the end was just the beginning
And so went my Tuesday afternoon, nervously attempting (and failing) to neatly inscribe the details for youngest's 9th birthday pool party on these ... I'll be sending a follow-up email with details that parents can actually decipher. The youngest is very, very chuffed about handing out her beach balls tomorrow and has insisted I take... Continue Reading →
I wanted to call this blog "Something to hide (and stuff that shouldn't be stashed) ..." but it was waaaaay too long. You'll understand the stashing reference shortly, and possibly wish it hadn't been burned into your psyche. In the meantime ... Confession: I usually start my blogs the night before. They don't just trill... Continue Reading →
I'm a little freaked out. Weather reports for the eldest's 11th birthday party tomorrow range from 39 to 43 degrees. Fark! And we're holding it outdoors at a harbour pool from 11am to 2.30pm. That's going to be pleasant ... sooooo not. I have NO idea how I'm going to keep the icing from sliding... Continue Reading →
Regular readers of HouseGoesHome are familiar with how much I love throwing a party. And they won't be surprised to hear that I've been planning the eldest's upcoming 11th birthday for months. We're going with a Hawaiian theme. To be exact, it's supposed to be a Hawaiian pool party at my sister's flash, newly renovated... Continue Reading →
The youngest's winter wonderland party was a hit. For my own sanity, I probably should have skipped the pre-party pump class, but if I had my gym instructor wouldn't have been able to give me the excellent tip on creating a snowman's head for the birthday cake. I woke up on Sunday morning stricken by... Continue Reading →
Kids love prehistoric stuff, whether it's reruns of The Flintstones, dinosaurs or the latest DVD release to tackle the era, The Croods. Here's how to throw a party that will totally rock. Crood party activities to keep them occupied ... >> If you're lucky enough to live in the ACT, you could hold a party... Continue Reading →
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