Let’s get pampered spa party theme

I can remember some pretty fun parties as a kid, with many of my favourite themes still being reinvented these days, which brings back some memories!

But if there’s one theme that I so wish I had thought of when I was 10, it’s a pamper party theme.

Perfect for double digits but just as easily adapted for younger girls, the pamper party or spa party theme is quickly becoming popular so I’ve done a quick whip around our LLC vendors to provide you with a little inspiration!

Now of course I am all about keeping things fun and age-appropriate when it comes to this theme. I think there is a way to keep this party theme light hearted and just a bit of fun for the girls without mum’s having to stress about creating a truly adult-like spa or pamper experience.

 

 

I love this glamorous take on the theme, incorporating a fashion parade at the end!

Or why not make it a slumber party, complete with individual tents and TV trays for a DIY makeover before bed?

 

 

You can use one of the hire companies on the Directory to set up a cute setting for the girls:

 

Invitations

Dependent on the age, your invitations and colour palette can be anything from pretty pastels, to pink and gold, or black, white and hot pink for the older girls.

Give your guests a taste of what to expect with these gorgeous examples and matching printables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

Of course every great spa has a relaxing ambience and stylish decor, so prop your room with individual foot spas, hand bowls for manicures, cute chairs, towels and flowers ready for a little TLC.

Then add pops of fun with balloons, hanging decorations and table arrangements.

A printed backdrop such as this one can be used for a dessert table or a photo backdrop:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

Rather than setting a table for a seated party, opt for a table filled with bite size sweets and savouries for the kids to nibble on in between treatments, styled with coordinated tableware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

A party wouldn’t be a party without a few sweet treats, but best make them bite size to prevent ruining wet nail polish!

I love the idea of high tea stands stacked with finger sandwiches, macarons, strawberries dipped in chocolate, and themed cookies that double as take home treats. Oh, and cake. Always cake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How great are these chocolate moulds for manicure sets, lipsticks and hairdryers?!!

 

 

 

Love this fun pamper party cake!:

 

Party Favours

Let the guests take home something special in these favour bags

 

 

 

What do you send your pampered little guests home with to top it all off? Nothing less than a personal mirror of course!

 

This is also a super sweet party favour idea:

 

 

Of course for those who don’t have the room at home or the time to organise it, many venues and roaming entertainment providers are now offering pamper parties as part of their theme repertoire, making them a great options for larger groups too.

 

 

 

 

Perhaps I need to relive my childhood and plan one of these myself…especially being pregnant at the moment I think I’m due for some pampering!

I hope you’ve found some great inspiration for your child’s spa pampering party.

 

Party shopping as easy as 1…2…3!

Ah, shopping around for party supplies… some love it, some hate it. For those that would prefer to spend their Saturday afternoon hanging with the kids or enjoying some ‘me’ time, I’ve got something to share with you today that I know will help!

 

 

You will be thrilled to discover what I’m introducing to you today from The Kit Source who want to make it as simple as possible to prep for a party. They create stylish kits of party supplies, so you can have your party sorted quickly.

But they realised that wasn’t enough, many people wondered if they could create their own Party Kit. Well, now you can, using their proven party formula and the CUSTOM KIT BUILDER.

As an extra bonus – as a fan of the Life’s Little Celebrations blog, The Kit Source is offering you a HUGE 30% off the first Custom Party Kit you build – that’s a saving of up to $40! Simply use the code LLCPARTYTIME by 31^st May 2016.

 

 

WHAT IS IT?

Their exclusive Custom Kit Builder is a handy platform that guides you through the process of choosing your own plates, cups, napkins, cutlery, straws and favour bags, to match the party theme of your choice!

I know that I love to be able to coordinate partyware and using this custom party kit builder I can visualise how all the different items will mix and match together on the day!:

 

WHY?

Lel from The Kit Source explains where the idea of their Custom Kit Builder originated from: “With all the amazing, unique party themes out there, we simply couldn’t create a Kit for all of them. We all love to customise what we purchase, to match our own style or preference. So now you can create a Party Kit for any theme imaginable! 

We know that there are tonnes of other party stores, all with amazing products, but rarely do they help you purchase exactly what you need, for the amount of guests you’ll be having. Most stores leave you to your own devices, to style everything on your own, while struggling to working out how many of each item you’ll need. With our web-app, we’re taking the guesswork out of party planning.”

 

WHERE DO I START?

It’s easy! First, launch the Custom Kit Builder.

Next, you simply work through the steps, selecting your number of guests, then each of your party items.

Once you’re happy, you simply add it to the cart and you’re done. Too simple!

 

BUT THERE’S MORE!
They also have a great range of party decorations already in Kits, but are working furiously behind the scenes to launch a Custom Decoration Kit Builder. It sounds like its going to be amazing – hanging decorations, confetti balloons in a range of colours, streamers, bunting and more!

Oh, and if you need inspiration for your own Party Kit, they’ve put together a number of sample looks into a swanky lookbook; some of my faves are the Tropicana, Natural Chic and Minecraft themed creations!

 

 

I’m sure you’ll have fun creating your own themed party kits, and just a reminder that as a fan of the Life’s Little Celebrations blog, The Kit Source is offering you a HUGE 30% off the first Custom Party Kit you build – that’s a saving of up to $40! Simply use the code LLCPARTYTIME by 31^st May 2016.

 

 

So what are you waiting for?

Time to party plan and build your own party kit!

Happy celebrating!

 

Pink and Gold party supplies snapshot

A pink and gold colour combo is still so popular at the moment – it is the perfect mix of pretty and elegant! It suits everything from a Christening to a 1st birthday, from a baby shower to a 5th birthday!

There are so many party supplies available to suit a pink and gold party which can be found via businesses on the Directory – and it was hard to narrow down a small selection for this blog post!

However I’ve curated this selection to get you started with your party planning and as you click on the source links (under the collage) you will discover LLC partners on the Directory who have more pink and gold items on their website.

Enjoy!:

Shop the look:

For a pretty kids birthday party or christening – shop these pink and gold party supplies at these LLC partner businesses! :

Meri Meri Toot Sweet Garland – Emiko Blue

Sambellina Pink with gold foil plates – Hip and Hooray

Whisper Pink Tassel Garland – Ruby Rabbit Partyware

Pink and gold handmade invitation – Eve & Co

Pink and glitter gold tulle poms – Pom Pom Princess

Pink and gold desserts – My Petite Sweets (Perth)

Pink and gold cupcakes – Sweets with Love (Sydney)

Pink and gold strawberry tower – Chocobon (Melbourne)

Gold iron on onesie print – Sugarlicious Parties

Pink and gold party bags – Illume Partyware

Pink and gold party hat – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures

Pink and gold party horns – Love The Occasion

Pink and gold cupcake wrapper  – Favor Lane

 

So there you have it…all you need to plan a pretty pink and gold birthday party or special celebration for your little ones!

 

 

 

 

 

Kids Party Entertainment and Venues

Past the first birthday, it’s fair to say children’s birthday parties become less about the parents and their friends, and more about the kids wouldn’t you say? The older they get, the more activities kids require to keep them busy for the duration of the party – well after the sugar rush has ended!

Choosing an entertainment option or kids party venue will ultimately depend on the age of the children and budget, as there is really no limit to your imagination when it comes to making the occasion as much of an experience as you like, creating lasting memories for the birthday boy or girl and guests.

Now there is nothing wrong at all with doing the classic party games we all grew up with – pass the parcel, musical statues, pin the tail on the donkey….but for those of you who are looking for something different or perhaps don’t want to take on the role of entertaining the kids – there is a range of options now available to you!

So whether you’re planning a small gathering at home or searching for a fun new venue to take the hassle out of the day for you, we’ve curated our LLC vendors that you can find on the Directory pages to get you one step closer to a fun filled kids party for your child and their friends!  If there isn’t the needed entertainment or venue listed below in your local area – this blog post will provide you some party ideas to look out for in your state!

Kids Party Entertainers

Inviting your child’s favourite character to their party is a dream come true for most younger aged children, keeping them entertained for one to two hours with games, prizes and fun activities before cake.

I’ve personally used entertainers for my children’s last few parties and have found them as a great option that the kids love which also makes things less stressful on the parents allowing them to sit back and relax while their children are entertained.

 

 

When choosing a kids party entertainer you will want to check the packages to see what is included and the length and also the max number of children included in the price. It is also useful to view the testimonials and reviews on their website and facebook page and view their party photos to get a better idea of what they offer.

 

 

For ages 5 and over, you can’t go past a themed party based on a special interest. Karaoke, jewellery making and Lego building are just some of the incredible activities that can come to you and really get the kids involved and engaged!

Choosing an activity all depends on their age and their interest and most kids party entertainers can customise and tailor their hosting to suit the specific age group or guests invited!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stretched for time and love the idea of having someone do more than just the entertainment? Check out these LLC vendors who will not only set up a gorgeous affair, but entertain with a range of activities or packages to choose from!:

 

 

 

 

 

Do It Yourself kits

For those who love the creativity of pulling together a kids party yourself, we’ve found these fantastic vendors who can turn your event into a party your child will still be talking about the next year – while still allowing you to DIY and host the party yourself!

Hire some fun toys and play equipment to turn your home or venue into entertainment central for your kids party! This is only a small snapshot of the huge range available at Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney). I’ve used their ball pit for a few of my kids parties and it is always a huge hit! This soft play range is perfect for 1st and 2nd birthdays!:

 

 

Some fantastic kits to create some fun kids party activities for the kids leaving them with something special to also take home! Perfect for the slightly older age group are these gorgeous necklace kits:

 

 

 

Choose from a range of CreativiTea Kids with various crafty activities on offer the kids can do such as creating these cute wall hangings:

 

 

The various items and kits available from Party Ideas in a Box make running your own party games easy, fuss free and fun for all the kids! They have all the classic party games (eg pass the parcel, egg and spoon race etc) as well as some unique party game ideas!:

 

 

 

The older girls will love these jewellery making kits to create something special to wear after the party:

 

 

 

Kids Party Venues

If you’ve hosted your fair share of parties at home or have an entire class invited, a kids party venue is a fantastic option to save time and mess! Most mums already know of the play centres in their local area. At Life’s Little Celebrations my aim is to feature more of the unique options available for kids party venues – and here are some delightful places and spaces for your next kids party many of which provide not only a venue but various activities such as art and craft or cupcake decorating for the kids to enjoy:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope this helps kick start your party planning preparations – and assists in deciding on something special for your kids party entertainment or venue!

 

 

Shopkins Party Supplies

I don’t even know how or when my 3 year old daughter started getting into the Shopkins craze – but these cute little figurines have started to build up in our home (and sometimes into the mouth of my 1 year old…eek!). Hands up mums if its the same at your place?

Well if your child has started asking for a Shopkins birthday party (and it is one of the themes my daughter is requesting) , this round up of party supplies is all you will need to get you started!

A shopkins party really has the potential to be as fun and cute as the Shopkins characters as you can see in this gorgeous setup by The Sweet Cart:

 

 

Remember you can shop the party supplies showcased here directly from the blog post – just click onto the image and it will take you directly to where you can find the Shopkins party items – most of which are from the fabulous LLC partners you can find on the Directory page! Want to find out how your biz can be showcased? Visit the JOIN page to see the details.

For this blog post I’ve mixed in Shopkins party specific items with pink party items which you can work in with this theme. However given that Shopkins is such a colourful series, really any colour scheme would work!

 

Shopkins Party Invitations & Party Stationery

Some cute Shopkins invitations and stationery which you can use to help style/decorate the whole Shopkins party:

 

 

 

This is such a cute backdrop but I also love the whole party setup by LLC partner Sweet Bambini Event Styling:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopkins Partyware

Mix and match Shopkins themed partyware with unlicensed partyware for a fun look! You could even use some cute fruity or donut party plates which work in with the sweet and fruity Shopkin characters:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopkins Party Decorations

The fabulous LLC partners in the “Handmade Decor” category of the party directory will be able to create some Shopkins garlands, bunting, cupcake toppers etc for this theme if you can’t find what you are looking for  – so have a browse of the directory for some custom items!

What I also love about this theme is because the Shopkins characters are so varied you can incorporate various decorations which are not “Shopkins” licensed items but can still work in well such as fruity decorations, cupcake decorations, ice-cream decorations etc to match the various Shopkins characters!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shopkins Party  Cakes and Desserts

Just love these cute Shopkins Cakes and desserts! Visit the “Cake and Dessert” category on the Party Directory part of this site to find some LLC partners in your location for some fabulous Shopkins party desserts!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use these edible toppers on your own home made desserts:

 

 

Shopkins Party Hire

This gorgeous market cart for hire could be used for a fun Shopkins “shop” themed dessert table!:

 

 

Also love the use of a pink console table:

 

 

Shopkins Party favours

A few fun Shopkins party favour ideas – Shopkins themselves will be the most loved party favour for all the kids:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these gorgeous Shopkins party bags:

 

 

You could fill a cute trolley up such as this with lollies:

 

 

A favour bag with a shopping bag look is also a great idea for a Shopkins party:

 

 

These sweet cupcake bags would also work in with all the cute Shopkins characters!:

 

 

If you’re going for a fruity feel to match some of the Shopkins characters these party bags would work well:

 

You could also use a cute Shopkins party bag such as this to theme the party favours:

 

 

Hope you’ve enjoyed this selection of Shopkins party supplies and it helps your party planning get started for your little ones celebrations!

Remember to incorporate some of their own Shopkins characters to help decorate your party table etc – it’s a small way to help also make use of the items you already have at home to mix in with the new party items you purchase for the party.

Happy celebrating!

xx