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Paper-mâché – Ideal for Kids Party Crafts

Elsie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:53:20 +0000

Papier mâché has been one of my favourite crafts a few years ago but as is so often the case, crafts come and go and my period of paper mâché gave way to quite a few months of salt doughing.

If you have read the previous post, you will know that I am busy planning [...]

Kids Theme Parties – Can simple parties still be fun?

Elsie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:18:55 +0000

My granddaughter went to a kid’s birthday party and although I do appreciate the fact that the mother of the birthday child is working long hours, I really feel that she could have gone to a little more trouble with her child’s birthday party…

On the other hand, the small guests enjoyed it thoroughly.

There was a [...]

Kid’s Theme Parties – Valentine’s Ideas & a freebie

Elsie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:46:59 +0000

It’s that time of the year again when pink and red hearts, cupids, red roses, glittery lips and kisses and all things that has to do with love and parties, are the latest news.

Yes, it is Valentine’s day again on Sunday the 14th. Maybe you have a kid that will have his or her birthday [...]

Kids theme parties – How to make a Party Hat

Elsie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:00:58 +0000

A kid’s birthday party is not complete without a party hat!

They can come in many shapes and sizes but they all have one thing in common… they add to the liveliness and festive feeling of any party.

They can be made from balloons, from newspaper or tissue paper, they can be adorned with feathers, glitter, sequins, [...]

So you want to sing “Happy Birthday” to your kid?

Elsie — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:54:12 +0000

Did you enjoy this video? I actually enjoyed the delight on my granddaughter Mia’s face more when she watched the video and started to sing along with the Chipmunks.

“Happy Birthday to You”, also known more simply as “Happy Birthday”, is a traditional song that is sung to celebrate the [...]

Is everything in a favor/goodie bag really good?

Elsie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:24:20 +0000

My granddaughter (nearly 4 years old) came home from a party one Saturday morning and proudly showed me the goodie bag, or in this case, the goodie box that she received when the party was over… and let me tell you, I was NOT impressed!

Obviously party guests at your kid’s theme party expect to receive [...]

Marshmallows – essential for a kid’s theme party

Elsie — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:09:35 +0000

I love marshmallows! It does not matter what size, colour or flavour they are, it’s good, good, good. When it comes to kids theme parties, marshmallows definitely deserve an honorary place.

Marshmallows can be used for so many party foods that I cannot think of any party theme where it cannot be [...]

Amazing Bubbles

Elsie — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:57:44 +0000

Kids love blowing bubbles and bubbles are also an essential part of any kids theme party.

With a little imagination you can create rainbow bubbles of all sizes.

You will need:

5 cups warm water 1 tablespoon glycerine 5 tablespoons dishwashing liquid a large plastic bowl and mixing spoon

To make:

Fill the bowl with 5 cups of warm water. Add the dishwashing [...]

Dressing Up Kids Theme Party

Elsie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:59:39 +0000

There are several reasons why children enjoy dressing up and pretending. In dressing up to become another person or creature, a child can begin to imagine how it feels to be someone else. In their fantasy play, children are able to control situations in which they would normally be powerless and this helps to build [...]

Tips to avoid disaster at your theme party

Elsie — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:29:41 +0000

The key to a successful theme party is to plan ahead very carefully. Make a list of things that have to be done and bought. Keep the numbers small and the length of the party as short as you can. Two to three hours is quite enough for the guests to eat, be entertained and [...]