When we were kids, we spent our school holidays keeping out of our parents’ hair, playing with friends at each other’s houses, or roaming the neighborhood for hours on end. Kids’ holiday programs were rare and family vacations were limited to once a year, so we had to make our own fun around the home. […]
Guest blog by Alicia Lee Long I vividly recall the birthday parties from my childhood and, upon arrival, the tables were not only laden with bottles of red and orange Fanta but there was also an astronomical abundance of plastic – plates, cutlery and table-cloth. Never mind the glorious and giant piñata in the centre […]
Winter birthdays can be a bit of a challenge to plan for, especially if your preference is to have a party at home. How do you keep all the kids entertained and out of mischief when it’s too cold to run around outside? Fear not, we have lots of winter birthday party ideas to make […]
Teepee parties are perfect for kids sleepovers and slumber parties. Here’s why kids love teepee parties, and why they work so well for the parents too. 1. Kids love slumber parties! Slumber and teepee parties go hand-in-hand, and there is something magical for children about attending a sleepover. Dr Erikson of Super Nanny says, ‘Sleepovers and […]
There’s something special about a child’s 13th birthday; they are so excited to become a teenager and it’s a special birthday milestone to celebrate. But thirteenth birthday parties can be tricky, as your child is no longer so easily entertained, and bored teenagers can soon get up to mischief! However, there’s a whole lot of […]
“Help, I desperately need tween birthday party ideas!” Parties get both easier and harder as the kids hit their tween years. They’re easier because you can usually invite just a small group of friends (and not the whole class), plus you no longer need to actively run the whole party. At the same time, figuring […]
Got a boys sleepover party coming up, and wondering how to entertain them the whole night through? Here are our top boy’s sleepover ideas – guaranteed to keep the kids well occupied and out of mischief! check out below “Boys Sleepover Ideas”. Party Food For a sleepover party, you’ll be feeding the kids dinner, so […]
How To Wrap A Box Place your box on your wrapping paper, and loosely wrap the paper around the box, to get an approximate measure of the amount of paper you’ll need. Add an extra 5 cm on each side, and cut the paper. For wrapping technique, take a look at some of the many […]
What you need to make a DIY Balloon Garland: Check out below, what things are required to Make “DIY Balloon Garland”. 5-10 balloons per foot of the desired length (depends on the size of your balloons and the fullness of the garland) twine and scissors air compressor / handheld pump with blower attachment Step 1 […]
Do you have a kid’s birthday that falls right around Christmas time? Or has your family Christmas celebration lost its sparkle and you need to brighten things up? Then it’s time to start some new Christmas traditions! The kids will absolutely love these Christmas party ideas … and no doubt the adults will too. Christmas […]