Halloween is literally just a month away, so if you're thinking of hosting a Halloween party for your friends and family, it's time to get planning. While the idea of throwing a party might sound stressful, it's a great alternative to trick or treating. I mean, you get to stay in the warm, have yummy food (make sure to save the nice Thorntons chocolate from grubby little trick or treaters) and ...
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How to plan a baby shower on a budget
A loved one having a baby is a wonderful occasion. You were absolutely overjoyed until you realised that the planning of the baby shower has fallen on your shoulders. Now you’re stressing out. An event like that can be expensive and if you are a bit short of cash, it could clean you out. You don’t want to let your loved ones down, but you also don’t want to have to ask for help in sorting out the ...
Christmas party season: how to get picture-perfect ready in a rush
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also the busiest. Every week brings at least one more Christmas party or festive gathering which, despite your impossibly tight schedule, you must somehow turn up to looking like a supermodel. Whether it’s running out straight from work or hopping across the country from one family visit to the other, squeezing in some much-needed ...
Cute Party Dresses for Little Girls
Little girls love to play dress-up, so it’s no wonder that many of their parties have some sort of a fancy dress theme! If your daughter’s been invited to a birthday, garden, or tea party, never fear. Here are a few outfit ideas to help her look fun and festive. Alice in Wonderland A perennially popular party outfit for little girls is Alice in Wonderland. With red and white striped tights, a ...
Party ideas outside the box
A promotion, your partner’s 40th birthday, an engagement—these are just some of the reasons why we celebrate. If you will be hosting a party but can’t seem to come up with party ideas that aren’t too cliché, I have just the list for you. Check out these unique party ideas that are creative, quirky, and most of all, fun Dress up! If you are celebrating someone’s birthday, have your guests ...
The challenge of planning a kids party
It is never easy planning a birthday party or important celebration for your children. There’s a lot of pressure - a lot of things that can go wrong. One of the main challenges is that there are so many choices - so many different companies all eager to sell you the dream of the perfect kids’ party. Check out the free classified ads in your local newspaper or online community portal and you will ...