Category Archives: Party Themes and Occasions

Happy 80th Birthday John Williams – Da-Ah Dum, Da-Ah Dum!

Today, February 8th, is the birthday of a true legend, who has almost certainly touched the heart strings or played on the pulses of millions of us. No, I’m not talking about Trinny Woodall, although we do of course wish her all the best for her 48th birthday today. No, the particular legend I’m thinking of today is John Williams, who is 80 years old today. John – a happy birthday to you!

Add A Bit Of Extra Fun To A Traditional Winter Film Night

One of the many traditions in our household during winter, as with families across the country, is snuggling up on the couch in the evening with the curtains drawn watching re-runs of those classic films.

It’s A Film, No A Book, No, It’s A Suggestion For Christmas

One of the many traditions over the Christmas period is charades. It’s a game loved by many families, but often one which comes with a second tradition. The realisation that yet again no one can think of a single charade to do.

A Sorrowful Tale Of A Cheap Office Christmas Party

Are you having an office Christmas party this year? With finances stretched so far, budgets shrinking and the pressure increasing every day many businesses have announced that they will not be having a festive bash.

Theming Party Food For Children’s Parties

For your next children’s birthday party you could simply plonk down a bowl of crisps, a plate of ham sandwiches, a platter of sausage rolls and a stack of cakes. But perhaps there’s something else you could do which would make this party food tie in with the theme of the party a little better.

How To Make Salt Dough Gingerbread Men Decorations

Just recently I’ve offered my preferred salt dough recipe, some tips on creating good salt dough, and some suggestions on creating and decorating salt dough Christmas decorations. I just wanted to pop a couple of other quick tips down.

Everything You Know About Christmas Is WRONG

Unfortunately much of what you know about Christmas is probably wrong, so let’s dispel a few of those traditional myths. If for no other reason than providing you with something to roll out in order to liven up the Christmas dinner conversation.

An Easy Salt Dough Recipe For Making Your Own Decorations

In today’s blog post I’m going to give you my own preferred way of making reliable salt dough which is easy to knead and to model with, is extra strong, and perfect for making Christmas decorations out of.

Through Tackiness And Out The Other Side

It’s just asking for trouble isn’t it? It was with much gloom I discovered that December 2011 is officially Tie Month (http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tie-month/ – honestly, I don’t make this stuff up). Why am I so gloomy? Simply because as a bloke I know that this gives everyone a golden opportunity to be ‘terribly witty’ and ‘awfully original’ by giving me ties for Christmas. Nothing says ‘Happy Christmas’ like a yard of polyester. It gets even worse when the tie happens to be a novelty tie.

Five Go-o-o-o-ld Rings!

With all of the Christmas planning at the moment it’s easy to overlook a few basic things, such as glasses and paper plates. So much of the time over the festive season you have plates of sausage rolls, bowls of nuts, bowls of crisps and plates of nibbly things for people, but that’s a lot of washing up.