Birthday Parties

"A Hoy Me Hearties!" Bring your backyard alive by hosting a Pirate Party. Pirate Parties are an adventure-filled day with teasing treasure hunts, exhilarating expeditions and gallant gatherings. This party is sure to go down in history!

The birthday cake is an important part of any boy's birthday party, with the cutting of the cake often serving as the conclusion to a spirited and fun-filled day.

The birthday cake is considered an important element of a little girl's party, as girls generally exhibit finely-tuned observation skills, and an appreciation for detail.

Is your child’s birthday about to roll around again? Eek, what wacky idea will they come up with this year? A theme is a great way to get the ball rolling with the party planning – once you and your child have settled on an (achievable) theme, sorting out the decorations, food and party games/activities should follow quite easily.

Calling all creative geniuses, this party is perfect for you! A make-it-your-own party allows guests to bring their creative flair into many aspects of the party from their attire for the day to the food they will be eating. The idea for a party like this is to encourage guests to create their own party.

If there's one thing girls love to do at parties it's dance and sing! A Disco party provides the perfect opportunity to move and groove.

Kick your husband or boyfriend out of the house for the night, and send the kids to their grandparents. It’s time to host a girls’ pamper session at your place! Invite half a dozen of your closest girlfriends to share in the fun with one of our girls’ night in invites.

What child doesn’t love making mess? Encourage the mayhem and fun at your pre-schooler’s next birthday party by hosting a ‘messy party’! Here’s how …

Gardening is a really fun activity for kids to get involved in – and it’s also a unique party idea. Send out a greeny invite, then gather a selection of inexpensive supplies like small plastic or terracotta pots, seeds or seedlings, potting mix and trowels.

So you’ve sent your invite out in plenty of time, but now the RSVP date has passed … and to be honest, you’re getting antsy about who’s coming to your party. When friends don’t reply to an invitation – whether they have a reasonable excuse or not – it can make it very hard to complete your party planning. So how do you prompt a definite response?

Party time doesn’t have to equal junk food all the time.

Being a princess for a day is every little girls dream, and what better way to celebrate turning a year older than hosting a Fairy Princess Party in true royal style.

For many, hosting a children's party can be a financially daunting task. The great news is that kids don't know or care what things cost, so with a little organisation and some clever planning, it's easy to host a successful party on a shoestring.

So you want to host a surprise party? A surprise party can be the most fantastic and memorable event that gets talked about leading into and often long after the event takes place. It's such a great way of showing someone how much you think they rock - because organisng one is damn hard work!

If you missed part 1 of hosting a wicked surprise party, you can view it here. Once you’ve decided that you’re the right person to organise this kind of she-bang, it’s time to get planning! Here are a few ideas to keep you on track…

Pack your compass and your binoculars, we're going on an expedition! A Jungle Fever Party is so much fun and takes guests on an adventure packed journey.

It's important to provide some form of entertainment at any children's party, to ensure the event has structure and momentum. Fortunately, there are many entertainment options to suit every budget, child and age group, so here are a few points of inspiration to help you get it right when hosting your next party.

If you have a birthday party to host, look no further for tips to keep the little ones amused.

Looking for a party idea for an older child? How about a cooking, art or sewing class? There are lots of companies that run these kinds of activities specifically for kids, and if you invite a group of, say, six to 10 children, you may be able to secure the class and teacher exclusively for your party.

Gatherings of kids are heaps of fun, whether it’s for a birthday or another occasion such as Easter, Christmas or an end-of-school-term celebration. One big part of a party is being allowed to have treat foods, which of course need to be limited to special occasions.

Those of us who’ve got kids know that their first birthday is a big cause for celebrating. Your teeny tot will love sticking their fingers in the cake and crawling or toddling around with a few other littlies. And every parent should be proud of getting their child through that first year, having survived sleepless nights, teething and first fevers, as well as watching them develop from a newborn into a dynamic little person! How will you celebrate?

Everybody loves a spooky theme and what better way to celebrate turning a year older than by being scared out of your wits?

So your child's birthday is fast looming, and the questions are coming thick and fast regarding what the day will hold. Depending on your child's age and personality, and your capacity to pull off this much-anticipated event, a few considerations and simple steps can help ensure a fun-filled event for the kids that's as stress-free as possible for you.

Let’s face it, with most of us having to watch our pennies at the moment, now isn’t the time to be spending frivolously.

Mums and Dads have been hosting children's parties for decades, and while fads and themes will come and go, there are some key elements to ensuring successful parties, which are best not kept secret.

Did you know that you can create your own customised e-invitation at MyInvites? How to: Choose one of our many background designs (such as these groovy stripes), upload any photo you like from your personal collection, then enter your party details as usual. It's literally a snap!

For the preschooler, parties are a major event on the family calendar and an increasingly important social occasion - usually with growing consideration and excitement each year.

At primary school age, parties take on the greatest significance. Events are anticipated well in advance, kids are more discriminating, and they will likely have some reasonable, or unreasonable party expectations for you to reach!

Running out of weekend activity ideas for the kids? You’ve done the bowling, bike tracks and movies, so now give yourself a break from driving all over town, and enjoy some no-effort, at-home fun. Allow each child to invite a friend over so it’s double the fun. Here are a couple of classic activities to keep them busy …

Are you a child of the ‘70s or ‘80s? Then you’ll probably have fond memories of going to birthday parties at groovy venues like the ice-skating rink, roller-skating rink, ten-pin bowling alley, or even the drive-in movies. Remember the fun you and your friends had?

Yes, McDonald’s parties are still here and they’re even more fun than when you were a kid. You can still enjoy the ice‐cream cake, but there’s way more on offer now.

If you have an event to plan but you're not ready to reveal all of the details just yet, why not send a groovy Save The Date e-invite?

Lawn bowls is one of those activities that used to be seen as a little daggy – that is, until everything retro became cool again, and taking up your grandfather's favourite past time was suddenly an acceptable way to spend your Saturday!

It's every boy's dream to have special super powers - what better way to fulfill this dream than by hosting a Superhero Party. Gone are the days when Batman and Robin were the only superheroes around. These days superheroes range from Spiderman and Ninja Turtles to the Power Rangers and Ben 10. The list is endless and don't get me started on the villains!

Have you ever wondered about a perfect party theme for the child who can't stay still? A sports theme is just what you're looking for!

There are certain key items that can help make party planning easier – and if you like to entertain, it’s a handy idea to set yourself up with some basics to suit a variety of occasions.

Sleepover parties have always been a favourite, whether it's pitching a tent in the backyard, camping out on the lounge room floor or sleeping 10 girls in a one bedroom. No matter how it is done, slumber parties provide an intimate and relaxed type of gathering. It is the only party where PJ's and pillows are essential, late night giggles can be shared and midnight munchies are acceptable.

Your kids probably have a bedroom jam-packed with toys, games, books, and electronic gadgets. With Christmas only a couple of months ago, the generosity of friends and family all year round, and the piles of presents bestowed upon them each birthday, it’s easy for children to end up with more than they can really use or properly appreciate.

When it comes to planning your child’s birthday party, the only limit is your imagination. With a little extra planning and creativity, you can create a theme that makes the day even more memorable. Remember, children have the most incredible imagination so with some simple props you can transform any venue into the perfect party playground. Here’s our A-Z list of awesome kid’s party theme ideas. Choose a theme with your little one and then… get creative! There’s a huge range of free children’s party invitations here. If you’re stuck for ways to bring your theme to life, ask for some help at support@myinvites.com.au and one of our team will send you some tips!

Or so they tell us… the recipe below has been forwarded to us by a fabulous foodie friend. Known as “Scout’s Cupcakes”, in keeping with this week’s theme it would be cruel not to forward this sure fire wining recipe onto you. Enjoy! Perfect for tea time at home, baby showers or a hen’s afternoon tea party:

No one element of a party seems to evoke more excitement in a child, or more trepidation in its parents, than the birthday cake. Often considered months in advance, and discussed in the post-party analysis, the cake is not only an expression of your child and his or her interests, but a type of annual test many mums (or Dads) feel pressure to pass.

Q. Should I answer my mobile phone at a party?

Q. My daughter is turning 10 and having a sleepover party. She wants to write the invitation in a ‘cool’ kind of way – any suggestions for how we can word it?

Q. Do we have to send guests home from my child’s birthday party with a lolly bag? Personally, I’m not a fan of my kids coming home with yet more sugar (in the form of a lolly bag), after they’ve spent the actual party gorging themselves on jelly snakes and the like!

It is important to keep the toddler's foray into the world of parties as pleasurable as possible to ensure a happy occasion, and a fun party experience your child will want to build on over the years.

When your kids reach school age, the pressure to put on a party extravaganza seems to grow. Yes, hosting an event even better than last year’s can be tricky! Will your child have the time of their life? Will the other kids be equally excited? Will it be smiles all around from drop-off to pick-up time?

From that momentous first-birthday celebration to do’s for toddlers, hosting a children’s party can be nerve-wracking! This is especially the case with the younger years, when their behaviour and moods are so unpredictable. Some little kids love the hype of a party, while others can get easily overwhelmed … so you need to plan the event just right.