Before the World Cup passes me completely by, I thought I’d better share this glorious football party by Amy at Giggleberry Creations. I’ve loved Amy, her business and her blog for many years now – as a matter of fact, whenever I’m feeling a bit down, the word ‘giggleberry’ is the one I use to…
Other People’s Parties: DIY Lego Party
In honour of The Lego Movie being out all over town for the holidays, I thought I’d kick off my new mum-party-tastic series (obviously featuring Other People’s Parties) with Emma’s brilliant Lego Party. I’ve been mates with Emma from Frog, Goose and Bear for years now (it’s funny how it sneaks up on you!). You…
Party on down: Cake
Cake. Caaaaake. The very word sends most children into raptures, so it’s no surprise that even with all the ridiculous fussing we parents do for kids’ parties these days, the caaaaake still rules the day. If it pleases you and makes life easier, you can buy in every decoration and every single other item of…
Party on down: Invitations
There is no question that a standard invite can look snazzy and will do the job of getting the party goers to the venue on time. A simple card can tie in with the party theme and is quick and simple to produce. I like designing and creating my own, but if you’re a bit computer or crafty challenged, there…
Party on down: Theme
The theme is my favourite bit! The key to working a good theme is attention to detail. The little-bitty-bits make the whole thing come together and add the wow factor. Unfortunately, little-bitty-bits are the things that catch on and become the latest fad – stripey straws / moustaches-on-sticks, anyone? So you need to think outside…
Party on down: Plan
Forget outsourcing your next party because all the processed food and depressingly cheery party rooms in the world can’t beat an old-school, at home, handmade, stylish kids’ birthday party. Now, ignore the fact that after every single children’s party I have ever slaved over, my own kids say, “Can I have a Wizzyworld party next year?”…
Party do and party don’t
I love a party. Something tells me that’s hardly a secret!! There are lots of things that parents do that makes hosting a chid’s party a lot easier and things they do that annoy me to the moon and back. So I thought I might share a few yays and nays for negotiating the party circuit…
The rainbow party invitations I didn’t buy
I had this great concept for rainbow party invites… which is probably why I didn’t buy them at the newsagency. Which is probably why I never buy them at the newsagency – what other creative outlet have I got besides Tsunami birthday parties? I just love ’em! On the other side of the rainbow are…
Harry Potter party for Maxi-Taxi
Whoa, Nellie! Happy Mother’s Day to me (and to you too, if you’re a mumma). I’ve spent the day cleaning up after Maxi-Taxi’s 7th birthday party yesterday. My sister-in-law Lucia, LOML and I went Harry Potter mad and had a fabulous time at Hogwart’s schooling 10 little Harrys and 4 Princess Harryettes. The invitation to…
Monster madness
The Ammmmazing Mmmmmonster party was a huge success. We played ‘chase the monster tail’… We ate monster food… We made monster masks… We wrapped ourselves up like mummies and awarded medals to the best mummy-wrapping team… And we went on a monster treasure hunt to find the monster softies… It was a fantastic day….