I’d like to share my Go-Kart party theme with you – only you, not them. Let me explain. The birthday party arms race continues to escalate. Literally, my eight and a half year old son plays on a football team with a group of boys. They have been playing together for three years, and seven [...]
The new and improved Kids Kingdom in Southend has truly gotten its act together and is under new management. Thankfully, the large expense of cleaning and renovating, let alone some new and interesting surprises, was undertaken with great vigor. In order to bring Kids Kingdom up to the standards that parents expect, the new management [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Fifi party refers to scheduling a party event that takes place in the local strawberry fields. Even if you are not particularly up on the kids’ characters that are making a huge splash right now, mention a strawberry picking Fifi party to a group of kids and they will know what you mean. Think [...]
If you are looking to blend a party and casino, you aren’t alone. Over the years many people have tried to hold parties within the casino walls. The biggest problem with a casino party is that the party often becomes separated, as gambling in generally is a solo pursuit. However, over recent years there have [...]
One of my recent tirades was about not being able to walk through a single room in our house without stepping on something or knocking something over actually prompted some action. My son went to his room, and started to clean. In the process, he discovered a bowling pin. This was not just any bowling [...]
Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend with the family, without breaking the bank? Want to host a memorable party? Butlins may be just what you are looking for! That’s right, the very same place that your grandparents went to when they were young is still around, and retooled for the 21st century.
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Spring has finally sprung, and the days are getting longer. Time to plan the first picnic party! Our family has definitely had its share of cabin fever, and our two children are planning playtime at the beach and at the pool. They certainly do not want to be bothered with abandoning their fun merely for [...]
Have some tea for your anniversary! Is it the tea or is it the ceremony? I think it’s the ceremony, tea after all, when you get right down to it, was added to water that was so bad it had to be boiled to make it something other than a cholera carrier.
The Japanese have a [...]