Turning 13 is a huge milestone, so why not celebrate with birthday parties that are just as awesome? Don’t worry, you don’t need to break the bank to…
Birthday party games are all about having fun, and these birthday party games for 5, 6 and 7 year olds are perfect for your next party.
Birthday party games are hilarious for 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 year olds, because they really get into the birthday party spirit; provided you choose the right…
Your child’s 1st birthday party is not just a celebration of their first year, but one of yours as well. It’s a birthday party to recall milestones and…
Finding suitable party games for teenagers, or tweenagers, can be tricky business, but we have some great teenage birthday party games that even your ‘coolest’ teenagers will enjoy.
Remember your first period? If your answer is “barely, but I do recall crying in the school bathroom and stuffing toilet paper in my pants,” you’re not alone.…
Nowadays, turning 50 is not anymore considered as an “over the hill” cliche it used to be. Although it’s still an important milestone in a person’s life, there…
Nani. Introducing yet another amazing party set up from the very talented and lovely ladies at The Pretty Baker.
A fairytale party! With a basket full of toadstool biscuits, ruby red apple cake pops, and some of her very best friends, Little Red Riding Hood…
How sweet it is… To be loved by you… Here’s something to add a little bit of sweetness to your day… a Ruffles and Confetti party.
A sweet 3rd third birthday. Mention milk and cookies for me and all I can think of is having a glass of milk and a chocolate chip cookie,…
The Preppy Turtle Party. This super sweet little party was thrown by Kori of Paper & Pigtails for her daughter Charlottes 3rd birthday. The attention to detail in…
The Secret Garden. I love nothing more than receiving an email asking me if I would be interested in featuring a real, New Zealand based, homegrown party.
A sweet little celebration. Soft pastel colours, a beautifully designed and put together buffet table, and the sweetest little elephant cake you have ever seen.
Celebrating 1 in style! Being a huge fan of red and pink for parties, the discovery of this little Lala Bird inspired number was the highlight of my…
How sweet it is… To be loved by you. Little girls… they love pink things, and hearts, and hugs and kisses, and creating…
There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home… Check out this amazing Wizard of Oz inspired party theme.
If you go out in the woods today. How delightful would a stroll in the woods be if you came across this? Be surprised by little Annabell’s Enchanted…
Scandi style is taking over our living rooms, so why not let it take over our kids parties too? An amazing party set up from Thetis of Little Sooti,…
I know I went a little against the grain with this one. In a time where very structured dessert buffets are at the height of fashion, I mixed…
Win 1 of 5 DVD copies of Dora the Explorer’s Puppy Party. Dora has a present for her new puppy, Perrito, but Swiper has all-new sneaky swiping tricks!…
Oh the minefield of teen birthday parties… You’ll walk a tightrope trying to satisfy your teen they’re doing something ‘seriously cool’, while satisfying yourself that it’s within the realms of possibility, budget…
Seriously divine. Vintage done beautifully, is, well beautiful. There is something about old school style that just takes my breath away.
EcoDeals & EcoParty are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a $100 voucher so you can party with a difference – the eco-friendly way. EcoParty have…
Would you like to know your neighbours better? When I was a little girl, our elderly neighbours had spare keys to our house. We fed each other’s pets during…
I was once told by a wise friend that we should take every opportunity that comes our way to celebrate. It could be taking pride in our local…
Pixie Party Supplies is here to help you create the perfect party or event with stylish products from New Zealand & around the world. Whether you’re organising a…
To celebrate the Disney Junior fan in your family, we have two Minnie Mouse party packs from Holdson to give away. Each party pack includes a classic snakes…
Kids’ Party Cakes is a one-stop-shop for children’s birthday cakes from birth upwards. If I were to sum up the book in one word, I would use ‘uncomplicated’.…
Party, party, party! At this time of year, sometimes it feels like you just spend the whole time partying! And what better way to celebrate than with a…
I’m not sure whether to call Easy Party Treats for Children a cook book for adults or non-fiction for children! The layout is very child-friendly with super pictures of each…
My girls are quite creative, I guess they take after their mum in that respect. They both love to colour, but my youngest has recently taken a real…
We know that organising your child’s birthday can be tough and here’s a great new idea: Snowplanet’s brand NEW ‘Snow Cave’ party room is now available for exclusive hire!…
Birthdays can be expensive and overwhelming but they don’t have to be! Here are some simple ways to ‘make your own’ birthday party. Party food can cost you…
I will always remember being invited to a party when I was probably 8 or 9 and to my horror they served up only healthy food. I probably…
As the first day of February dawned, I realised with horror that my youngest daughter Emily turned 9 in less than a month and I had done absolutely…
Got a child’s birthday party coming up? Here’s an AWESOME prize… The Southern Cross Hotel in Wellington, possibly the most family-friendly venue in New Zealand, is giving away…
Hosting your childs birthday party at a venue is a great idea for when traditional parties seem a little too young. Here are some great party venues for…
Finding the right venue for your child’s birthday party can be tricky. This guide will help you find the right birthday party venue for your kids.
A good party venue can take all the stress out of having a kids birthday party. We overview key issues when choosing a children’s birthday party venue. How…
Create a party with a sports theme for your child’s next birthday. Use these ideas for sports themed party invitations, decorations, food, games and prizes.
Create a great space theme birthday party with these space themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes. Boys (and girls) of all ages will enjoy getting…
Give your child’s birthday party a secret garden theme using these ideas for garden themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a great pizza theme party for your child’s birthday. Use these ideas for pizza themed party invitations, decorations, food, games and prizes.
A guide to creating a birthday party with a pirate theme. Use these ideas for pirate themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
There are lots of ways to give your child’s birthday party a New Zealand twist and it is a nice way to introduce Kiwiana to guests who are…
Create a great magic theme birthday party with these magic ideas for themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a Hawaiian theme birthday party with a luau feel. Ideas for Hawaiian Luau themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to creating a birthday party with a fear factor theme. This article includes ideas for fear factor themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
It is easy to create a birthday party with a fairy tale theme. Ideas for fairy tale themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a special dinosaur theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for dinosaur themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to making a circus theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for circus themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
Create a red carpet theme birthday party for your child. Great ideas for red carpet themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
A guide to creating an animal theme birthday party for your child. Ideas for animal themed party invitations, decorations, food, games, costumes and prizes.
This is a complete guide to children’s birthday party themes. Tie your theme into every aspect of the day, for a birthday party your child will never forget.
The classic birthday party games kids love keep being used because they really work! They’re very easy to set up, easy to play, and don’t require a lot of…
When it comes to birthday party games for big groups, some of the best games you can find are classroom games. Made for big groups, classroom games can…
Having your party games outdoors means less mess, and less stress, plus it gives your children a chance to really let off steam. These 17 old fashioned outdoor…
If it is raining or you simply do not have a backyard, then you need some party games you can play indoors without destroying the house. Indoor party…
No preschool birthday party is complete without party games, but finding suitable games for preschoolers and toddlers can be a little tricky. They are still developing the skills required to take turns without…
Vegetarian party food is fun, delicious, and easy to prepare. Here are some great recipes and tips for delicious vegetarian party food.
If you have a child born in Spring or Summer and are thinking about a birthday party outdoors, then these picnic party food ideas are just what you…
If you are catering on a budget for a birthday party with lots of people, these party food ideas and recipes are just what you will need to keep the big group happy. They are all quick, easy,…
Drinks are a special part of any kids’ birthday party or Christmas table. It just takes some great ideas and drink recipes to serve something other than fizzy…
Making dairy free party food is not as hard as you think. Here are some great dairy free recipes, and tips for providing dairy free alternatives to traditional…
Planning an event? Let’s face it, the party food can be the most stressful bit, innit? No one wants to be slaving away in the kitchen when you…
Party clothes are a tradition as old as parties themselves. Whether it is a costume or just a special outfit, clothes are part of what makes a party…
This party checklist will help you plan & prepare for your kids birthday party with ease. Simply check everything off the list as you go, and come party day…
Party accessories can change your child’s birthday party from a good party to a great one. Party accessories cover a wide range of items; ideas range from invitations to plates (often in…
Planning your child’s 16th birthday party takes discussion and compromise, but it is still possible to make a 16th birthday sweet for both you and your teenager.
A child’s 10 year old birthday signals the tween years, and their 10th birthday party is the last chance you will have to celebrate childhood as you know…
A 5th birthday is a real milestone. Not only is your child becoming a school kid, their 5th birthday is probably the first party they will truly remember.…
Hosting a birthday party at a venue is a great idea, and there are plenty of places you can go on a budget. Finding a birthday party venue…
It is nice to have a theme for your child’s birthday party, but themes do not have to involve endless accessories, especially if you are on a budget.…
Birthday party loot bags should not be expensive; there are plenty of great party prizes and loot bag goodies which you can arrange on a budget. Birthday parties…
Making great birthday party food on a budget is not hard. Read here for ideas and advice for preparing party food on a limited birthday budget.
Birthday party costumes do not have to be expensive, or time consuming to make. There are plenty of birthday party costumes for kids you can make on a…
Practical, calm steps on how to get a baby to sleep: routines, wake windows, settling methods, night wakes, and when to seek help.
It happened over pancakes. My daughter, eight years old, syrup on her chin, hair a mess, asked, “Mum, when do I get boobs?” Cue choking on my tea.…
So, my mate Sarah called me last week in full meltdown mode. She’d walked into her teen’s room to grab the laundry basket and got smacked in the…
There it was. The text message that made me want to scream into a pillow: All I asked was for you to leave the garage door unlocked. That’s…
If your teen is suddenly “just hanging out” with someone they met at school, or if you’ve heard the words “we’re talking” and felt your stomach drop, you’re…
It started with a phone call no parent ever wants to get. Lisa was mid-grocery run, juggling apples and mental to-do lists, when her phone rang. The contact…
So there I was. Standing in the kitchen, holding a half-eaten fish finger, covered in some unidentified toddler goo, while my husband sat on the couch scrolling TikTok…
If you’re a mum who’s ever done an Olympic-level tiptoe out of the nursery only for your baby to sense your absence like a Jedi and wake up…
If you’ve ever tried to comfort your child during a meltdown or a moment of self-doubt, you’ve probably said this phrase.It seems harmless—kind, even. We say it because…
My two girls, now 5 and 9, are at that stage where they have a million thoughts but not a lot of outlets to express them. Some days,…
Let’s be honest: getting kids to help around the house can sometimes feel like trying to herd cats. You know they can do it; you’ve seen them organize…
Ever find yourself staring at your kids in disbelief, wondering how they’ve gone from tiny, helpless bundles of joy to full-blown little humans with opinions, preferences, and—dare I…
When we talk about child behaviour, it’s easy to picture a toddler throwing spaghetti on the floor or a teenager rolling their eyes (again!). Just the other day,…
Homeschooling can feel like an uphill battle some days, especially when it comes to keeping your child motivated to complete schoolwork. Imagine the time your little one hid…
Let me paint a picture for you: It’s the school holidays. You’re feeling hopeful, thinking of all the creative activities you’re going to do with the kids—baking, crafts,…
We’ve all been there—those in-between moments when the lesson ends early, energy levels drop, or your students just need a quick reset. You need something fast, fun, and…
When Reddit user u/RodneySquirrel said “I just saw the best handled temper tantrum in Wendy’s yesterday”, it sparked over 500 responses sharing their insights on handling tantrums. Here…
Potty training a non-verbal toddler can be a unique challenge, but with the right strategies and understanding, it can also be a rewarding journey. Non-verbal communication doesn’t mean…
Remember that time the Starship Foundation had those adorable doggos collecting donations on Auckland streets? They raised a stack of cash while spreading good vibes! Creative fundraising like…
You need something from the shops but your child insists they’re old enough to stay home alone. Your heart says “no”, but your brain wonders… maybe? It’s a…
There’s 101 things to do in Auckland, but when it comes to visiting with kids some activities are better suited. We discovered 51 epic things to do in…