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Creating a traditional kids party in the 21st century
Growing up in the ’80s has shaped my life. Yes, I still love to listen to cheesy 80s music, and sadly my fashion sense hasn’t changed much since then either, much to my husband’s dismay! But for all the things to cringe about from the 80s, there’s one thing parents knew how to do back then. And that was how to kids party! From parties at home with plastic sheeting on the carpet to protect it. To parties at the local community centre. And if you really hit the jackpot, a party at McDonald’s with Ronald making an appearance. Ahhh simpler times. They’re what I like to call the traditional…
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Do you remember your first birthday?
I’m pretty sure I know the answer because I don’t remember mine! But I love looking back at the photos my folks took of what looked like a fun family occasion. It’s a celebration of your little ones first year and the change it’s brought to you all. It’s a chance for family and friends to get together and celebrate that amazing change together. And it’s an opportunity to create memories for your little one to look back on in years to come. My mum made the most amazing pram-shaped cake for my 1st birthday, and I know this because I’ve seen many photos of it. And 1st birthdays are…
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Peter Rabbit – Easter and Birthday Celebrations
Whether you’re holding an Easter celebration or a kids party, here are my top tips for celebrating with Peter Rabbit in style!
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Lockdown Birthday Parties!
As lockdowns continue, more and more children’s birthday celebrations are taking place at home in a much simpler way. In fact they are very much like the parties I had as a child and I, for one, think that’s a good thing! Trends come and go but some things are just too good to ever go out of fashion; pass the parcel, musical statues, cheese and pineapple hedgehogs, and jelly and ice cream to name but a few! If you’re unsure where to start or just want to be sure you have all bases covered, check out my top lockdown birthday party tips! Party Theme and DecorationsA birthday tea at…
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Christmas table fun for everyone!
Christmas with my family always revolves around the table. For one thing, Christmas for us is a non-stop eating and drinking marathon! But it’s also where we get to spend quality time together chatting, and most importantly having fun! It’s fair to say, the little ones tire of the table pretty quickly though, unless there’s something really cool to keep them entertained! Due to Covid, my parents and I can’t visit my sister and her young family this year, so my sister and her husband are spending their first year alone with the little ones. It’ll be special for them to be together as a family unit, but it does mean…
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Make Christmas special this year!
There’s not been much time for elfing around here recently as my little elves have been super busy getting ready for the festive season! We all know Christmas may look a little different this year but it’s such an exciting time for children. We need to make it special for the little ones, whatever’s going on in the world. With that in mind, I’ve put together some bright, colourful, and fun Christmas party boxes for little kids, and big kids, to enjoy. Whether it’s for the big day itself, a pre-Christmas party at home or to brighten up a rainy afternoon in December, my boxes will get the party started!…
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Bonfire Night with a bang!
I’ve always loved October and November because there’s so much to look forward to! Halloween, closely followed by Bonfire Night, and then it’s the Countdown to Christmas! But once again, we find ourselves wondering how we’ll be able to celebrate another of our fabulous traditions this year. It’s so important we don’t let these events pass without celebration as they are such fun for children, and us big kids too! And let’s face it, we all need something to look forward to right now! With most of us back in lockdown shortly, a celebration at home with those in our household is the way to go. But how can we…
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Time to scream, it’s Halloween!
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is fast approaching but, it is, and in true 2020 style it looks like it’s going to look a little different this year. But, that certainly doesn’t mean Halloween is cancelled – far from it, in fact! While the normal trick or treating and Halloween parties may not be possible, Halloween falls on a Saturday this year so, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate all day at home giving both you and the children something fun to look forward to! Here are my tops tips for celebrating Halloween at home this year. Structure your celebration It doesn’t matter if things don’t run exactly to…
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Our guide to theming your party!
During lockdown I rediscovered many of my favourite comedies and when I starting re-watching the first series of Motherland and saw the episode where Julia is inviting the other parents and children to her daughter Ivy’s birthday party and Anne asks her “what’s the theme?”, it made me chuckle. The look of terror on Julia’s face says it all as she realises the party is going to involve a lot more time and effort than she had planned to put in and a lot of judgement from the other parents! But I’m here to reassure you that firstly, party planning these days can be done by ordering from a few…
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At home party activities for little ones!
You’ve chosen your party theme, the invites have been sent, the tableware and decor purchased, and you now turn your attention to what happens when everyone is at the party. Activities for parties taking place at home can be challenging, especially in these strange times we find ourselves living through. Wouldn’t it be great if you could order everything you needed to provide a fun activity and have it delivered to your door, just like you can with our tableware party box? Let us introduce you to a company that recently caught our eye, who is providing exactly that. Littlehandskeptbusy started as a blog with lots of fun, simple, educational,…
