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		<title>Tips on running your own party</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you wanted the challenge of running your own party then it may be worth looking at our party tips page.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_party_tips.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />Saftey</span><br />
If you are to hire a room, ensure it meets safety requirements. Children will run around. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Remember who the party is really for </span><br />
Grand ideas designed to impress other people don’t work. Keep it simple. Children will enjoy playing with balloons and empty boxes. Try not to plan the party you would like or give the biggest ever party but balance somewhere in between.<span id="more-140"></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Costs</span></p>
<p><span>Cost will always be relative to earnings, but have a budget. Give the children they party they want (within limits) whilst still maintaining budgets and overall control. </span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Invite a family friend to help</span> <br />
Most people will be thrilled to be asked.</p>
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<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Adults</span><br style="text-decoration: underline;" />Try to participate adults within some of the games, especially where a large number of adults are present. This will help keep background conversations to a minimum and not divert attention away from the party.</span><br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Food</span> <br />
Follow the eating with a sit down entertainment such as a magic show or craft. (i.e. not running around). </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sweets</span> <br />
Hand out all the sweets at the end of the party. It’s easier to control 30 children who are not pumped high on e-numbers. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Party Numbers</span> <br />
If it’s your first attempt at running a party, keep the numbers to a minimum - below 20.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Time</span> <br />
2 hours is adequate <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Time of party food</span><br />
Plan the party food to be served near a time when children would normally eat. Take this into consideration when initially deciding the start time to the party. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Games</span> <br />
Plan a number of individual and team games throughout the party, however make the final game reveal a prize to share with every child. We conclude with pinata. Children take it in turns to break the party centre-piece. Once broken the floor is showered with prizes to share and everyone goes home a winner. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dressing up</span> <br />
If you have organsied a pirate or a wild west party at your home, a number of the invited may arrive dressed the part. You may then have concerns about children swinging their plastic swords at your newly decorated room or firing guns at your best china-wear. Have an empty box ready to store all armory during the party. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ages</span> <br />
Having a party with mixed ages works really well. Just add an extra hurdle in some of the games for the older children. For our pirate party we play a simple find and collect the hidden treasure. We stagger the start time on this game so the youngest children begin collecting first and oldest last.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Distractions</span> <br />
Clear away items that will distract children from the main party. A nearby football may interest a child away from the main party game. When one person starts others will then follow this distraction. You can organise too much entertainment! <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Start the party</span><br />
Start the party with a quick game, to allow for late-comers<br />
5-10 minutes into the party when all your guests have arrived. Sit them in a circle, explain your planned party and any &#8220;no-zone areas&#8221;.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tidy up Time</span> <br />
Parties always take 3 times longer than you expected to tidy up. If you are hiring as hall, Allow time.<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Party bags</span><br />
To prevent party-bags shortages, errors and mix-ups, add a gift tag or sticker onto the party bag with the name of the child the party bag is intended for. <br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Party Numbers</span><br />
Party Numbers will change. Expect the following&#8230; (1) to see children who have not replied to an invitation (2) late cancellations (3) for people to reply to invitations an hour before the party.</p>
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<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Games</span><br style="text-decoration: underline;" />To keep the party moving, plan to keep the length of each party game under 15 minutes.</span></p>
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		<title>Kids’ parties go retro this summer</title>
		<link>http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/kids%e2%80%99-parties-go-retro-this-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For something a little different, choose  The Little Things’  new vintage-print fabric party bags
The Little Things is an online company selling adorable party bags and decorations for children. 
Alongside its classic range of white recycled-paper bags with colourful printed tissue, The Little Things is now selling chic vintage-print fabric bags. You can choose from fabric by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="party bags" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_party_bags.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />For something a little different, choose  The Little Things’  new vintage-print fabric party bags<span id="more-306"></span></p>
<p>The Little Things is an online company selling adorable party bags and decorations for children. <br />
Alongside its classic range of white recycled-paper bags with colourful printed tissue, The Little Things is now selling chic vintage-print fabric bags. You can choose from fabric by designers such as Michael Miller or Robert Kaufman and, for as little as £5.75 each bag comes stuffed full of gorgeous goodies. Gifts include wooden push-up toys, racing cars, train whistles, paper fans and rocket balloons. Bags come tied with red<br />
For more information visit<a href="http://www.thelittlethings.info/Fabric%20Party%20Bags.html"> <span style="color: #0000ff;">the little things website</span></a></p>
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		<title>fancy dress</title>
		<link>http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/fancy-dress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The party essential fancy dress are available from a number of outlets nowdays including the ubiquitous marks and spencer.

Here&#8217;s the list of outlets currently stocking the themed outfits :
 
Marks and Spencer
Early Learning Centre
Toys R Us
Hamleys
Party Delights
Letterbox
PartyBox
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The party essential fancy dress are available from a number of outlets nowdays including the ubiquitous marks and spencer.</p>
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<p><span id="more-364"></span>Here&#8217;s the list of outlets currently stocking the themed outfits :</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1402&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Marks and Spencer</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1304&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Early Learning Centre</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1270&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Toys R Us</span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=1205&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Hamleys</span></span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=659&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Party Delights</span></span></span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=894&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Letterbox</span></span></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=56&amp;id=77910"><span style="color: #0000ff;">PartyBox</span></a></p>
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		<title>kidzpop drink</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kidzpop is a totally new and unique product in the childrenís non-alcoholic beverage market. Primarily Kidzpop is designed for the family and children&#8217;s party market and also makes a welcome addition to any special celebration or function. Designed in a champagne style corked bottle, the pop on opening creates a magic moment for any child. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="kidzpop" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_kidzpop.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />Kidzpop is a totally new and unique product in the childrenís non-alcoholic beverage market. Primarily Kidzpop is designed for the family and children&#8217;s party market and also makes a welcome addition to any special celebration or function. <span id="more-268"></span>Designed in a champagne style corked bottle, the pop on opening creates a magic moment for any child. A great value high quality carbonated fruity drink; its taste is thanks to the fruit extracts of vanilla, orange, apple, grenadine, raspberry, cassis and strawberry. E numbers only amount to 0.001% and this negligible amount is only to ensure a shelf life of two years. An attractive addition to any soft drinks display with its bright fun, multi coloured label and foil top. It catches the eye in an instant and even when displayed in its case it is just as appealing. Kidzpop is is available in a box of six for just £24.99 including postage and packaging from the kidzpop website. Already been taken up by various leading family entertainment venues throughout the UK. Kidzpop is a welcome, refreshing and unique addition to the entire retail and wholesale network in the UK and through our own in house Logistics centre we can ensure swift delivery of your Kidzpop order usually within 48 hours. For more information visit the website at <a href="http://www.kidzpop.co.uk/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.kidzpop.co.uk/</span></a></p>
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		<title>Party Supplies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The big list of party suppliers in the UK to help find that exact themed party plate: 
Important Occasions for balloons, and offers on partywear
 Party Delights Easy to navigate website.
PartyBox Biggest range in the UK
KidsParties4U Great Prices
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="party supplies" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_partyballoon.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />The big list of party suppliers in the UK to help find that exact themed party plate:<span id="more-264"></span> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.birthdaypartyheliumballoondelivery.co.uk/categories.php?cat=18"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Important Occasions</span></a> for balloons, and offers on partywear</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=659&amp;id=77910" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Party Delights</span></a> Easy to navigate website.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=56&amp;id=77910" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">PartyBox</span></a> Biggest range in the UK</p>
<p><a href="http://www.kidsparties4u.co.uk "><span style="color: #0000ff;">KidsParties4U</span></a> Great Prices</p>
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		<title>Magicians</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Always a popular request for parents, looking for a good magician to perform at a children&#8217;s party. Voted W.A.M Children&#8217;s Entertainer of the Year for two years running, Carl Charlesworth is a full time professional entertainer and member of the famous magic circle working in the Buckinghamshire area.
Have a look at his website for more details [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="magicians" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_magiccircle.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" /> Always a popular request for parents, looking for a good magician to perform at a children&#8217;s party. <span id="more-259"></span>Voted W.A.M Children&#8217;s Entertainer of the Year for two years running, Carl Charlesworth is a full time professional entertainer and member of the famous magic circle working in the Buckinghamshire area.</p>
<p>Have a look at his website for more details : <a href="http://www.magiccarl.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">MagicCarl</span></a></p>
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		<title>Diggerland</title>
		<link>http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/diggerland/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Diggerland, the theme park where children and adults can ride and drive real construction machinery. Diggerland hosts birthday parties. There are four Diggerland’s, Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire.  
 
The current Birthday Party package includes:
Pre-printed personalised party invitations, entry to Diggerland for all invited children, entry to Diggerland for up to 4 adults, Safety video, Unlimited rides and drives on our REAL diggers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_diggerland.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />Diggerland, the theme park where children and adults can ride and drive real construction machinery. Diggerland hosts birthday parties. There are four Diggerland’s, Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire.  <span id="more-253"></span></p>
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<p>The current Birthday Party package includes:<br />
Pre-printed personalised party invitations, entry to Diggerland for all invited children, entry to Diggerland for up to 4 adults, Safety video, Unlimited rides and drives on our REAL diggers and dumpers for the party duration, Unlimited use of computer digger games, Unlimited use of bouncy castles, digger sandpit and pedal power diggers, Rolling fun digger video to watch, Party meal for all children and Helium filled Diggerland balloons to take away. The day can be remembered with a certificate for each child to take home.</p>
<p>Birthday parties can be booked on any day that Diggerland is open and last 2 and three quarter hours, including meal times.  The Party meal comes in a Diggerland Lunch Box which each child can keep and take home with them.</p>
<p>There are age restrictions of 5 and 8 on certain mechanical rides and drives.  Children under these age limits must be accompanied by an adult on the ride.  Height restrictions may also apply.  Extra adult entry tickets at £11.25 can be purchased either in advance or on the day, this covers use of all the rides and drives but does not include any refreshments.</p>
<p>Customers are welcome to bring their own Birthday Cakes and Goodie Bags.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.diggerland.com/">diggerland website</a></p>
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		<title>Personalised Jelly</title>
		<link>http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/personalised-jelly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jelly]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Jelly vision have developed what they call &#8220;a unique product&#8221;. A series of jelly moulds can be designed and developed to incorporate any name, no matter how unusual or obscure it may be. Great for Birthdays. The moulds can be used for making jellies, microwaveable cakes, blancmanges or many other inventive ideas that the parents can think of. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Jelly Mould" src="http://www.smallimportantpeople.co.uk/kidspartyideas/wp-content/uploads/image/thumbnail_jelly_mould.jpg" alt="" width="112" height="112" />Jelly vision have developed what they call &#8220;a unique product&#8221;. A series of jelly moulds can be designed and developed to incorporate any name, no matter how unusual or obscure it may be. Great for Birthdays. <span id="more-245"></span>The moulds can be used for making jellies, microwaveable cakes, blancmanges or many other inventive ideas that the parents can think of.  The personalised Jelly moulds cost £3.99 with a delivery charge of £1.50 if purchased from their website. A a few other moulds also available on their website. It&#8217;s also worth having a look at the Liverpool website to a great example of how moulds can work for a logo. (link below).</p>
<p>Jelly Vision is available from House of Frazer. Lakeland, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and Party Pieces have started to sell their products as well.</p>
<p>Jelly Vision website <a href="http://www.jellyvision.co.uk/">www.jellyvision.co.uk</a> we believe this is  and we are</p>
<p>Party Pieces website <a href="http://www.partypieces.co.uk/pages/search/search.asp?txtSearch=mould&amp;submitflag=true&amp;ctgry=PartyPieces&amp;x=18&amp;y=13&amp;serial=09012154300354406">www.partypieces.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Liverpool website <a href="http://store.liverpoolfc.tv/search/jelly/1">store.livepoolfc.tv</a></p>
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		<title>themed party hats</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Birthday Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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