An Arts and Craft Party

The Arts and Crafts party is a great way for children to display their creativity in an enjoyable way.  Decorations for this type of party could be drawings your child would have made over the years and paper flowers which can also be used as center pieces.  Mini paint sets would make perfect party favors for this type of party.  Food does not need to be elaborate as sandwiches and mini pizzas should be fine.

An Arts and Crafts party seems like fun would you have this type of party?

A sports themed party

The sports theme party would be suited for an older boy who is no longer interested in superhero themed parties.  This party should have sporting equipment available to be used of your child's favorite sports and decorations could include posters of the different sporting personalities with centerpieces being of different sporting equipment.

  Would you have a sports themed party for your son?

Slumber parties

Ahhh the inevitable slumber party, one of the most difficult types of parties to say "yes" to as concerned parents will need to know exactly where the child is going? Who is going to be there? and a little background on the family your child will be staying with, this is usually gained by meeting the parents of the hostess.  When all of these formalities are over children have loads of fun at this party. Usually teenage girls are the ones who attend slumber parties to watch movies, talk about fashion, school and do makeovers.

Do you have slumber parties at your home?

  

The Spa Party

Party planning for a tween or teenager will take a very different turn from what you were accustomed to in the younger years as superhero and princess parties were the norm however, tweens and teenagers are looking for something totally different therefore, a Spa themed party is sure to be amusing.  This party should be at a spa with a few good friends, being pampered by professionals with manicures and pedicures.  The perfect type of party favor for this party would be travel sized manicure sets.

Would your tween or teenager enjoy a Spa Party?

Hawaiian Hula Party

This type of party is sure to be a hit with activities such as; Hula dancing, Limbo and Sea Shell Hunt your guest are sure to have a whale of a time, the decorations the center pieces can be sand castles and tiki torches which can be placed in the driveway leading to the party, your imagination can go into overdrive when decorating for this type of party. 

Would you like to decorate a Hawaiian Hula Party? 

Ahoy matey a pirate party

A Pirate Party is great fun, although this type of party is mainly considered to be a boys party, girls have just as much fun as the boys.   Pirate parties usually include treasure hunts, sword fighting games, face painting and fancy costuming with most children being excited about wearing eye patches. This party also provides parents with great memories of their child dressed as Pirates.

  Would you have a pirate party for your child?

The superb pool party

The venue of your pool party can be at a rented space or at home but ensure that there is ample supervision, with a reasonable ratio of adults to children in order to avoid accidents.

Additionally, when having this type of party some things to consider would be; clearly outlined spaces for drying, changing clothing and showering.  Ensure you have enough supplies such as towels, robes and inflatables for all your guest in order to have a seamless transition from the pool to the drying areas.

Are pool parties totally enjoyed by your little ones?

A costume party

Vivid imaginations and energy for endless play make costume parties a great way for children to depict their favorite superhero or Disney princess.  Costume parties allow children to be the center of attention and fit in with their peers.

Will you be willing to have a costume party for your child's next event?

The picture perfect tea party

Tea parties are often associated with girls, however a tea party is a great way for boys and girls to learn etiquette and manners.  So the next time you are having a tea party do not forget the boys in the family, if they will be willing to participate!

 Do you think tea parties teach children etiquette and manners?

Finding the perfect gift

One of the most difficult activities for guest is finding gifts for the child.  Purchasing toys may be the first choice whilst, books, jewelry, money and educational aids are also chosen. When searching for the perfect gift the age and gender of the child should be considered as well as the prices of the various toys.

If looking for gifts for a baby, stuffed toys may be the best choice, for an older child educational toys are suitable but dolls and action figures still popular choices.  Teenagers on the other hand would prefer electronics, getting their hands on the latest gadgets. 

What would your child prefer as their gift?

The Party Cake

Without a doubt the party cake is one of the highlights of the party and the type of cake is mainly chosen in line with the theme of the party.  Nowadays children's party cakes can range from simple homemade cakes to extravagant three and four layer cakes.  The type of cake chosen should depend on your budget.

The best compliment for cake is ice cream what flavors of  ice-cream are crowd pleasers at your events?

Simple ways to show your love

Generally, working parents and children of working parents do not spend much time together and very often forget to tell one another how much we all mean to one other, with this in mind busy families such as these may appreciate the following tips on showing their love and appreciation in effortless ways.

Leaving a note in your child's lunch bag or lunch box telling them how much you love and appreciate them is a great surprise, to let your family know they are on your mind even when they are not around.

Do you all think leaving a note is a nice way to show your family appreciation?