Tag: birthday
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My Top 7 Tips for a Successful Birthday Party!
How to organise a stress-free birthday party I’ve always been adamant that I wasn’t going to get caught up in the whole Birthday party thing; inviting the entire class and spending a fortune. However, I don’t mind paying a bit more for a small group to do something special. Last year we didn’t have a…
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How many birthday parties?
Now that Madame has started school, I’m finding that the number of Birthday invitations is rapidly increasing. According to my calculations, with 60 children in Reception there is a likelihood that she could have a party a week to go to! That’s a lot of presents, cards and gift wrap. Realistically, how many parties do…
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I hate party bags!
I have a very strong aversion to kid’s party bags; I don’t know where the fear comes from or where the tradition originated. Can we blame the yanks again? I’m doing my best to keep my daughters birthdays under control, as an ex-teacher I know how it can all get carried away. I’ve heard stories…
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Father’s Day???
I was totally busted buying a last minute BIRTHDAY present for hubby at Sainsbury’s. Madame spent ages picking this out and was very pleased with herself. It was all going well until……. Doh! At least…
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I’m a Freak! I’m scared of Birthday parties!
I’m not afraid of clowns or balloons but today I realised I have a fear of birthday parties (I’m a Fragapene)??? My daughter turns three in 3 weeks. I have always been adamant that I’m not going to get swept up in the madness of having the perfect birthday party, spending hundreds, organising venues, hand-made…