enough to steal a sweet! Then you can play round two on hands and knees for a bit of a challenge.Nose Slalom What’s the game? An eating race without using your hands. And no forks and knives either!What do we need? Party ring biscuits or After Eights

. If you can, use stickers that tie in with the theme of your party.2. Have a cunning game plan Keep party games simple and avoid long instructions. A simple treasure hunt searching for chocolate coins or small plastic animals will be a hit. Don’t be too

Materials2 cups of flour3 cups of water 1 round balloonNewspaperPaint, crayons or markersColoured crepe paperString METHOD 1. First, start with the balloon. This will form the body of your pinata, so using a round balloon is best. Inflate it to the size you would eventua...

of glue or a burst of spray mount. You can even stick them onto balloons (where static alone will hold them in place). A children's party without sweets wouldn’t feel right, but first offer plates of heart-shaped sandwiches with a selection of healthy

to avoid it. Most parents loathe bubble mixture, as small children more often than not end up tipping the liquid all over the car on their way home.4. Pressie time  Get into the habit of looking out for party bag items throughout the year and buy them when

1. Choose familiar and fun favourites A party based on simple, familiar motifs such as jungle or farm animals, combined with easy activities, games and singing, is ideal for the under-threes. Decorate your space with some colourful, oversized

THEY ARE ONE of Britain’s great summer traditions. The Queen herself leads the way with her royal garden parties replete with cucumber sandwiches (sans crusts, of course) and military brass band.    For your own child-friendly al fresco affair, you

in fairytale crafts and settle down for storytime. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon
June 2–5
Join the tea party in the Winter Garden, enjoy live music and family entertainment and admire some beauteous blooms. Also catch the current exhibition of work by Quentin

Skylanders: Giants Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii £54.99, 7+Remember the game Dungeons and Dragons? Well, meet the 21st century version that's all the rage for boys of a certain age. This hugely popular immersive game allows young adventurers to collect

Put on a fashion showThe contents of a dressing up box should provide bags of inspiration for a true ‘fashionista’ style parade. Spotlights, a makeshift catwalk and even a few camera flashes will add to the sense of occasion for all concerned.Set the sceneA favourite story, TV pr...