December 8, 2011 – 12:02 am
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.
November 18, 2011 – 1:10 pm
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.
October 16, 2011 – 1:00 pm
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.
By jarnold
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Posted in Interesting Party Facts, Party Food and Drinks, Party Themes and Occasions
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Also tagged 18th, 1st, 39th, balloon, cocktail, confetti, dictionary, food, helium, party, party popper, table confetti
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October 12, 2011 – 11:29 pm
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.
October 8, 2011 – 6:13 pm
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.
September 20, 2011 – 4:26 pm
Creating a guest list for a children’s birthday party is perhaps second only in terms of stress and potential expense to a wedding guest list. For infant and primary age children there’s almost a feeling that the whole class needs to be invited, along with their various friends in other classes, plus friends from clubs, family friends, neighbours and so on. It’s easy for the guest list to start at 30 and rise rapidly towards the half century. How do you regain an element of control over the invitations?
September 15, 2011 – 7:45 am
As a parent very little beats hearing your child after their birthday party saying “That was the best party ever!” Such an honest expression of delight almost makes all the hard work seem worthwhile. But how do you achieve that level of satisfaction? Whilst there’s no one right answer, and it certainly doesn’t have anything to do with how much money you throw at the event, there is one golden secret which will make a huge difference.
September 6, 2011 – 9:25 pm
There must be an alternative to prizes which are gone and forgotten within seconds, and don’t help provide children with an entirely healthy diet. We think we have just the answer your children are looking for.
By jarnold
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Posted in Party Games and Ideas, Party Planning and Entertainment
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Also tagged award, balloons, children, children's, chocolates, games, medallion, modelling, parties, party, prize, prizes, pump, sweets, trophy, win
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August 22, 2011 – 1:13 pm
We’re delighted to make available a large selection of easy to follow face painting guides absolutely free. These free face painting guides include simple to follow step by step stages, each of which includes a colour photograph. Why not be inspired and find out how easy it is, and how popular it is with the children too?
By jarnold
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Posted in Party Games and Ideas, Party Planning and Entertainment, Party Themes and Occasions, Party Venues
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Also tagged books, brushes, butterfly, children, dog, face, face painting, fair, Fifi, free, free guides, fundraiser, guides, kits, makeup, monster, painting, party, pirate, playgroup, princess, school, sea, skeleton, Spiderman, sponges, summer, tiger, tropical, witch
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January 11, 2011 – 2:22 pm
One of the difficulties many parents face at their children’s parties is sorting out the food. Here’s a simple idea to help save space, save time, reduce mess and give the slower eaters and the faster munchers a real treat!
By jarnold
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Posted in Party Food and Drinks, Party Planning and Entertainment, Party Venues
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Also tagged animal, box, children, dinosaur, food, food boxes, party, sports, wild west
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