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How To Create An Amazing Surprise Party

by RachelSwirl September 6, 2021

You have taken over the organisation of the surprise birthday party for your mother, your husband or your best friend and it is a heavy task weighing on your shoulders. You do not know where to start? Don’t panic, there are many options! You can make the party super cool with creative cupcakes, or maybe even Booths By Lux! 1. Choose the date and time to organize the birthday If the birthday falls on a weekend, that makes it easier for you because you know people will be more available than during the week. However, choosing a holiday to host …

#LittleLoves – August 2019

by RachelSwirl August 30, 2019

August has certainly flown by, it’s been busy, busy, busy in our household with holidays, birthdays, celebrations, meals out, trips away and family visits. We’ve not really had much time to stop, that’s kind of how I like it though! Here’s some of my #LittleLoves from the past month… Read Forgive me for I have sinned, I haven’t read a single book this month. I’ve flicked through plenty of magazines, blog articles and such-like, but haven’t picked up a book as I’ve just been way too busy! I have however been reading books to the children before bed; J is …

Party Central

by RachelSwirl December 16, 2018

Talk about treacherous, the weather last night went from bad to worse. I was half expecting to wake to a garden without a greenhouse. Thankfully the trampoline held on tight and whilst the deck chairs had flown across the lawn, the damage was minimal. Paul very kindly put things back into their rightful place then we proceeded with our day. I began by taking E along to her friends birthday party, I was therefore required to sit and make polite parental conversation for two hours whilst covertly sniping snacks to keep my hunger at bay. Whilst some parents are happy …

The Princesses Party

by RachelSwirl August 26, 2018

After over a month of planning and preparation, E’s party day finally arrived and despite having a few absences, E and her friends thoroughly enjoyed celebrating her fifth birthday in style, unicorn style to be precise. Over the past week I’ve been putting together ‘unicorn horn’ party bags filled with sweets galore, I’ve shopped till I’ve literally almost dropped for all kinds of unicorn themed party accessories and I spent almost three hours walking around Asda putting together a banquet fit for a king (or a Princess to be specific). Paul and I worked hard to put together food and …