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By buyballoonboy, January 8, 2010 9:49 am

When planning a youngsters's party, don't forget the key to a successful one is for the children to have a good time, fun, fun!  And what interprets fun better than playing party games and contests.  One unique and pleasant game that you can never go far wrong with is the pinata!  Not only does a pinata make a great party decoration, it is great entertainment too.  The pinata game is a competition that simply works by first postponing a pinata from the ceiling.  Then, each kid is given an opportunity to break the pinata bank with a sturdy stick.  For the excitement of it, the kid is blindfolded and is formed to turn around 2 or 3 times and then was positioned in the direction of the pinata.

The thrill incorporates expectancy on who gets to break the pinata and release all of the goodies inside.  Pinatas can come in numerous shape and sizes.  The easiest form might be in a variety of a clay pot with candies within but more frequently than always, we look for something fancier, the type that would indulge and pleasure the kid in each one of us.It is a good idea to choose one that relates to the theme of your party.  There are a superabundance of suppliers offering to make customized pinatas that suit your party wishes.  The project might be shoddy and need your time but then again, it could be an even opportunity to work with and have a bond with your kids before the party.  Making a piata is reasonably straightforward and you don't need to spend too much on supplies either.  You will fundamentally need a pinata pattern, an inflated balloon, old papers, scissors, glue, sticky tape, card, tissue papers, strings and crayons.  Don't forget the goodies that you are going to fill the pinata with.

Think candies, chocolates, miniscule toys and even dimes.  Get the inflated balloon and cover it with Paper Mache.  Paper Mache can be manufactured by first mixing glue to water.  Then dip the papers, which should have been cut and torn in strips measuring 6 inches tall and one in.  In width, in the mix.  Layer the paper strips on the balloon covering it but remember to leave a little space for your opening.

Let the initial layer dry before setting in a second one.  When dry, pop up the balloon and take it out.  This can leave a hole on the space that you didn't cover with mache.  Cut the card in the form of your hole and use to cover it.  Seal with the sticky tape and lay layers of paper mache on it then let dry.Make some holes on the sides and slide the strings in to hold the pinata.

Paint your pinatas in different colours with the crayons and voila, you are prepared for your party! 

If this sounds like too much difficult work for you go to your nearest party shop and get one ready to use.

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By buyballoonboy, November 20, 2009 9:38 pm

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Deciding on which party games to play is dependant on a number of factors:

- whether boys are attending

- how big the group is

- whether there is a theme

- what the attendees want to do

When deciding whether boys can come, you might want to bear in mind that girls are sometimes withdrawn when boys are around.

In addition, because girls typically mature quicker than boys, girls may prefer games which are more restrained and less physically gruelling! Naturally, this depends on which girls are coming, because many of them may prefer activity games to sitting quietly, and whether the main girl wants boys to be invited!

A good idea would be to ask the birthday girl, if it's a birthday party, what types of party games for girls she would like to be seen played and whether any of her friends have any ideas about what games they would like to play. That will certainly give you some inspiration.

Captain Hook costume

The villain in J M Barrie's classic book, Peter Pan, was the notorious Captain Hook.  In the 1991 film 'Hook', Dustin Hoffman played Captain Hook.  It's a wonderful fantasy story of pirates and Tinkerbell the fairy. This film gives you some excellent Halloween fancy dress costumes to choose from.

2.) Budget

If there are other holiday party planning enthusiasts organizing the party with you, you can split the costs. Remember that you have to spend for the food, drinks, invitations, venue rental, decorations, giveaways, music, etc.

3.) Venue

If you want the party to be close and personal, hold it at your home. The average home could accommodate about a maximum of a hundred guests. If you would indeed have it in your home, remember that you need to clean it first. If you have more than a hundred guests, or you do not like the idea of having to clean up the house, you could just rent a hall. You can check the available event facilities in your area via the internet.

4.) Guests

Who will be there? Will your family and relatives be the only guests or will you invite many other friends as well? What about neighbors? Is it a "for adults only" party or do you wish to have a kid-friendly crowd as your guests?

Remember that in holiday party planning, you have to organize everything ahead of time because there would surely be a lot of events going on. Make sure to get your guest list done and the invitations sent. Good planning would certainly ensure the perfect holiday party

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By buyballoonboy, October 19, 2009 6:01 pm

Planning a children’s Halloween party need not be bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. Here are ideas and recipes for a unique party that your little witches and warlocks will talk about for months to come.

When planning a Halloween party, the first thing to do is to send invitations. You can make invitations very easily using your computer and, if your children are old enough, they may like to design and print these themselves.

To avoid the frustration of people turning up at your party who have not RSVP’d, a good tip is to purposely omit the party’s commencement time from the invitation. Instead, add the line, ‘Please RSVP to know the party’s start time’ - this should significantly decrease the number of ‘gatecrashers’.

Costumes are next on the ‘to-do’ list and to children this is one of the most exciting aspects of Halloween. Before talking with your children about the options, bear the following in mind:-

• Select a costume for your child that won't disintegrate before the night's festivities are over and one that won’t make the child feel too hot or cold.

• For safety’s sake, ensure the costume will not hamper your child's movement.

• Face paint is a safer alternative to a visibility-impairing mask.

• If the costume is elaborate, dress your child in simple clothing underneath. This way they can easily step out of it to play games, to take a break or even visit the toilet.

Costumes can be purchased, hired or home-made. If you’re considering the latter, there are many websites with a glut of unique ideas – head for Google!

As with any party, you can either keep the décor simple with streamers and balloons or go all out and create your own Haunted House. When planning the party’s décor, make sure you bear in mind the ages of the children attending. Younger ones may find just a few hanging bats sufficiently scary, while most teenagers enjoy a heavily themed venue with scary ambient music and sound effects.

Store-bought cobwebs and dimmed lights are wonderful additions to the Halloween atmosphere too. Older kids delight in sitting down to eat at a themed party table. All you need is a black or purple tablecloth, a vase of dead flowers, tealight candles and a scattering of small party favours to set the scene for a ghoulish supper. If the table is too small to accommodate all your guests, use it to display your food and beverages and provide a buffet meal.

What would a party be without food? A quick Google search will result in many Halloween recipes for some superb but gruesome sounding food including Kitty-litter Cake, Baked Bones and Dracula's Blood Pudding. You can really get creative when it comes to Halloween food -however, it’s best to keep it simple and not too gross-sounding for the younger elementary ages.

When it comes to quenching thirst... a Halloween party isn’t complete without a bowl of punch. Maybe you’d like to try a Blood Bath? This is made by mixing 64 ounces of cran-raspberry cocktail and four cups of apple juice with four cups of vanilla ice cream. Or perhaps you would prefer a Toxic Punch? For this wicked mix, combine four litres of chilled green lemon-lime soda, 24 ounces of orange juice concentrate, two packets of blue Kool-Aid and a few drops of green food colouring.

When planning your Halloween children’s party, prepare two to three games ahead of time. It's also a good idea to have an extra game or activity ready just in case. Children can be unpredictable (no way - I hear you say!) and you need to be flexible – so, if a game is not working or is not being enjoyed, having a back-up means that you can easily substitute one with another.

Many popular games can be given a fresh Halloween twist – for instance Pin the Hat on the Witch and Pass the Pumpkin. Halloween’s classic and traditional game however is Bobbing for Apples in a bowl of water. At our parties we quickly follow this (with faces still wet) with a game of Bobbing for Marshmallows – on a plate of flour.

As an activity, making ‘Ectoplasm’ is always a big Halloween party hit. This eerie substance is made by combining two cups of cornstarch, one cup of water and a few drops of green food colouring. It is made in just seconds, is a great consistency to play with - and guests can also take some home in a sturdy zip-lock bag!

It is always a good idea to provide a quiet corner at parties for children who are not into games. Crayons, some colouring-in sheets, a batch of play dough and a few biscuit-cutters will keep little hands occupied. At sites like Hello Kitty Coloring Pages you’ll find the best Hello Kitty coloring pictureswhile little boys would perhaps enjoy the coloring sheets at Pokemon Coloring Pages.

As an entertaining extra activity, fill a plastic jar with sweets and have each guest write their best guess as to how many are in the jar. This is a good game to play at the beginning of the party, as guests filter in. Announce the grand- winner at the end of the party – the champion wins the jar! As your guests leave, surprise them with some spooky treats to take home.

One of the simplest and most effective inclusions in the traditional goody bag of sweets and chocolates is the Ghost Pop. Place a square piece of white tissue over a lollipop, tie with a small elastic to make a head and then use a black marker to draw eyes on the ghost. These small treats also make great prizes for games.

Finally, remember to charge up your camera and your trusty camcorder and capture each spell-binding moment.