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Dear Readers...
How many sleeps before my birthday? Can I have a fairy party? Can I have a spiderman cake? I call this line of questioning ‘birthday buzz' and it humms along at varying degrees throughout the year. Though the very thought of planning and hosting the next party 9 months before its due date may send a shudder down your spine, ‘birthday buzz' is a childhood right and as parents we can expect to hear quite a lot of it.
The trend ‘du jour' in parties is environmental - all things green and is a refreshing change from all things red, yellow and blue in brightly lit play centres. Emily received an invitation to a ‘spotlight prowl party' at Centennial Park. 'How lovely', I thought, until her friend's mother asked me to be a designated ‘responsible adult'. Not too sure about how responsible I can be when faced with anything other than children crawling but I took the challenge and said yes.
This week we have put together a party issue with some great ideas and a fantastic competition from Tupperware to appeal to the party animal in you... enjoy!
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Jane King
Mother to Emily 8, Cristian 14
Founder of Parenting Australia
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There are thousands of birthday cake ideas out there. We have put together a selection for you to start your research for the perfect childrens birthday cake. You can make the cake yourself or you can get ideas for what you would like a cake decorator or baker to create for you. Click here for the full article!
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| What cake designs have you made or purchased for a birthday cake? Let us know on our discussion forum! |
| Birthday Party Themes, Games and Ideas |
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Party Themes are always lots of fun! You can use many types of things to theme your child's birthday party, and even yours. From the invitations, to the decorations, to asking your special birthday party guests to come dressed-up in party theme as well.
We have put together a list of themes along with games and ways to make the birthday unforgettable. Click here for the full article!
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| We couldn't cover every theme so we invite you to head over to our forum and tell us about some of your own party ideas. Click here to join in the discussion! |
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| Little Big Shots, the international children's film festival features the best in local and international children's shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, child-produced films. |
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Twister |
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Treasure Hunt |
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Dress Up Relay (how many clothes - shoes and hats can each player get on in one minute) |
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Piñata |
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Pin the Tail on the Donkey |
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Pass the Parcel |
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Mummies - Pair up the kids and give them a roll of toilet paper. Fastest person to cover thier 'mummy' wins. |
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Charades |
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Air Guitar Contest |
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Cake Building Contest |
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Musical Statues |
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The Eco Kids Fesitval, Australia's first ever Green Living Expo just for kids, featuring workshops, games, gadgets, arts and crafts, magic, puppetry, and some of Australia's best children's entertainment including Dorothy the Dinosaur.
This is your day to Eco Play! |
| Parenting Australia Competition |
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Tupperware and Parenting Australia are giving our readers the chance to win one of 11 Tupperware Party Packs valued at $52.90 each.
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ABC Reading Eggs is a highly innovative program based on the latest research, designed to make learning to read easy and fun by combining books with online reading games and activities... And it works!
We've had great feedback from thousands of satisfied parents whose children are learning to read. Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with reading success, really motivates children to keep learning.
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Access code: WEB89EGG |
| Mummy bloggers share their party stories |
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| A few months ago Noah turned three and we held a huge party in our back yard to celebrate. This was the first year he had really been interested in parties, his fascination heightening five weeks earlier when he attended a friend's third birthday party. Read more... |
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I truly have no idea where the last year has gone, but my baby boy will turn one in just a couple of weeks! Surely it can't have been twelve months ago that I waddled, overdue (again) into the maternity ward to be induced. Can it? Read more...
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| Save money , don't pay retail price again. Save time, no need to shop around or haggle on kids products. Genuine discounts from genuine suppliers. Have a look through our directory of suppliers to see just how much you can save. Kiddie Coupons in conjunction with Parenting Australia are offering 50% Off membership until 31/10/09. Normally $36, now pay $18. Use promo-code PA89. Why Join? Find out by clicking here . Are you a supplier? Click here to see why you should advertise with us. |
| Have Your Say - Under 7's Disco |
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"Parents flocked to Oxford St yesterday as Slide nightclub opened its doors for Australia's first Baby Loves Disco event - where children under the age of seven go clubbing, wear feather boas, swill organic apple juice and get temporary tattoos." - Daily Telegraph 24th August |
| Harmless fun or is it encouraging kids to party at a young age? Have your say on our discussion boards! |
| Party Entertainers |
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Face Painting |
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Clowns |
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Jumping Castles |
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Pony Rides |
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Petting Zoo |
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Kids DJ |
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Balloon Artist |
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Magician |
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Fairies |
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Snake/Animal Handler |
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