{"id":16496,"date":"2024-01-24T01:05:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=16496"},"modified":"2024-01-24T01:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T07:39:17","slug":"young-wild-and-three-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/young-wild-and-three-birthday","title":{"rendered":"Young, Wild, and Three Birthday Ideas for a Free-Spirited Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Young-Wild-and-Three-birthday-invitation-card.jpg\" alt=\"Young, Wild, and Three birthday invitation card\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Young-Wild-and-Three-birthday-invitation-card.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Young-Wild-and-Three-birthday-invitation-card-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Young-Wild-and-Three-birthday-invitation-card-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems like it was just yesterday you were celebrating your child\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Two years have gone by in the blink of an eye and now it\u2019s time to plan a party celebrating their third trip around the sun. As they say, time flies when you\u2019re having fun! And you can keep the fun going by planning a young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday bash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we\u2019ve gathered our favorite<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/third-birthday-party-themes\">third birthday party ideas<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you host the perfect celebration, whether you want a vibrant <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-inspired event or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> take on the young, wild, and three theme.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>Young, Wild, and <\/b><b>Three Birthday Party Ideas<\/b><b>: 10 Ways to Celebrate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mother-and-child-blowing-party-horns.jpeg\" alt=\"Young wild and three birthday: mother and child blowing party horns\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/mother-and-child-blowing-party-horns.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/mother-and-child-blowing-party-horns-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/mother-and-child-blowing-party-horns-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great news about planning a young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that you can take this theme in a variety of directions. For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach, you might want to celebrate with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">groovy<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/seventies-theme-party\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>70s-style party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or lean into a<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/safari-theme-party\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>safari theme<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to honor your little <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild animal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With this list, you\u2019ll find everything from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to cake ideas and activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Choose a Wild Theme\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16498\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16498\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/African-Safari-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young wild and three birthday: African Safari Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/African-Safari-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/African-Safari-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Invitation Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/african-safari\/green\/kids-birthday\">African Safari Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme is all about being free and having fun. If you like the idea of having a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focus, perhaps you could ask guests to wear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">groovy <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/seventies-theme-party-outfits\">70s-inspired party outfits<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or opt for an <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/eighties-theme-party\">80s-style party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with fun decorative motifs like roller skates, disco balls, and neon colors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, you could go in a different direction and opt for a<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/jungle-theme-party\">jungle theme party<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decor. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-theme birthday decorations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild animals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal prints<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and jungle elements will set the scene for a roaring good time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celebrate a free spirit with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-themed young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebration. Pastel hues, neutral accents, and contrasting patterns will create a mellow vibe that\u2019s lively yet understated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However you want to celebrate your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">year-old<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s wild and fun personality, start by choosing a specific focus as it\u2019ll create cohesion and make it easier to coordinate decor, food, and activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Make a Statement With Balloons<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it really a birthday party without balloons? These festive decorations set the scene no matter which young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme you choose. Opt for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rose gold<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foil balloons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confetti<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-filled balloons to add a hint of glam to a wild, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal print<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> balloons are an excellent choice for jungle-inspired celebrations or you can choose <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday balloons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that feature animal shapes like monkeys, tigers, elephants, and giraffes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> themes, choose balloons in vibrant colors like orange, yellow, and pink. Mix and match different colors for an eye-catching effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Play With Color Palettes<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16501\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16501\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Retro-Daisy-Card-1.jpg\" alt=\"Retro Daisy Card\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Retro-Daisy-Card-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Retro-Daisy-Card-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Owl and Toad<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Invitation Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/retro-daisy\/blue\/business-holiday-greetings\">Retro Daisy Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use different color palettes to accent your wild theme. Select soft, neutral hues like tan and pastel pink or blue for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vibe. For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-themed celebrations, choose green and brown tones. Use brightly-colored hues for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">groovy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> young, wild, and free <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme. Metallic accents are also great for adding a glamorous touch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Spell It Out With Balloon Garland<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balloon garland kit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to spell out the words \u201cYoung, Wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d Choose balloons that match your wild theme whether you want glamorous gold or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-chic pastels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hang the balloon garland on a blank wall to create a photo backdrop where guests can take pictures with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday girl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or boy. Or simply place the balloon garland over an entryway to greet guests as they arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Dress Up Your Tables<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16499\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16499\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Classic-Cheetah-Print-Invitation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Cheetah Print Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Classic-Cheetah-Print-Invitation-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Classic-Cheetah-Print-Invitation-2-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Claudia Owen<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Invitation Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/classic-cheetah-print\/gold\/adult-birthday\">Classic Cheetah Print Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use classic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday party supplies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablecloths<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">napkins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and paper plates to build your wild and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> theme. For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari birthday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablecloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with monstera leaves and pair it with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal print<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and servingware featuring various jungle creatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vibe, opt for a neutral <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablecloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and add metallic paper plates. For 70s-inspired young and wild themes, opt for a tie-dye <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tablecloth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and brighten up the space with bold-colored plates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Hang a <\/b><b>Happy Birthday Banner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a statement with a birthday banner that\u2019s sure to catch guests\u2019 attention. Create a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> jungle-themed banner by using a large strip of butcher paper. Tape <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild animals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the paper and write \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d using different colors to mimic the look of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">animal print<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebration, choose a pastel-hued background and add a photo of the birthday honoree. Alternatively, you can choose a paisley partner or fabric to create the banner. Add gold glitter to dress it up and adorn the sign with metallic balloons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Create Themed <\/b><b>Centerpieces<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16502\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16502\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16502 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Wild-Side-Invitation-2.jpg\" alt=\"The Wild Side Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/The-Wild-Side-Invitation-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/The-Wild-Side-Invitation-2-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Shari Margolin Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Invitation Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/the-wild-side\/green\/kids-birthday\">The Wild Side Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easy way to dress up any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to add <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">table decor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019ve chosen a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look, use wildflowers and pampas grass to create <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">centerpieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in ceramic vases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a jungle-inspired <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, grab a large glass vase and fill it with sand. Stick jungle leaves in the sand and add tropical flowers like birds of paradise. For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fill vases with colorful beads and fill them with eucalyptus branches and daisies. Add paper signs on popsicle sticks with phrases like \u201cyoung, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d or the number \u201c3\u201d in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">various <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Have Fun With Your Cake Design<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday girl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or boy blow out candles on a stunning cake or tier of cupcakes. Custom order a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birthday cake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or make one yourself \u2014 like this<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/storybookbakery.com\/products\/safari-jungle-themed-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safari-themed cake<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Add a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cake topper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> featuring the words \u201cyoung, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d and serve with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ice cream<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an extra special dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another option is to serve cupcakes for easy bite-size servings. Select <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild animal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cupcakes or brightly-colored cupcakes and add peace sign <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cupcake toppers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vibe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Plan Themed Party Activities<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16503\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16503\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16503 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Watercolor-Jungle-Invitation-2.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Jungle Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Watercolor-Jungle-Invitation-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Watercolor-Jungle-Invitation-2-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16503\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Invitation Inspiration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/watercolor-jungle\/green\/kids-birthday\">Watercolor Jungle Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your guests entertained by planning age-appropriate games. For a<\/span>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/toddler-birthday-party-ideas\">toddler birthday party<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with young guests, plan a parent and child scavenger hunt. Guests can search for themed items like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> animals hidden around the party space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kids&#8217; birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, set up a tie-dye station where parents and children can create their own tie-dye <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Just be sure to offer some clothing protection and include a note in your <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\">digital invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so guests can plan accordingly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Thanks Guests With <\/b><b>Party Favors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wild ones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who attended your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">themed birthday party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by sending them home with a special goody bag. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in animal prints, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designs like rollerskates, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-style florals are a fun way to stay on theme. You can also fill the thank-you bags with snacks like animal cookies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Go Wild and Have Fun<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these young, wild, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birthday ideas you can kickstart your party planning and get ready for a fun-filled celebration. Be sure to browse Greenvelope\u2019s full selection of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/kids-birthday\">kids&#8217; birthday party invitations<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a design that perfectly matches your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve chosen a design, make it your own by using our customization tools to change the font, color, and layout. When you\u2019re happy with your custom design, upload your contacts and hit send to instantly invite everyone on the guest list via email or text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue browsing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>our Stationers blog<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">third-birthday party ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll find everything from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">party theme<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas to tips on choosing decor, planning activities, and prepping like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It seems like it was just yesterday you were celebrating your child\u2019s first birthday. Two years have gone by in the blink of an eye and now it\u2019s time to plan a party celebrating their third trip around the sun. As they say, time flies when you\u2019re having fun! And you can keep the fun [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":16504,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[235,229,236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inspiration","category-parties","category-social-and-special-events"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Young, Wild, and Three Birthday Ideas for a Free-Spirited Party<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have fun with the young, wild, and three birthday theme to plan your child\u2019s 3rd birthday party. 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