Do you have a special birthday coming up? Traditional candles work just fine, but oftentimes us moms like to call on our inner party planner to do something a little extra special for the big day. So, we’ve found six alternatives to the run-of-the-mill birthday candles that are sure to put a little sparkle in your child’s eye…and on their cake.

Top left to right: Gold Glitter Cake Topper Set, $34, Amelia. Golden Sparkler Letters, $6, Tops Malibu. Gold Spiral Cake Candles, $4, Amazon. Cake Flags, $7, Pigment. Gold Glitter Star Cake Toppers. $6.91, Etsy. Mini Gold Sparkler Numbers, $4.50, Pigment.