Fresh ideas for fabulous children's events
Jellied Pumpkins
For a quick, and easy, last-minute addition to your Halloween Party food – try these Jellied Pumpkins.
Our party guests couldn’t wait to dive into these fruity ‘pumpkins’ with their jet-black filling. They’re very easy to do – here’s how.
Spider Delights!
Looking for a last minute baked treat for your Halloween Party? Have a go at these ‘Spider Delights’ decorated cupcakes.
Lulu is terrified of spiders. Needless to say, these Spider Delights cupcakes gave her no problems at all, in fact they were the first thing she made a grab for at our Halloween party and she devoured one in minutes – it was blood-chilling to watch!
To make six Spider Delights, you will need..
Planning a Halloween Party? Here are our tips for creating a spooky spectacular…
Pick a colour scheme
Choosing a colour scheme will focus your planning and coordinate the overall look of your haunting Halloween party. We selected black, green and orange for all the decorations and tableware for our party.
Pick a setting
We were very fortunate to have a fabulous black fireplace as the backdrop for our party table. Choose a setting that can be decorated as a mise en scene for your focal point – the party food table.
Dead Man Fingers – Carrot sticks!
Looking for something quick, easy and healthy to put on the Halloween Table? Why not try our Dead Man Fingers!
To ease my parental guilt at all the sugar-laden treats on the Halloween table, we often have a tub of Dead Man Fingers lurking at the back – and surprisingly, after all the sugary treats, the kids often happily munch on them.
Why not have a look at our Facebook page for more photos of our Halloween Party?
Halloween Party Food!
The weather’s turning spooky – the southwest is due to be hit by the ‘perfect storm’. Halloween is almost upon us so we thought we’d share some of our ghostly creations for your Halloween Parties. Continue reading
We’ve heard some great news – traditional children’s parties are making a comeback! As the economic downturn tightens its grip on family finances, and the wave of popularity for home crafts rides on, more families are shunning expensive soulless party venues in favour of parent-styled children’s parties at home, or in local community facilities.
A recent survey commissioned by Buttons Children’s Parties found that nearly seven out of ten parents said they were returning to creating their own, more traditional, style of parties. So we’ve put together some top tips for holding your child’s party at home, or in a community hall.
Those balmy summer days seem so long ago now don’t they? The fluffy slipper boots that have been lurking under the bed for the past few months have been dragged out and slapped on. The wardobe of floaty summer dresses has been replaced by snuggly jumpers and winter boots. The mornings fresh with the promise of a glorious day, have made way for mornings of grey murk and the hope for a glimpse of sunshine, so we thought we’d share a few photos of our Last Days of Summer party to inspire a warm glow as you contemplate switching the heating on.
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