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 at home which means the costs rise again. And with many parents both working it’s…
Great party bag fillers for 8 to 10 year olds
Once children hit the tween years, the parties of their youth sometimes make way for smaller gatherings and maybe friends going out for a fun activity rather than a party. But party bags are still usually high on their agenda, even if the party host’s parents aren’t so keen. My previous post on party packs…
Gift ideas for kids age 5 to 11 years to take to parties
As soon as children start school, the birthday invitations begin. They always seem to come in clusters as well, starting at larger parties, then gradually as children move through the school, they get smaller. It’s hard deciding what to buy your own children for birthdays or Christmas but so much harder trying to work out…
Pizza Express party confidence
In the past N hasn’t been a keen party goer. He’s gone along to some, to others he’s refused. And there’s always a time beforehand when he says he’s not going. But all parties so far were with lots of other children he knew. This week, N went to his first party where he didn’t…
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 might moan about organising parties, but given I’m a project manager and love order and…
