Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
The sun is still shining, but once Autumn comes upon us, it’s everyone’s favourite scary holiday: Halloween! Considering the year that we have had so far, we are sure that a lot of people will be looking for any excuse to have a good party. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some Halloween decor and fancy dress ideas.
Last month, we saw the launch of the brand new Nerf BUNKR Battle Zone System just in time to play during this hot summer weather! This Nerf BUNKR takes blaster play to the next level with innovative and unique NERF-branded inflatable obstacles, suitable for both indoor and outdoor play. They are great for garden fun, keeping fit and having a fun blast with family!
Whether you’re planning your own stag do for your upcoming wedding or helping a friend with theirs, the process can be very involved, often difficult and often time-consuming. But don’t worry–we’ve put together a brief guide on how you can plan the perfect party, and there are only a couple of steps involved in the entire process.
Stop me if I’m wrong, but you’ve got engaged and you’re planning your wedding. So, you’ve never been happier/excited/anxious in your entire life. And, it’s not the idea of spending your life with one man. That you can get used to, but the cost of the shindig is scaring you senseless. Seriously, how can one event cost this much money?!
Forget about the what and the why because they aren’t important right now. What you should focus on is the how. How can you make your dream day a little more affordable? Carry on reading to find out the seriously smart hacks at your disposal.
The mention of a garden tea party triggers many things in people’s minds. Do you think of certain scenes from Alice in Wonderland, blue-haired ladies, the British gentry, pinky fingers floating in air or Victorian décor? Since the old days, tea parties are elegant affairs held in the late afternoons. However, customs have changed over the years and a tea party can start as early as mid-day.
Originally intended to entertain business clients, biscuits or scones, savory, bite-size sandwiches, sweets and, of course, a good tea pot, are typical of tea parties. Unlike dinner parties, tea parties aren’t involving. Whether you’re planning a retirement, baby shower, birthday or bridal party, or just organizing a casual session with friends, you won’t go wrong with a tea party.
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Did you join us on Wednesday for the Plasticine Softeez Twitter party? We all had a lovely time with UKMumstv and Plasticine on Twitter #PlasticineSofteez. It was very manic as usual and I tweeted about my children’s and guests’ creations!
First, we started off using the under the sea kits by splitting the children into two groups. We challenged them to make an underwater scene. They could either use the tools provided or freestyle. Both groups were very competitive and they made mermaids, octopuses and other sea creatures. Next, they presented their creations on the under the sea plastic sheet.
Love Christmas? Why not try making Christmas dinner in summer? Recently, you may have seen on Twitter or Facebook a trend of people sharing Christmas in July which reminded me that we’re over halfway through the year and so Christmas is not that far off now! It is always a holiday I look forward to because it is a day that is usually filled with laughter with families. Anyway, I am going to give a twist to this Christmas dinner I made. It is a kind of Asian fusion meal with a summer twist!
When you think about Christmas, you will think about Turkey! So sticking with tradition, I am using Turkey meat. However, that’s where the similarities end as I wanted to use my Asian background to make it a fusion between the two cultures.
Did you know that HOME Digital HD has been available to download since 13th July? We were so excited and have download it. This will be great to watch on iPad/tablet especially we are out and about to keep the children entertain!
To celebrate the release of HOME, we have launched our HOME-themed party at home! Both of my children were very busy decorating their ‘hovercar’ with lots of stickers, balloons and even install a slushy machine in it!
Last year, I wrote a post about celebrating the little things for Freixenet and won a mixologist party. So last week was my birthday and I invited a few of my friends over for my cocktail party. It also tied in nicely with the blog I wrote not long ago about how I am going to plan my cocktail party. Do check them out!
The bartender, Luke came an hour early to set up his cocktail table before we started the party. I was amazed how he managed to set up his counter so quickly and neatly. He had plenty of supplies and even had a cocktail menu!
Cocktail parties are great for social gatherings with your family and friends for any occasion. Of course, they are also great for house warmings or even birthday party!
I always love to make my own hors d’oeuvres, canapés and sweet desserts from scratch when it comes to the party. However, as a cocktail party is all about the cocktails, as a host, I love the idea that minimal snacks need to be served. After the party, I will still have time to enjoy my nights rest than worry about cooking more food for our guests!
Next week Thursday 19th February is the first day of Chinese New Year and also happens to be half term so we won’t have a Chinese club lesson next week. Therefore, we had our CNY party a week early to celebrate with all the children and parents.
Are you having a girly birthday party or a pretend spa day with your children? Orbeez Hand Spa might be the answer! This is an ultimate spa experience for your little one. It features a whirlpool of swirling Orbeez plus a 3 in 1 hand and nail care tool.
The hand spa measures 30.5cm x 9cm x 25.5cm. It is suitable for children aged 5 and above. It requires 4 AA batteries to power the waterfall. Setting it up is very simple and straightforward. Make sure you have a hand towel nearby to clean up all the water drips. After installing the batteries, press the waterfall spout into the slot in the basin until it fits snug. Fill the hand spa basin with clean water and pour in water beads but do not overfill the basin with too many water beads. Turn it on and you will see the water beads and water swirl around the spa and the water will cascade down the waterfall. Rest your hands inside the hand spa basin and massage your hands by playing with the water beads or using the nail care tool. Then take your hand out to dry before you buff your nails.
This coming Monday 1st December, I will be taking part in Nick Jr Christmas Craft Twitter party along with other bloggers to make Christmas crafts and share all the fun ideas from our parties.
Yesterday, we all had such a great DesignaFriend party at home with our little guests. It was very manic and messy at times. We have received Florence and Madison for our little guests to play with. All of them saw the dolls and just wanted to play with them. I had to keep separating them away from the dolls otherwise we’d have never been able to do our activities!
