Outdoor birthday party ideas
Outdoor birthday party ideas for children of different ages, many of them can be done with the right outerwear in winter too
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Alternative birthday cake ideas
One of the best things about birthdays is the birthday cake. A great symbol of the celebration of someone’s special day. With people singing happy birthday as you have lit candles waiting to be blown out. But what happens if…
Party goody bag ideas for 10-11 year olds
Maybe party bags and goody bag fillers for 10-11 year olds aren’t the same as for children at younger parties. They are probably less fussed about getting party bags given parties tend to move toward smaller get togethers, often activities…
Ultimate tips for running pain free and fun children’s birthday parties
Not every parent loves a birthday party. Especially with the hassles that can crop up. From people not rsvp-ing, to children changing their mind about themes, and the expectations and costs that can be involved. Thankfully ours have been fairly…
Fun children’s party games for birthday parties at home
Children’s birthday parties. They can be some of the most stressful events to organise. Deciding where to hold it – parties at home or elsewhere? DIY or run by someone else? N hasn’t had a birthday party at home since…
Go greener with eco friendly party bag ideas
Party bags can seem like so much hassle, and they can add up to a substantial amount of money if you’re hosting a large kids party. But it’s still nice to give a small toy and cake, even if you…
A playdate birthday party at soft play
It’s not quite N’s 8th birthday yet, but tennis matches, swimming and other events, meant we brought his birthday forward a bit. I’d left planning it a bit late – he mentioned going to the Riverside Hub for a party…
Kids birthday party ideas – at home and elsewhere
When I was a child, birthday parties were always held at home, until I was old enough just to take a couple of friends out for a meal or ice skating. Now few people hold parties at home once children…
How to make joint birthday parties for kids work
Organising birthday parties aren’t always easy, coordinating everything, hoping you get all the RSVPs back. And then the cost. Because even doing a DIY old fashioned birthday party at home can be pricy. But not everyone wants birthday parties held…
4 boys on a day out
Sometimes as a parent you set up an event or party and think nothing of it. You assume it’ll be easy. And then afterwards you realise there’s a reason why you only have 1 child. Kudos to all parents (especially…
How to make birthday party planning easier
I’m not a party planner. I’ve not even organised that many birthday parties. I’d probably rather have a smaller get together with friends, but when you have children you can’t get away from holding at least 1 birthday party. I…