Category Archives: Party Themes and Occasions

An Advent Calendar Idea That’s A Little Bit Different

I don’t want to panic you, but there are now only 36 days left until Christmas! And in fact with 1st December approaching soon it’s a perfect time to start thinking about Advent calendars. Today we’re going to suggest an idea that you may not have ever tried, but if you have children it can really help add a good deal of magic this festive season.

Eleventy Eleventeen Eleven!

Tomorrow, (or today if it’s Friday in your time zone!) is a historic day, numerically speaking. At just a little after eleven o’clock in the morning the time will be: 11/11/11 11:11:11.

How To Create A Spooky Halloween Table Cover

If you’re planning on having a Halloween party in a couple of weeks then one of the things you might be thinking about is the table decoration. Perhaps you’re planning on having a buffet table with bits and pieces for everyone to help themselves from, in which case if you have children why not get them to decorate their own table cover?

Halloween Cocktail Ideas To Die For…

As you may have noticed from a few of our recent blog posts we’re quite excited about Halloween. It’s a great excuse for a party, for costumes, spooky fun and games and much more – what’s not to like? In today’s post we thought we’d share a couple of neat ideas for transforming your regular cocktails into spookier versions – and some of these ideas can be used with children’s drinks too.

The Cynic’s Party Dictionary

We’ve looked in to the definition of 16th October and it would seem that it is Dictionary Day today. This is to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Noah Webster, who is credited as being the father of the modern dictionary. So here we go with a few of our own party themed dictionary definitions.

How To Carve A Pumpkin For Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, and pumpkins now for sale in the shops it’s time to think about carving your own Jack o’Lantern. Here are a few helpful tips to help you create your own spooky work of art.

Have A Cracking Time On National Egg Day

Woohoo – Friday 14th October is Egg Day! Oh how we have waited for this joyous occasion. Honestly, it really is Egg Day, we don’t make any of this up you know.

Halloween Game Ideas For Children’s Spooky Parties

With Halloween just around the corner it may be time to start thinking about getting ready for a children’s Halloween party. To help things along here are a few Halloween party game ideas which have proved popular with children in the past.

Taking The Headache Out Of Themed Children’s Birthday Parties

Choosing the theme for your child’s birthday party can be a difficult task, and potentially an expensive one. Here are a couple of tips to help try to make the decision easier, and make your budget go further.

Banish The Blues With Our Blue Hawaiian Cocktail Recipe

Apparently it’s the summer, so they tell me. Although as I’m writing this I’m looking at out the rain hammering on the windows. But being in an optimistic frame of mind regardless I thought I’d offer one of my favourite summer cocktail recipes.