Whether youre on a tight budget or just want to cut costs in some areas, these low budget tips will help you save money when it comes to your kids next birthday party.
Looking for theme ideas for your little ones next birthday party? Not sure where to start? Have a look at our list of themes and complete your ideas with matching party supplies, invitations, birthday cake and perhaps even decorate your party venue in the same theme too.
Treasure hunts (or scavenger hunts) are lots of fun for kids of all ages! Perfect to play at birthday parties or when they have friends over for a play date. Looking for hidden treasure will get them thinking and its something that can be played indoors or outside. Check out our different treasure hunt ideas and keep the kids entertained.
We often take hundreds of photos during our babys first year, but dont stop there! Remember to capture those equally precious moments as your baby turns into a toddler. Toddlers have lots of milestones too that you'll want to record and look back on when they're older.
Its common etiquette to put a RSVP date on your childs birthday party invitations, and most parents will come back to you confirming if their little one is able to make it (or not) before the deadline date. But how do you cope with parents who do not respond in time, or dont even respond at all? Check out these tips on dealing with latecomers and non-responders.
Check out these fun party ideas for toddlers and preschoolders you can try at home. Cheap and easy things they'll enjoy doing at their next birthday party.
Here are some great kids party bag ideas and what to put inside. Party bags are a great way for your little one to say thank you for coming to their party and the guests will love receiving little treats too.
These kids party decorating tips will add the WOW factor to your kids next birthday party and set the scene for their special day. From the colour of your party decorations and party supplies to your party budget, table settings, paper lanterns, balloons and more.
Deciding what to wear in your family photos can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. However if needn't be. Just take some time beforehand to think about the outfits the whole family is going to wear. A mismatch of clothes, shoes and accessories may make or break your photos and date them instantly. Use these tips to help you pick out the perfect wardrobe for everyone.
Find out how to make the most of grandparent childcare when you need some extra help and how to keep that relationship running smoothly. Its a great way for grandparents and grandkids to spend time together, especially if you put a few guidelines in place.
Don't miss out on those special birthday party photos. As youre busy rushing around its easy to get to the end of the party and realise that you havent taken any photos of the special event. Why not enlist the help of family and friends to be your party paparazzi and ensure you have photos that will preserve the memories for years to come.
All performers and kids shows are different, but here are a few tips on hiring a birthday party entertainer to help ensure your little guests have fun.
These days more and more of us are looking at ways to help reduce waste in our lives and this applies when it comes to kids parties too. Organising a waste-free or sustainable kids party may seem a little daunting, but there are so many ways to reuse and recycle what you already have and ditch the plastic where you can.
Throwing a party for your toddler or preschooler? Planning and preparation are key. Once youve organised the date of the party, the venue, theme and invitations, its time to start thinking about the party day itself. Here are 9 tips on party day planning to help ensure your little ones party is as stress-free as possible and goes off without a hitch.
Kids parties can be stressful enough without any mishaps to spoil the special day. So here are some tips on how to avoid the most common kids party disasters so you dont end up hosting the worst party ever!
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Teach your kids some basic cooking and baking skills, and with a little patience, you could soon have your very own budding Master Chef in the family! Kids love to help out in the kitchen and being able to cook is a great skill for anyone to have.
When youre little, waiting a whole year til your next birthday seems like FOREVER! But now it seems half birthday celebrations are starting to pop up. Sometimes for practical reasons and sometimes just because. Find out more.
BAY OF PLENTY: Looking for childrens party entertainment in Tauranga and throughout the Bay of Plenty? Nana Gaye will come to your place and entertain your children, creating a special birthday party for them to remember. Shell keep them entertained with fun party games, dancing, magic, stories and surprises! Her party entertainment is tailored to suit the ages of the children, and if you have a party theme, she can create activities around that too.
AUCKLAND: Looking for something different to do! GravityNZ offers two trampoline parks based in prime Auckland locations, Manukau and Mt Wellington, covered in wall to wall tramps for the whole family to enjoy. With dodgeball, basketball hoops, foam pits, an Olympic trampoline and mornings dedicated to tots and toddlers it has everything the family could want. So turn the TV off and get bouncing!
So what is the guide when it comes to kids opening their birthday presents? Opening them straight away or opening them later? While most children like to rip into their presents as soon as they can, some people like to collect the presents in a central location to be opened later in the party or after everyone has gone home. Is there a right or wrong way?
Small kids never sit still! In between mealtimes fuel them up with healthy snacks to give them extra energy. Introducing healthy snacks can sometimes be difficult, but persevere. Gradually try new things to see what works.
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