Parties. Love them or hate them, when you have children you can’t avoid them.
From christenings and naming ceremonies to birthdays, Easter, Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas. As a parent you’ll probably host a fair few celebrations for your kids throughout their childhood and beyond.
Big E’s 3rd birthday is looming and I’m currently trying to sort out his little soiree. It’ll be nothing flash. Just a small do at home. Friends in the morning then family in the afternoon. Yet, in spite of my insisting it’s a ’small do’ I’ve spent the entire last week mulling over what food we should have, how many cakes I’ll bake, should we have a theme, do we need party bags etc etc ad nauseum.
Now, I’m no expert party planner, but I do enjoy searching the internet for ideas, which in turn lead me to decide to host (drum roll please)……..
‘A Carnival of Parties’
I’d like to read all your children’s party related posts whatever the occasion may be. You can send an archived post or write a brand new one if that takes your fancy. Some ideas for themes are:
* Hosting the perfect party on a budget.
* Themed parties for boys or girls.
* Child friendly party recipes.
* Perfect party bags.
* Party cake ideas.
* Party gift ideas for children.
* The story of your child’s birthday/halloween/christening etc party.
* Party disasters.
* Children’s party games.
Really anything goes as long as it’s children’s party related. Send a link to your post to me by midnight Monday 9th November 2009 either by email to insomniacmummy(at)live(dot)co(dot)uk or leave a link in the comments. The Carnival will go live on Thursday 12th November 2009.
If you want to grab the button to add to your post that would be most excellent.
So, spread the word and I shall look forward to reading all your stories and ideas!
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I love the party idea, but thankfully all ours are done and dusted in spring and summer!!
If you want to avoid the usual bin bags full of birthday gifts post party you could try http://www.partiesaroundtheworld.co.uk – works a bit like just giving and let's guests donate an (anonymous) amount to a child-friendly charity of your choosing. Depends on your guests though I guess and whether they'd be up for it?
With a birthday in December and another in January, we're just about to hit the party season chez Dotterel. I'm going to read the carnival for tips!
Ooh well done missus, this subject has been on my 'to write about' list for a while.
What a lovely idea. I'll see if I can think of anything in time. If not, I'll certainly come back to read.
There we are – hope you like – got a little out of control as my posts seem to right now – am sure that Big E will have a lovely day
http://wp.me/pF4hl-20
Oooo.. Oli has his Christening next Sunday! I will be sure to past the link on once I've blogged about it!
x
Fab idea! I will be reading with interest and hopefully adding my own offering
Claire x
Fab idea! Just added your badge to my site
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my advise is : don't do it! The 3rd birthday party was the last at the house and I swore I would never do it again. Hire hall and bouncy castle party, hire hall and kids entertainer party, Wacky Warehouse, swim party, roller party, bowling party, anywhere that takes the mess and the stress party – and they work out cheaper in the long run!!!
I do love you idea for getting ideas and I will mail some and I really look forward to reading the others.
x
Good luck with the party. I'll hopefully be adding a submission for you soon
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I wrote this blog post quite awhile ago after Son No. 1 came home with yet another loot bag full of crap.
http://motherhoodtheultimatesurvivor.blogspot.com/2007/11/stop-loot-bag-insanity.html
Sounds fun. I have my recent post about "how NOT" to host a childrens party." Hope you can include it, the link is: http://bit.ly/FZBBf
http://themadhouse-themadhouse.blogspot.com/2009/11/homemade-girls-present-bag-and-purse.html My party gift
I've done one for you…
http://clareybabble.blogspot.com/2009/11/party-fever.html
Hope it's ok xx
I've written a post about our adventures yesterday.
http://withenay.blogspot.com/2009/11/pandemonium-and-pottery-party.html
Hope it's the sort of post you want!
I hope my post gives you some ideas. Not quite technically sorted enough to add a badge but you can check out the post at:
http://www.coaching4fulfilment.blogspot.com
You inspired my topic for Mums' Monday and I hope it gives you a laugh.
Hi – I have 2 for you, I think, one about 'down with party bags' and one about parties with twins, triplets and more, will deffo dig 'em out before the time is up.
Here's my little offering. xx
http://veryboredhousewife.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-not-to-attend-catalan-birthday.html
Here's my offering – it's a year old though. Hope that's okay!
http://crunchiemummy.wordpress.com/2008/08/11/now-look-whose-husband-is-going-in-to-the-party-planning-business/
Hi, I'm sorry, I wanted to update these but haevn't had time, from 2 different blogs:
Down with party bags:
http://www.havealovelytime.com/2009/06/down-with-party-bags-new-category-get-the-party-started.html
Parties/cards etc for Twins and more:
http://www.gotyourhandsfull.com/2006/09/talking_point_p.html
Ta. Good luck with it. x
Bit specific in terms of venue but…
http://21stcenturymummy.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=401