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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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Post-Lockdown Birthday Parties
OK, so we know lockdown isn’t over yet, but we like to plan for the future! If your child’s birthday falls from July onwards, you’re probably already wondering how you can celebrate! And of course, there will be many of you who’ve postponed parties and want to reschedule. With social distancing looking like it’s here to stay for a good while yet, it’s fair to assume that all social gatherings, including children’s parties, will be a little different to how they were before and will take even more thought and planning. Just one week before lockdown was announced, we held a party for my 7-year-old nephew. It was a close…
