Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
Everyone’s been to a house party on more than one occasion. There can often be something more appealing about them compared to a night on the town.
In most cases, these can be for birthdays or holidays, among other celebrations. Few people know how to throw a house party without a load of stress being involved.
The “prom dress” has the same cut and silhouette as the bridal gown. The only difference in the prom frock is its fabric; it must be light, flowing, and form-fitting. While brides wear white for purity, innocence, and virginity, teens don wear white because it doesn’t show up well on camera.
It can always seem a bit of a stressful event to organise, as the older your child gets the more there is to plan. Especially if they would like to have a party with their friends invited too. You want them to have an enjoyable day but at the same time, it dawns on you that there will be lots to plan. So here are some ideas on what to organise for your little one’s birthday and how to make it as great a day as possible.
You have just got to love summer! The weather is warm and conducive for meeting up with friends, a party maybe? Some good food, great music and enjoyable company, everyone having a good time. Throwing a party is a great way to take the edge off.
But before you call up your friends to come over, take a moment to think of the “after-party” consequences. The cleaning up, damage to the furniture, you know how it goes. This thought should not be a party spoiler; however, there are ways around this. Here are a few ideas on protecting your furniture from the damage that, more often than not, takes place and lets you enjoy your party.
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.
Want to impress your friends with these amazing Press Out Masks? Then read on! These masks were designed by Steve Wintercroft, an artist with a passion for craftsmanship and conservation, these masks have been used everywhere from music videos and fashion shoots to theatre productions and political campaigns.
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!
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!
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!
