Kazoos make for great party entertainment and are the perfect addition to a party bag or a kids party entertainment package. However, it can be a little discouraging to blow into a kazoo only to hear nothing but the sound of your own air coming through. No music. No rhythm. Just the air you blew [...]
The ever famous whoopee cushion has been around since 1930, delighting children of all ages as they dabble in the world of inappropriate noise and its association with fun. Created in Canada, this small, round gag is literally nothing more than two pieces of rubber that meet around the edge creating a void in the [...]
Has anyone ever died performing a party trick? If you are talking about party tricks like making your thumb separate from its own knuckle then the answer would be no. However, any party trick that is steeped in magic or other art forms can be very dangerous when flames or chemicals are involved. The very [...]
Throwing a DVD party sleepover is perfect for kids between the ages of 10 and 100. Plan well and be sure to let the parents know that it is a DVD party sleepover so that they are aware that there will be some fractured bed times. Once the party begins, you simply can’t have a [...]
Originally used in militant training, the game British Bulldog has been banned throughout most of the UK. The game is like a mass game of tag, where there are 4 or 5 “bulldogs” ready to chase the remaining children and tag them. As a party game, school yard game, or social gathering game British Bulldog [...]
An arts and crafts party for the kids is a really fun way to break up some midwinter blues or celebrate the warmth of an approaching summer. There is no bad time for an arts and crafts party for the kids. Of course, once you decide to plan an arts and crafts party you might [...]
For the ultimate in futuristic partying, book a quasar party for thrilling party play. For once, you can dump the idea of loading the house with party supplies and take the kids and their friends (or just your friends) out for a quasar party. Quasar parties are futuristic fighting parties, much like laser tag. These [...]
One of the most fun childrens parties I ever attended was across the street, and featured a magician. I had never seen, live, magic tricks performed at a birthday party. My six year old daughter’s very dear friend invited my daughter to her birthday party. My eight and a half year old son had another [...]
If you are in the midst of throwing a party and you find that most of your guests have somehow been over served, what do you do? In my opinion the usual boisterous and noisy party games are out the window and something a bit more settling may be in order. You might not want [...]
It’s getting to be summer and therefore time to have a swim party. If you have your own pool, excellent, your back garden will be a perfect spot, if not, the local plunge is the next best thing. Public pool or private spot the party can be the same; obviously setting up games at home [...]