StefaNikolic/istockphotoBirthdays used to be simple: a homemade cake, a few balloons, and maybe a game of pin the tail on the ...

Maybe it's time to take the pressure off and bring back the simple joy of celebrating without the spectacle—or the Venmo request.

My improved decorating strip design increases convenience when decorating for a birthday party ... provides an improved way to create balloon arches. In doing so, it would make it easier to ...