eat at a campout besides hotdogs, chips, and s’mores?
Martie Knows Parties: Backyard “Campout” Party
Lastly, all those boys need something to do!
Camp Activities Sign – Pinterest
Camp S’More Scavenger Hunt – Life is a Party! – FREE Printable!
Flashlights – Tracy Anne Photo
Our Backyard Campout Party is going to be a BLAST! I’ve got simple DIY decor ideas, awesome campground inspired cakes to create, and fun games the party peeps will love. Our boys are excited to help pull their party all together!
Need more birthday party inspiration? It is no secret that I love to plan parties. Especially birthday parties for my children!
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Disclaimer: The post was written on behalf of Purple Trail. All opinions are 100% my own.
Your comments totally make my day! They give me huge motivation to keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods!
I link up with these fun parties!
That’s sounds like a great party idea! You’re going to be the coolest mom on the block!! I love the fire cupcakes.
*that* hate typo’s!
The boys (and Tootsie) are beyond excited! Of course, she thinks it’s all for her! 😉
Of course! She’s the little Princess! 🙂
Oh my gosh! You did it again! I did not even get past the title of this one and I was already freaking out at what a great idea that it. Will be totally stealing it for Owen!!!! Can’t wait to see how you put it all together!
{Squeal!!} I know! The boys are counting down the days until their party!
Fabulous as always! Ever since you introduced us to a scavenger hunt at the Pirate party, we now have a scavenger hunt for almost every occassion…Easter baskets, birthday gifts, etc. I can’t wait to see the pictures from the camp out!
Scavenger Hunts are the most fun! My boys are totally into them for everything too!
Love your ideas. Stealing them. Thank you!!
Hey lady!
You are welcome to steal all my ideas! There are going to be tons of fun, easy, and cheap party projects! Stay tuned!
That would be a SUPER fun party! I love those fire cupcakes! I hate sleepovers too! hehe I want to be little so I can come join the party!
The boys are beyond excited and I am happy we are only having ONE party to plan, stress about, and pay for!
What a great idea! My brothers would have loved a birthday party like this when they were young! You have so many great things planned! Thanks for sharing with us, Ashley! 🙂 Dawn @ 730 Moments
Our boys are going to have a blast camping out with all their buddies! So excited you like all our birthday party ideas!
what a cute party idea! I’ll have to pin this to my party board and try it when my kids get a little older.
I just had to find a party theme both boys would agree to! They are so excited!
This is such a great idea! Your son is gonna have a great party!
Our boys are beyond excited about their big camp out party! Thanks for the comment love!
~ Ashley
What a great party and decor for camping. My little guy is begging for a backyard camp-out and I will include these ideas to make him feel special. I love the fire cupcakes.
I am so excited you love our Backyard Campout party theme! I’ve got tons of ideas to share! All cheap and easy to pull off! 😉
~ Ashley
That is such a great Idea!! I think it is a little ways away for my little guy (only 18 months old…) but I can’t wait for him to be old enough for these kind of parties!!
Thanks for the great ideas!! Pinning!
Ashley
Thanks so much for pinning! 😉
You are such a fun mom! They will remember this forever. Thanks for linking up to Tips and Tricks!
How fun, I’m sure everyone who attends will have a blast! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great weekend!!
Our boys are so excited for celebrate with your friends at their campout birthday party!