If your kids were born around Christmas time how do you ensure that their birthday party in December or early January isn’t overshadowed by the Christmas holidays? Here are 4 ideas on celebrating your kids Christmas birthday during the festive season.

AUCKLAND: Kids Party Magic is your go-to for the best kids party entertainers in town. We’ll keep your kids entertained with an amazing comedy magic show, colourful balloon animals, and plenty of laughs.

Not sure what size birthday cake you should order or buy for your kids birthday party? Check out our simple cake size guide to help determine what size cake you will need. The cake chart will show you at a glance how many portions/slices/pieces you will get out of a round and square cake to ensure there’s no wastage.

A birthday party is just not a birthday party without a cake, candles and the singing of Happy Birthday. However birthday cakes can sometimes cause parents a lot stress and unnecessary worry. Check out these ideas to help ease the pressure when it comes to kids birthday cakes.

Not sure what to buy your kids for their birthday or for a friend's birthday party they're going along to? Our age-specific gift guide will give you lots of birthday present ideas on toys and activities suitable for babies, toddlers and pre-school kids.

All kids love playing party games! So here are some tips and suggestions on fun-packed indoor and outdoor games which are sure to be a big hit.

Looking for kids party food ideas? Check out these recipes that are cheap, quick and easy to make. From pizza shapes and sandwiches to fruit skewers, fairy bread, chocolate crackles, racing cars, jelly faces, lucky dips and strawberry mice. They’re sure to go down a treat!

Kids party food needn’t cost the earth or take too long to make. So here are some tips on what you can do and what you can make with a little creativity and a limited budget. From the number of birthday party guests you invite to ensuring you have just enough food, plus ideas on budget conscious party food you can buy or make at home.

Need some help when it comes to planning your kids birthday parties? Make your child’s next birthday party as stress-free as possible with our easy step-by-step Party Planning Checklist.

There's lots to think about when it comes to organising and planning a party for your toddler or preschooler, and at times it can be quite stressful. So here is a quick guide to help plan your next party in 6 easy steps.

Kids traditional birthday party games are still so much fun! Everything from Pass the Parcel to Musical Chairs, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Stuck in the Mud and everything in between. Check out our list of fun party games and how to play them. They’ll keep the kids amused for hours!

Get creative with these yummy and easy to make hand painted cookies or biscuits. Your kids will love decorating them and coming up with their own designs - if they don't all get eaten first!

Why not celebrate your little one's special day with a mermaid birthday party! Check out these ideas on mermaid party food and decorations, costumes and games you can play. You can also use some of these ideas for an under the sea party, pirate party and beach party.

CHRISTCHURCH: At Messy Mates we love messy play! We run fun-filled messy play classes in Christchurch for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Mixed-age classes which give your little ones the freedom to move around and explore a variety of carefully planned, mess filled activities at their own pace. All the messy play they could want, but with none of the clean up for you!

Hosting a kids bat party is lots of fun! From preschoolers’ parties to Halloween gatherings, this monochrome bat party idea is sure to delight your kids and is a breeze to whip together. Check out these tips on how to set the scene, fun party food ideas you can use and games you can play to keep your little bats busy.

Not sure where to start when it comes to serving party food for toddlers and preschoolers? Here are a few easy tips you can use next time your organising their birthday party.

At Pixie Party Boutique we love helping you create the perfect kids party with our carefully curated collection of stylish products and kids party supplies from around the world. Get ideas, be inspired and create special memories for your kids next party with a dash of colour and a sprinkling of fun!

Toddlers and preschoolers are always in so much of a hurry! So when it comes to snacks, you want things that are easy to prepare and ready to eat before they get restless. Food that’s convenient yet still nutritious and fun. Check out these quick and easy ideas.

WELLINGTON: Sams Art House runs fun preschool art classes designed especially with little budding artists in mind. Our Ngaio Studio is an amazing colourful, creative space where young kids can come along during the day, enjoy our preschool art classes and create to their hearts content. We also run fabulous Arty Birthday Parties for pre-schoolers.

Looking to hire a party venue for your toddler’s birthday? Here are some useful tips and things to consider before choosing a venue for their special day.

With these few simple tips you can learn to take great photos of your children as they start to grow. From choosing the right time to finding the right place. No special equipment required!

Follow our toddler party tips and keep things as simple and as stress-free as possible for your child's next party. Toddlers are at an age where they are easily impressed, so don’t feel pressured to throw the biggest birthday party of all time.

As parents we sometimes face the challenge of fussy eating, where our toddler or preschooler may love a particular food one day and then flat refuse it the next - for no apparent reason! By understanding some of the reasons behind their fussy eating, it might make life a little easier for all of you. Here are 10 things you need to know about fussy eating in toddlers and preschoolers.

Who doesn’t love cupcakes! A quick and easy basic cupcake recipe that’s perfect for birthday parties, afternoon tea or just because. The recipe can be used to make a cake or pour the mixture into muffin tins to make cupcakes. Easy enough for the kids to help out too!