Monday, 29 July 2013

Four Fun Themes for Kids Pamper Parties

Organising a kids pamper party can be a lot of fun, but it is natural to feel a bit unstuck when it comes to choosing the right theme. While one theme is likely to work well for four year olds, you will need something entirely different for a teenager. Fortunately, a little inspiration can help you develop the perfect theme, removing the worry associated with theme design.

Disney Princess

Whether your kids are a fan of one Disney princess, or they love them all, this is one of the simplest themes to create. The best thing about a Disney princess theme is, very few kids grow out of their Disney fascination, even when they reach their teenage years. However, the way you approach the theme does need to change with your children's ages. Younger girls will enjoy having access to a selection of costumes so they can dress up and play with each other. In contrast, older girls will be satisfied with Magic Kingdom themed murals and their favourite Disney songs. Disney themed party supplies are readily available, which makes this theme one of the easier ones to plan.

Countryside Cottage

In recent years, a love for all things vintage has developed among kids aged 9-16. From lace and bunting, to Victorian-style tea parties, rustic charms have become incredibly enticing. You can set a countryside cottage theme for your kids party using bunting, tablecloths, and other fabrics that are pale blue, blush pink, and mint green. Offer food that has a vintage feel. This means tea, cupcakes, triangular sandwiches with the crusts cut off, cloudy lemonade, and ice cream. This is a simple theme, which requires little investment, but a bit of imagination.

Pyjama Party

Pyjama themed pamper parties are easy to plan, because most of the onus is on the children to turn up in their favourite nightwear. When writing the invitations, expressly state that you want the guests to wear their best pyjamas, and that they should bring a teddy. Set the theme further by using fairy lights and navy organza fabric throughout your front room. You can enhance the theme by serving drinks that are consumed at night, such as hot chocolate.

Nutcracker Ballet Theme

A nutcracker ballet theme requires pink, and lots of it. Decorate tables with white, lace table covers. Adorn the front of them with pink bunting, and decorate dishes using pink bows. You can set the theme further by using pink food dye to turn your dishes pink. Think pink cupcakes, pink alcohol-free punch, and you can even bake your own pink bread. When writing out your invitations, encourage the guests to turn up wearing tutus.

The majority of these themes can be executed with very little money. Kids pamper parties theme are more about the colors you choose and the ambiance you set rather than expensive additions. With a little imagination, your theme will be perfect.

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Food to Serve at Teenage Pamper Parties

Whether it is the middle of the summer or the end of the winter, teenage pamper parties are weather friendly and enjoyable for budding fashioni star. In the midst of a session of indulgent pampering, your teenager and her friends will want to enjoy some tasty food. The food and drinks you serve can set the atmosphere perfectly. Here are some suggestions.

Cupcakes

Whether they are home made, or carefully chosen from a store, cupcakes topped with swirls of coloured icing will go down well with most teenage girls. When choosing your cupcakes, make sure you offer a variety of flavours to keep each guest satisfied. Popular flavours include lemon, chocolate, strawberry, and raspberry. For added elegance, accompany each one with butterfly cupcake cases.

Chai Lattes

You would be forgiven for thinking Chai Lattes are complex creations that only baristas are capable of making. Fortunately, you can buy mixes from most local supermarkets, which require little more than some hot milk and a bit of stirring. Chai Lattes are currently one of the most popular drinks among celebrities. As such, they are bound to go down well with teenage girls. One ongoing trend among celebrities is the use of soya milk. You can try this, but do make sure your daughter's friends do not have any allergies first.

Pick and Mix Buffet

With some bunting, large Martini glasses, and a variety of sweets, you can create a pick 'n' mix buffet that will set your daughter's face alight. Pick 'n' mix buffets have become popular at weddings in recent years. As such, it is not hard to get hold of wholesale-rate sweets to fill them with. For added effect, try using popcorn themed paper bags, which give the buffet an authentic look. If you want, create a buffet with a retro feel by using sweets like chocolate eclairs and flying saucers. 

Cream Cheese Bites

With a few saltine crackers, cream cheese, and other toppings of your choice, you can create elegant looking snacks that are suitable for any budget. Popular toppings that accompany these bites include olives, salmon, tuna, celery, and cracked black pepper. To make these snacks look presentable, lay them out next to each other in straight rows.

Tiered Sandwiches

Teenage girls love to feel fancy, but they also like to feel satisfied. Cut the crusts off some white bread. Arrange fillings like cucumber, tuna, and ham. Cut the sandwiches into small triangles, and tier two on top of each other using a cocktail stick. For an afternoon tea feel, try using cake tiers with shabby chic themes.

When arranging a teenager pamper parties, organising food that is perfect for snacking allows your guests to grab something to eat in-between make-up sessions. At most pamper parties, it is only possible to pamper two girls at a time. Providing a selection of handy snacks encourages the other girls to socialize until it is their turn to be pampered.

Thursday, 11 July 2013

Children's Entertainers in Hertfordshire for Girls' Parties

Whether your little girl is four or 14, it is natural to want to organise a party that will put a smile on her face. Many little girls are princesses at heart, which means girly parties often go down well no matter what age they are. As such, you may want to consider organising a pamper party with specialised children's entertainers Hertfordshire.

What Happens at a Typical Pamper Party?

Pamper parties are organised according to the girls' ages. For example, girls aged four to six enjoy a pampering session, as well as lots of fun games. In contrast, older girls are entertained at the same time as being pampered using games like "Just Dance" and a karaoke session. Pampering goes beyond adding a little make-up. Each trained beautician induces relaxation with foot spas, adds a little sparkle with manicures, and styles each girl's hair to perfection. For the younger girls, a little guidance is available. Older girls, on the other hand, do the guiding.

How Else Can You Entertain Girls at a Party?

One of the best ways to create amazing memories of a pamper party is to create a photo backdrop and break out your camera. No matter how old your daughter's guests are, they will be delighted to take away some pictures of the day they spent pampering. You can create backdrops in a room using large white sheets. You do not need a professional camera to take great photos. Encourage the girls to pose infront of the sheet together, and take pictures. Upload them to a private album online, and send the link to the girls and their parents when the party is over.

Younger girls and older girls alike will enjoy bashing a piñata to set free hundreds of delicious sweets. For younger girls, piñatas in the form of Hello Kitty or Dora the Explora will induce excitement. In contrast, older girls will prefer lipstick or shoes. 

While little girls like to act like princesses, many of them like to get messy too. If you are happy to deal with the cleaning up afterwards, set up a fairy painting station in your kitchen, or in your backyard. At the station, provide fairy silhouettes, paint, glue, and glitter. While the girls are waiting for their turn to have their makeup done, they will enjoy creating glittering fairies together.

What Refreshments Should You Provide?

After choosing the right children's parties Hertfordshire for your party, it is a good idea to plan the refreshments. If you choose a pampering party, try not to serve anything that requires sitting down for too long. Small pieces of food that are relatively mess-free are perfect for little girls and teenagers who want to pick up their snacks and wander around. Cupcakes, crudités, and mini pizzas work well. Accompany them with jugs of alcohol-free punch or ready-made glasses of squash to stop them getting thirsty. With enough forward planning, you can execute the perfect party and create happy memories.