Girls' Party Themes
How to throw a fabulous fairy party
MICHAELA FOX Michaela Fox shows you how to create the perfect fairy garden party.
How to throw an Alice in Wonderland party
Party at Luna Park
Throw a vintage farm party
First birthday party: Baby elephant theme
More girls' party themes
Boys' Party Themes
Disco Batman birthday party
Josefa Pete Birthdays are about so many things, but most importantly they are about creating childhood memories together, sharing moments and piecing together the stories they will talk about and reminisce over one day when they are older. Josefa Pete shows shares her son's disco Batman party, "because it's awesome".
How to throw a 'Despicable Me' party
Science Party
Throw an arcade party
Throw an UP themed birthday party
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Party Preparation
Why I banned presents at my kids' birthday parties
Alison Bradshaw Are birthday parties for kids without presents the equivalent of pubs without beer for adults? Find out what happened when this mother banned presents at her kids' parties.
1.3m people 'like' boy's Facebook birthday surprise
Forcing parents to invite entire class to parties
The social minefield that is a child's birthday party
Taking kids' parties too far?
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Party Invitations
Girls' first birthday invitations
To start the first birthday celebrations off here is a sweet first birthday invitation for your little angel's big day.
Boys' first birthday invitations
Pirate party invitation
Pretty pinstripe party invitations
Groovin' music party invitations
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Party Games
Party games for girls
Livia Gamble The invites have been sent out, you have an idea of what food to serve but how on earth are you going to entertain a house full of girls for an entire afternoon?
Racing games
Balloon party games
Pirate party games
Hula Hoop games
Pass the parcel
Celebrity Heads
Chinese Whispers
Marco Polo
Murder winks
Musical chairs
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First Birthday
Vienna's vintage fairy party
Kelly-Anne Kent Kelly-Anne Kent takes us through this stunning vintage fairy party she pulled together for her daughter's first birthday party.
Happy first birthday, Essential Kids!
First Birthday: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
My first children's birthday cake
A first birthday party
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Party Food
Chocolate drizzled nutella meringues
The Kitchen Coquette Easy to make and even better to eat, your kids will love these nutella meringues.
DIY guacamole
Chocolate-coated fairy wands
Pressed picnic sandwiches
Gingerbread Christmas cookie recipe
More party food recipes...
Birthday cakes
Show us your party!
Hundreds of you have shared your birthday cake creations and now you can show us the rest of your party too! From the decorations and party food to the games and party favours – if you threw it we want to see it!
Hey, that's my daughter's cake!
We asked you to share your birthday cake photos, and you sent them in by the dozen.
Share your birthday cake photos!
Have you created a baked masterpiece, or perhaps a kitchen disaster, in an effort to celebrate your child's birthday? Share your photos here and see your name up in lights!
Hey, that's my son's cake!
Take a look at these fantastic creations you submitted for the boys.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar party
A creative twist on an old favourite, it's the Very Hungry Caterpillar like you have never seen him before - all decked out on a cake for Amelia's first birthday!
Let's talk parties
Share your child's first parties
If you're celebrating a birthday for your under-5, share your ideas, themes cakes and stories in our forums.
Kids' parties discussion
School-age parties are a whole new world for parents to conquer. Get ideas and advice from EK members in our forums.
