A very special birthday wish to Ben who turns 4 today. Ang and I are looking forward to meeting you and your party guests for a high seas pirate adventure - arrr! Big hugs, Jo & Ang xx Add Comment Pass-the-parcel is a popular children’s party game. Tape a lollipop to each layer of wrapping paper and listen for the squeals of delight as the paper goes flying and each child discovers their sugary treat. Everyone is a winner! Want to know the trick to cooking cheerios so their skins don’t split? Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Once boiling, turn the element off and place your cheerios in the pan. Place the lid back on the pan and leave the cheerios to stand for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, drain the cherries and leave to cool for a few minutes before serving with tomato sauce. Yummy! To avoid food and accidental drink spills ruining your carpet, tape a large piece of clear plastic underneath the table and chairs. When the party is over you simply pull up and discard the plastic. If you are unsure if your party guests have food allergies, confirm with the parents when they RSVP, that way you will have plenty of time to organise alternative food. Spread the party food preparation over several days and make any party food that you want to freeze in the week before the party. One week before the party buy paper plates, cups, napkins, balloons, candles and decorations like banners and streamers. Plan the party games and buy the prizes and party favours for loot bags. Plan the party food and make a list of the ingredients you will need. To mark a 1st birthday ask your guests to bring along something to put in a time capsule which can be opened on your child's 21st birthday. Some ideas would be a newspaper, a photo or a letter. Hiring toys from your local toy library is a good idea when hiring a venue or organising an outdoor party to keep children entertained. If planning an outdoor party, do not assume the weather will be fine, have an alternative indoor venue that is close by. Community halls, local play centres and kindergartens make great venues. |  AuthorJo ArchivesJune 2012 CategoriesAll |
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