11 June 2015
Ideas for using Balloons… (other than simply blowing them up). Balloons are not only delightful decorations for parties and events but also versatile objects that offer various uses and opportunities […]
Party and event planning involves organizing and coordinating various aspects of a social gathering, celebration, or special occasion. It entails detailed preparation, logistical arrangements, and creative considerations to ensure a successful and memorable event. Here you will find tips and advice on how to plan your own event or party and be responsible for managing all the elements that contribute to a successful event, including the venue, decorations, food and beverages, entertainment, guest list, invitations, and more.
7 March 2015
We all want to spoil and treat our children on their birthdays but sometimes it’s not always possible. If money is tight and your child’s birthday is on the way, […]
4 March 2015
I’ve never met anyone who does not like or love the children’s book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. It has been a favourite in our home for the last 8 […]
28 February 2015
How to make a Gruffalo cake My son wanted a Gruffalo cake for his 4th birthday. It was such fun to make and far easier than I expected! It was […]
23 February 2015
What little guy doesn’t enjoy playing dress up as a superhero? When my son was almost 5, he informed me that he wanted a superhero dress up party for his […]
21 February 2015
A great theme! When my daughter turned 7, she wanted a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or Alice in Wonderland party. She had recently watched the film and read the book […]
24 January 2015
When my daughter turned 3, we decided to have a Teddy Bear’s Picnic party. She has loved her bear since very young and it just seemed a really cute and […]
31 December 2014
As a child I always thought staying up late and going out on New Year was so exciting and cool. Then as a child-free young adult I got to go […]
24 December 2014
Well, Christmas eve arrived and was the usual flurry of activity. We attended the Crib service at church and then had our annual Christmas Eve concert at home with friends […]
23 December 2014
This festive season my children were invited to a Kids Christmas party at their cousins. Ages ranged from 6 month old twins to my almost 9 year old daughter. Ages […]
18 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, Our Christmas Elf Day 18 3 Little Pretend Elves During the night , Jingle crept into my boys bedroom. They had chosen to sleep together on […]
17 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle, Our Christmas Elf, day 17 Jellybeans for breakfast anyone? We were led on a bit of a hunt this morning by a series of messages Jingle […]
16 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle, Our Christmas Elf Day 16 A letter to Santa Jingle thought it about time we wrote our letter to Santa. So when we found him this […]
13 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf Day 13 Indoor Snowball Fight! Jingle was found sitting behind a huge pile of Snowballs in our lounge. The snowballs were soft, white […]
12 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle , Our Christmas Elf Day 12 Today Jingle was found sitting on the windowsill in the kitchen inside a sleigh ornament. He had put Christmas hat […]
11 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 11 How to stay on the NICE LIST At almost the half way mark, Jingle decided to remind us of some ways […]
10 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 10 Wow! I can’t believe it’s already the 10th of December! I am embarrassed to confess I have done absolutely no Christmas […]
9 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, Our Christmas Elf, Day 9 This morning Jingle made, what he called a ShoeShoe Train. This is essentially a row of shoes lined up and filled […]
8 December 2014
Jingle, our elf visitor, played it lo-key after his busy weekend and was found sitting at the top of our newly trimmed Christmas tree this morning. So instead of writing […]
7 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle, Our Christmas Elf, Day 7 You know that cosy place when you’re dozing all warm in bed somewhere between awake and asleep? Well that is where […]
6 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 6 Jingle was really sweet this morning. It was a really, extremely cold night and I guess he was too cold to […]
5 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 5 Jingle was hanging off the mantel holding onto a silver coin and holding onto a candle when we found him. We […]
3 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas elf, Day 3 Bright and early I hear a shout. “There’s toilet paper everywhere! It’s going down the stairs!” and then “Mom! Come see […]
2 December 2014
The adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 2 I had forgotten that Jingles visits mean early morning wake ups! Our usual house rule is stay in your room or […]
1 December 2014
The Adventures of Jingle, our Christmas Elf, Day 1 It’s the first day of December and things are starting to get Christmassy over here. We arrived home from school to […]
22 November 2014
Throwing a party for a group of children can be a daunting experience. This article highlights the do’s and don’t of throwing a birthday party for young children The whole […]
15 November 2014
It’s Children In Need fundraising time and my children’s school has asked that all to dress up as their hero or a superhero for the day. My youngest was the […]
13 November 2014
All about a fairy party This was my daughter’s First birthday party. I wanted to do a really girly theme and settled on fairies as I found some sweet fairy […]
10 November 2014
15 child friendly advent calendar ideas Advent calendars can be any sort of count down you wish. Many people opt for the simple store bought chocolate calendars, but what if […]
8 November 2014
North Pole Breakfast A wonderful part of the Christmas Elf tradition is to have a North Pole breakfast . This is usually the first of December or the first weekend […]
3 November 2014
These are really simple but effective candy cane decorations to make. Great for even your youngest child to help out with.
2 November 2014
Spending on a trick-or-treat bag to collect your Halloween treats can often feel like a waste of money. If you have not already got reusable buckets or fabric trick-or-treat […]
31 October 2014
Family Movie night can be such fun! Snuggling up on the couch in front of a warm fire and munching on popcorn and snacks is a fabulous way to spend […]
29 October 2014
13 Fantastic Face Paint ideas Gallery Does your child like having their face painted? Mine do. So much so that whenever we go to any festivals and fairs we end […]
26 October 2014
Looking for some inspiration for your children’s Halloween costumes? Take a look at our picture gallery. These are my three kid’s costumes from the last 8 years. I always go […]
2 October 2014
I’m always looking for ways to create childhood magic for my children. I like to keep the fun, laughter, and silliness of being young alive for as long as possible, […]
3 April 2014
Whilst chatting to readers on social media, one of the mums, whose child has recently started school asked this question. I am now a mom to a son who goes […]
27 March 2014
My LO is turning one on Saturday. I have no idea what to do. I didn’t plan on anything other than a cake, a hat, balloon and a photograph (given […]
17 March 2014
My older boy just turned 6 and for his special day he wanted a Minion Party based on the Minions from the movie Despicable Me. Here are some ideas to […]
16 March 2014
My son recently had a birthday and for his special day he wanted a Minion Party based on the Minions from the movie Despicable Me. Here are some decorating ideas […]
15 March 2014
My gorgeous middle child just turned 6 and for his special day he wanted a Minion Party based on the Minions from the movie Despicable Me. Here are some ideas […]
5 February 2014
It can’t get simpler than this. A paper heart for any occasion from Valentines Day to just a everyday show of love, this love heart is sure to please the […]
10 December 2013
When you have small children, it can be difficult to create a fun and child appropriate Christmas eve celebration. Make Christmas eve a special and entertaining one for the whole […]
1 December 2013
Do you have a stash of leftover bits from wrapping paper? Don’t like to throw them out but have no idea what to do with them? In this article I […]
20 November 2013
Now this one really is made for an emergency at Christmas – when all your guests have gobbled up the other cakes and biscuits. You may also prefer this as […]
1 January 2013
After the excitement of unwrapping all those gifts on Christmas morning, how can you make the thrill of all those new items last? Organising your Christmas toys This article explores […]
15 December 2012
If our last list of ideas wasn’t enough to get you started, here are 25 more!
5 December 2012
Ever wondered what all the decorations mean and why we use them to decorate our homes at Christmas? Here are some of the more common symbols of Christmas and why they are used… […]
19 October 2012
A friend recently had a Facebook status asking for ideas about starting Christmas traditions with her 2 year old son. So I literally spewed all my family traditions into her […]
29 September 2011
Autumn is a lovely transitional time of year when the fresh colours of summer give way to all things red, orange, golden and brown. I adore how the landscape changes […]
1 February 2011
Valentine’s Day is often considered a more adult celebration. But it need not be. Have some lovey dovey fun making hearts, homemade heart shaped cookies or sweets and decorating the table […]
20 December 2010
Are you having a Christmas Party? Here are a few cheap and easy ideas to keep the little ones amused and having fun.
19 December 2010
Christmas can be a stressful time for those who are hosting or organising a Christmas event. One of the things that should be fun, it styling your home for Christmas. […]
17 December 2010
This is a really Quick Christmas Fruitcake for all of us who are rushed off our feet and haven’t found the time to do the Traditional “thing” — or couldn’t […]
14 December 2010
Here are some great Christmas decorating ideas to make this Christmas just that more special for your kids and family.
12 December 2010
For all chocolate lovers and reluctant bakers…this brownie mix is such a lovely gift to give at Christmas! Spend a little time layering the ingredients so that they look attractive […]
9 December 2010
Here’s a great gift for those Moms who did so much cooking, baking and decorating for Christmas. A wonderful way to relax after all the guests have gone home. 1. Coloured […]
8 December 2010
I’s only Twelve days until Christmas. Here are 12 fun things to do with your children. One for each day from now til Christmas Eve. Let the Christmas countdown begin! […]
6 December 2010
Fruity Apple Raisin Christmas Stuffing 3/4 cup of minced onion 1 1/2 cups of chopped celery 1 cup of butter 7 cups of soft bread cubes 1 tablespoon of salt […]
20 October 2010
Good ideas fromAmazingMoms.com – to which I have added my own points. Combine dressing up in costumes with free candy and you create a kid friendly holiday! Although Halloween is […]
15 April 2010
What better way is there to get your little ones thinking about our planet than by filling a week with activities about it. We have put together some practical ideas […]
20 March 2010
These adorable chicks are a great way to celebrate Springtime.
15 March 2010
St. Patrick’s Day remembers the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This public holiday has grown into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special Irish foods, […]
28 February 2010
Saint David’s Day is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, and falls on 1 March each year.
14 February 2010
It’s nearly pancake Day, so with that in mind, we have put together some fabulous pancake recipes that can be enjoyed for breakfast lunch or dinner…as starters, main meals or […]
8 February 2010
Here is a really quick and easy way to make a cute Heart-shaped person.
25 November 2009
This cake recipe has plenty of delicious dried fruit, pecans and just a hint of dark chocolate. Make it early so that you can “feed” it brandy often before Christmas day arrives!
13 November 2009
Santa Claus is coming to town! But before he does, he has a personalised letter for every child excitedly waiting for his annual visit. The NSPCC’s Letter from Santa fundraising […]
11 November 2009
You know how at the end of Christmas, when you’ve taken down the beautiful Christmas tree that has brightened up your home, everything suddenly looks bare and sad? I always […]
3 November 2009
Fireworks are lots of fun but they can also be very dangerous. If you are not planning going to an organised fireworks event but rather to have fireworks of your […]
27 October 2009
Yummy Mummies: Have lots of fun with your toddler creating these great party favours. They look very good as Halloween table decorations filled with all sorts of goodies.
16 October 2009
The Diya is a common feature of the celebrations which accompany the festival of lights or Diwali. This is a simple way to make paper diya decorations to hang in the […]
23 November 2008
Your first vacation with your baby can be exciting and it also takes some advanced planning to ensure its success. Our list of 10 things to consider will help you […]
