Party FAQs

This Party FAQ page has come about through popular demand.

We have had many requests for tips and ideas for kids birthday parties - in fact so many, that we thought we would share the conversations that go back and forth. (It also saves on repeating the information!)

Sometimes people have a question, e.g. "How many is a good number to invite to a 1st birthday party?"

So here is the place to ask your party question, or answer someone else's party question. Don't be shy. This forum is open to anyone who would like to contribute.

Note: Please keep it to questions about kids' birthday parties.

• Got a funny party story or great tip?



• Or maybe you've got a question to ask?



• Can you answer someone else's question?

Below are other FAQs sent in - just to get you started.

Pumpkin Patch Party Question 
For the past couple of years I have had my son's birthday at the pumpkin patch nearby (his birthday is in October). The kids love it so I plan to go ahead ...

Has anyone used this instead of tie dye? 
I'm thinking of using Simply Spray instead of tie dye at my son's b-day party (I'm trying to avoid the disaster of the dye)
Has anyone used it www.simplyspray....

Feed the parents at my son's birthday party? 
I'm having a birthday party for my five year old in two weeks.

I have had to cut costs right back and so far have managed quite well. My question is ...

Joint Birthday Party 
I have two sons - 6 and 8 years old. Their birthdays are only 2 weeks apart and I wanted to simplify things this year by having one big party (less work!...

Help with birthday invitations 
I have a question about what to put on my son's birthday invitations...

He's inviting only a few friends from his kindy class and I'm mailing the invitations ...

How to make a Pinata? 
Do you have any (easy) instructions on how to make a Pinata? My son's birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks and I need an easy recipe (cos I'm not ...

1st Birthday Gift 
Hi - I was wondering what ideas anyone has for a 1st birthday gift. My friend's daughter is having her first birthday in a couple of weeks and I'm at ...

How to Make a Batman Cake 
Does anyone have an easy design for a Batman cake? I have looked around the internet and some of the designs look quite difficult to make. My son is ...

Choc dipped stawberries recipe  
Just wondering if you still have the you-tube video of dipping strawberries in chocolate please? It was so helpful, and now I have forgetten how to do ...

Face Painting - what paint to use? 
I've been asked to do some face painting for a friend whose daughter is having a fairy party. What face paint should I use and do you have any good designs?...

What a great idea 
Just a note to let you know I think this forum is a great idea. I love your cakes. Keep the good cakes (and pics) coming!

5th birthday Party 
I have a son who is turning 5 next month. He has just started pre-school and wants to invite his whole class.

There are 21 children in his class ...

Thanks for the great games! 
Just wanted to stop by and say a big "Thank-you" for the great games we used from your website.

My daughter had her 7th birthday a couple of weeks ago ...

1st Birthday Party ideas 
Hi - my daughter is having her 1st birthday in a couple of weeks and I'm after ideas.

She doesn't have many friends (yet) but has loads of cousins.

What ...

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