35 Fabulous Halloween Ideas

Keen to celebrate Halloween this year? Get creative and crafty with these fun ideas. From classic ghosts to quirky fruit inspired outfits and tasty treats....

20 October, 2022

4 planning tips for a stress-free kids party

by Lou Duggan Birthday • party • planning. Three words that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced mums. Because for so many of us, we equate successful children’s parties with success as a parent. But for our kids, a party is not about...

04 August, 2022

Healthier Chocolate Crackles

A delicious twist on a childhood favourite that will win over parents and children.

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21 July, 2022

10 planning tips for kids’ parties

Holly Becker and Leslie Shewring share some of their helpful kids’ party planning tips with us from their book, Decorate for a Party. Enjoy! 1. Decide the appropriate duration of the party. Usually 2 to 3 hours is a good length – and how many children...

02 June, 2022

It only takes a simple idea to create party magic

One simple idea had the young Christine Kininmonth utterly entranced. When I was eight, my nemesis Jenny, flanked by her posse of hangers-on, marched up to me at the school sandpit. “I’m having a sleepover birthday party,” she said, “and Mum says I have to invite...

19 May, 2022

DIY Pirate Treasure Map Favour Bag

Ahoy Maties! Thinking of doing a pirate theme for a kids’ party? These easy to make favour bags will also keep the kids’ entertained. ...

17 November, 2021

The  Culture Of Birthdays

Randa Abdel-Fattah observes that we all have a tendency to be drawn into the birthday party vortex. What is it about a children’s birthday party that excites so many of us? It’s common to find an invitation in your child’s schoolbag asking them (and usually you...

10 November, 2021

25 Favourite Birthday Cakes

A party isn't a party without a cake! Here are our top 25 favourite cake ideas to inspire you for your next big celebration....

10 November, 2021

Party Priority: trying to be thoughtful and inclusive

There comes a time when parents need to relinquish some control to their children, writes Dr Elizabeth Reed. Parties undoubtedly are a highlight of childhood, but they also present parents and children with social challenges, such as how to cope when a much hoped-for invitation does...

17 June, 2021

Our fairy was a footballer!

Elizabeth Bate is surprised when an unconventional entertainer becomes the hit of the party.  My daughter, Rosie, was desperate to have a fairy party for her fourth birthday. She’s always loved frills, glitter and ribbons; new skirts are assessed on their ability to twirl and everything...

06 May, 2021