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Party food on a budget

Are you busy and want some ideas for budget party food? As a working mum who also ran a party venue for three years, I would like to share some of what I learnt over the last 15 years of doing parties! Often you can make cost effective party food by using a little creativity and it needn't take too much time either.

The Worst Party Ever! Top 10 tips to avoid party disasters.

You've heard about party disasters and you just don't want your party known as the worst party ever! Here's our top 10 tips on how to avoid party disasters!

Kid's Birthday Cakes made by you!

We've seen our customers make some amazing kids birthday cakes. From first time efforts to advanced cake decorating, kids love cakes made by mums and dads. Here's a few pictures of their birthday cakes, many are themed for the party.

Decorating with Honeycomb Balls

Honeycomb balls are a one of the most versatile and fun party decorations. You can make backdrops for your buffet, centrepieces for the party table, hanging decorations and much more. Add tissue pom poms, lanterns and fans for extra interest.

Emoji Party

Emoji Parties are great for teens or any age. They are alot of fun to organise with opportunity for adding your creative flair. We have a great selection of emoji decorations, party supplies, party bags and party bag fillers, not to forget the fun emoji balloons.

School Holiday Boredom Busters

Sick of seeing the kids glued to the TV or technology these school holidays or are the kids getting a bit stir crazy? Here's some school holiday activities and fun ideas to help, including some time saver tips for busy mums.

Organising an All Blacks Vs Lions Rugby Party

Celebrate the Lions Tour of New Zealand with official licensed All Blacks Party merchandise at your party. Whether you are organising a party, BBQ with friends or just watching the All Blacks play the Lions, then show your support for the All blacks with, official licensed plates, cups and napkins. Set the scene with All Blacks bunting by Jazabaloo and Go AB's balloons.

Chocolate Crunch Slice recipe

Here's my go to quick and easy chocolate slice recipe. Perfect when you need to take a plates to school or a friends place. Add a few sprinkles and it makes the perfect party food.

Dinosaur Party with Flair!

Usually Dinosaur Parties are popular around the age of 3. In this case my 15 year old daughter wanted one, so here's some ideas and inspiration that can be used for any aged Dinosaur Party. I've added some geometrics which are on trend, but kept some of the classic dinosaur party decorations and traditional party games.

Minecraft Themed Party

Mojang™’s game Minecraft™ is such a craze for kids right now and it’s the perfect theme for a birthday party! This year we put together our own DIY Minecraft party for a 10 year old

Chocolate Dinosaur Eggs

One of my favourite dinosaur party food recipes! These eggs can be made of solid chocolate or as hollow eggs. I made solid ones as it was easier.

Glitter Play Dough

Children love to model playdough into all sort of shapes and creations. It can be used as an ice breaker game at a party or creatively added as a themed party games, such as making a play dough dinosuar at a dinosaur party. Play dough is also a great take home item to add to the party bag. It that can be made a couple of days in advance.

Here's our no bake play dough recipe, plus ideas of everyday tools the kids can use when playing with playdough.

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