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Top tips for organising the perfect party
organisingTOP TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PARTY
Pull off the perfect party without breaking a sweat!
Set a date a minimum of six weeks prior, and have guests RSVP two weeks in advance.
Have a specific time for the party (for example 1pm-4pm) giving yourself plenty of time to set up and tidy up. Time younger kids’ parties around sleep times, to make sure they have a good time! For 2-5 year olds, morning parties work best. For over 5s, choose anytime that suits the family schedule.
Ask for allergies or special dietary requirements on the invite so you know ahead of time whether you need to cater for something different.
Keep a list of invited guests so you can easily tick them off when they RSVP.
SEND INVITES AS SOON AS YOU SET A DATE. USE WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU: TEXT, EMAIL, OR OLD FASHIONED PAPER!
Always have water and sunscreen available if the party is to be outside.
Finger food is best for kids’ parties; kids don’t eat much when they are busy and excited! If you are doing a BBQ, get small-sized things to save on wastage, such as small dinner rolls and mini sausages.
Kids love games so dedicate a large time for pass the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey, statues, musical chairs. (Though be careful of prizes that could be choking hazards for kids under 3 years old).
Theming a party is always fun! Colour themes are great and easy to organise. If you struggle to find party supplies at the moment, make some paper chains from coloured paper, and bunting from scraps of material.
Sleepovers require completely different planning to a day party. Have plenty of healthy snacks and water to make sure kids don’t stay up too late. Popcorn and movies are a great way to get kids to settle before bed. Little touches such as matching PJs are a great, and a very simple way of making it an extraspecial night.
IN SUCH CHALLENGING TIMES, KEEP IT SIMPLE! KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH THEIR FRIENDS.
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CVL Art private kids paint party
A CVL Art private kids paint party is a fun, creative twist to a kid’s birthday party! Your little artist and their friends choose from a bright selection of inspiring artworks to create.
Subjects range from easy to more challenging for the creative kid on a mission – simply chat with CVL Art to discuss subject choices.
Kids are given their own (pre-sketched) canvas of the subject; art paints and brushes are provided, along with step-by-step guidance from Cristina, founder of CVL Art.
At the end of the party, students take home their completed canvas paintings, plus a few cool painting tricks learned along the way. Perfect for ages 7+, this kids paint party comes to you – anywhere within the Gold Coast area.
Reach new heights with an iFLY birthday party!
Want to try something completely different for your next kids birthday party? An indoor skydiving party is a birthday party kids will never forget!
In a private group, kids can soar and fly. There is no jumping and no falling involved — it’s all about simply floating on a column of air.
When you arrive, an iFLY flight and safety instructor will give the group a short rundown of the basics of indoor skydiving. Then it’s time to get decked out in official flight gear, a brightly coloured, special flight suit which will make your kids feel like the real deal.
When it’s time to fly, each flyer will be gently guided into the wind chamber by their instructor. Supported by a cushion of air, the kids will seemingly float! If the birthday flyer is flying with friends or family, they will all be part of the same group.
The large viewing gallery and seamless glass walls of the flight chamber make this a fun viewing experience for everyone, even those not flying. Parents are welcome to take photographs and videos through the glass.
Absolutely no experience is required, and this really is an activity that anyone from the age of three can enjoy.
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