Loot Bags from Scholar’s Choice
Looking for loot bag supplies? Scholar’s Choice may not be the first place in Calgary that leaps to mind, but they actually have tons of great small toys to use as …
Birthday Parties
How I Messed Up Our Messy Art Party
I planned a messy art party with a certain degree of naivety. “Kids want freedom,” I declared to my husband. “They WANT to get messy, they will love it! We’ll …
A Nut-Free (and Suck-Free!) Birthday Party
I’m hyper-vigilant about keeping nuts away from our daycare, but avoiding them at birthday parties didn’t occur to me until recently. Most parents are like me: well-meaning, but busy and …
Easy Frozen Party (on a Budget!)
My daughter wanted a Frozen party for her birthday, but scrolling through Pinterest make my stomach began to knot. So much PARTY PRESSURE. Luckily, my kids don’t know about Pinterest. …
Parties at Butterfield Acres
If you have a child who loves animals, Butterfield Acres is an AWESOME choice for a party. Butterfield is an “open farm” just outside Calgary, with unrestricted access for visitors. …
Birthdays at LaserQuest: a Real Party
Stalking your friends through misty darkness. Black light. Lasers. Post-game rankings. What could be more fun? That’s why Denise’s twins knew immediately that they wanted to have their birthday party …
How to Choose a Face Painter
Face-painters are a sure-fire hit at any birthday party. But there are so many. How do you know who to hire? Here are some tips. 1) Check their gallery. This …
Calgary Reptile Parties (a Real Party!)
This week, my wonderful friend Merry from Merry About Town is here! Check out her blog for fantastic recipes and some great inspirational writing, too. Merry hired Calgary Reptile Parties for …