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Kit out your Kitchen
Have a smoothie party!! See our top
time-saving essentials for
your kitchen. |
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| The secret of a good kids' party
is to Keep It Simple ! |
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| How's about a complete 'Party
in a Box'? |
| At long last - an on-line UK
party supplier by post. Click
here
to check 'em out. They're great (and just like us - they like
PINK!) |
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Even better -
let them DIY!
The Best Birthday Parties Ever! - A Kid's Do-It-Yourself Guide
You can
download this brilliant guide right now for just
£5.13. |
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| If your daughter is between 6
and 12 and you live in the Sussex, Kent or Surrey areas, Party Divas Moira and
Viv will organise a fun
makeover
party for you. |
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Buy your OWN Bouncy Castle!
from £1,000 to £17,000
Camelot costs just £5000! |
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| The Treasure Hunt Book |
This book contains a range of
treasure hunts with re-usable clues allowing kids of all ages to join in.
The clues range from the very straight forward to cryptic clues for the older
child.
The treasure hunts can be used outside or indoors - ideal as a back up if a
summer party gets rained off as well as for a planned treasure hunt party.
All the children who have followed one of the hunts I have used, have loved it.
Thoroughly recommended. |
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| For party bag contents, try |
Baker Ross
(recommended) |
| A Big Smile |
| Stocking
Fillas |
| Hawkins |
| Party Works |
or get them filled for you by
Monster Parties
The brainchild of two UK mums. Great value and will save you so much
hassle. |
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The Children's Party Book
Help for parents in the planning, preparing and hosting of a children's party
from start to finish offering over 200 ideas for suitable indoor and outdoor
party games, plus craft activities for children from three to 12-years-old,
such as the making of a puppet theatre. |
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| See also
Kids Turn
Central |
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| If you're in the States, click
here for party theme ideas |
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The challenge of ...
Kids' Birthday Parties
If you really have to!...
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If your child is nearly one year old
If your child is two and upwards
See also our resources to help you relaaaax when
it's all over cos Mums Matter, too!
We've also got some gift
inspiration for kids and adults - fun things as well as unusual book and
video recommendations plus a guide to shopping online
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The perfect gift? Something useful now and to last forever...
Here are lots of lovely
traditional teddies
including a classic
Pooh Bear
and a
Stieff Rabbit
www.partybox.co.uk
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If you're thinking about organising a birthday party to mark
the first year milestone, my best tip is to look after you and
your little boy - and leave everyone else to fend for themselves!! :-)
Delegate, delegate, delegate. Give everybody a job to do as they arrive,
something to look after and be 'in charge' of so you don't even have to think.
That will make sure the birthday boy has a lovely day - no tears (from you or
him!!) ;-)
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www.magictricks.co.uk
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As they get older, start off by thinking of an
age-appropriate theme - your child's likes and dislikes will be important but
if you are entertaining a number of other children, it's best to think of a
theme that's 'in' with most of them.
Currently, you might think of Bob the Builder, Pokemon or
 Thomas the Tank Engine.
If you have girls and boys coming to the party then think of something that
will appeal to both sexes such as Knights & Unicorns or Pirates and
Mermaids.
If you've already reached an age when it's single-sex, then try
 Dinosaurs or
 Lego Racers whereas girls will always enjoy
being a Barbie Princess or Fairy .
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Now you're ready to develop your theme! You'll be surprised just how the theme
helps you organise and get inspired for related games, prizes and food.
Setting your theme
You'll need to remember to plan for
1. Finger food
2. Cake/s
3. Games
4. Music
5. Decorations
6. Gifts for party bags
(and the party bags themselves)
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Here are some examples from our own experience.
Age 1, We invited local Godparents and a friend turned up with her baby. We
stuck a candle in a Cadbury's chocolate roll and sang happy birthday! It went
down really well!
Age 2, we did Jungle Animals at home
Age 3, we did Pirates and Mermaids in a local scout hut
Age 4, we avoided the whole issue and went on a trip to Legoland instead
Age 5, we took them all to a local pantomime with interval refreshments
provided by mum, then had a tea party at home for 3 or 4 close friends
Age 6, we hired a Fit Kids instructor with a parachute! (It's for running under
- not jumping with!!)
Age 7 , we did one of those pubs that has a climbing area attached.
Aged 8, we did a ten pin bowling party.
For boys aged 9 or 10, try a
SPY PARTY!
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Motherwise recommends
Original party invitations and thank you cards for children's
parties. Great inspiration for party themes! Colourful envelopes, superb
quality.
Request your snail mail
catalogue today. :-) |
| or let
Groovy
Chocolate make you an original
edible
birthday card (No mess!) |
| Fun chocolate with your own
words, pictures or photographs |
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Help us help more mums!
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about Motherwise UK
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The Complete Party Planner
by Annabel Karmel |
| The perfect step-by-step planner
with traditional party games, simple ice breakers and 'easy to assemble' party
food that your birthday child can help prepare. |
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| Ideas for games from |
| Party Game Central |
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50 fabulous parties for kids |
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| More advice from Ireland's
Rollercoaster or click here for
birthday party
ideas from a US website |
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Diane Warner's
BIG Book of Parties
You'll see some of the themes and ideas on
Diane's website |
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Pick a Party
50 creative party themes for children aged 2-16, including : bike and trike
party; makeover party; karaoke party; and cooks in the kitchen
party |
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| Lots of ideas on the
Amazing Moms website |
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Buying pressies?
If your child just yearns for a branded toy such asBob the
Builder, Toy Story, Thomas the Tank Engine, Harry
Potterand more, try
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