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5 Common Mistakes Couples Make When Planning Their Wedding

In my previous life (pre-family) I wanted to be a wedding planner and I did lots of research on this topic. The amount of money that people end up wasting unnecessarily is incredible. Shopping for your big day is a joyous experience. Just don’t go overboard with a few things and you will be fine. With that said, we are going to mention a few errors couples make when planning their wedding. Just…
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Naughty or nice: 5 ways to create Christmas cheer - and 5 to cause festive mischief

  In this blog I am giving you some tips on how to create Christmas cheer and also to cause festive mischief (for a laugh of course!). Whether it’s a self-appointed role or one we have inherited from family tradition, we all have our own unique approach to Christmas.   Are you “the music person” who makes sure Wizzard and Slade are on repeat? Are you the “booze master” who ensures…
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9 Mystical Child-Friendly Halloween Party Ideas

  Looking for Halloween Party Ideas? Don’t look any further, London Mums. This year we have put together the best child-friendly Halloween Party Ideas for you.   In just under a few weeks, pumpkins will be carved, trick or treaters will begin knocking at the door, and there will be a magical and mystical air as Halloween descends.   Whether you believe in…
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Milestone Birthdays: How to Plan the Party of a Lifetime

If you are planning milestone birthdays, make sure you read this. Milestone Birthdays: How to Plan the Party of a Lifetime Kids aren’t the only ones who love parties – adults enjoy them too! If you have a parent, grandparent, special loved one or friend who is about to hit a milestone birthday, you’re probably wondering what you can do in order to make sure that their next birthday is one…
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How to wow your guests this Christmas time

With Christmas just a few days away, we’re all panicking about how to make our houses look and feel fabulous to really wow our guests. While it can be easier said than done to make our festive abodes look like something out of a George Michael video, there are a few tips and tricks you can employ to really delight the senses of your guests, from beautiful decorations to delicious recipes. …
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The Skint Mums' Guide to Throwing a Cheap Halloween Party

Halloween has exploded in popularity in the last decade, with UK spending on the festival skyrocketing from just £12 million a decade ago to an estimated £300 million last year. This surge in popularity means that, according to a recent survey, the average family spends almost £70 on Halloween! However, £70 is a hefty price to pay for a festival which essentially boils down to playing dress up…
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Decorating for Family Parties

It’s Summer and for once the weather is being kind, so planning a party outdoors might not be such a silly idea. Start with a gazebo, to give cover as needed and you’ll find you can dress it to suit an event for anyone from 5 to 95. Here are some tips to decorate your house and garden for Family Parties. Make sure the gazebo goes up a couple of days prior to the event so that the…
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Top 10 Tips on Organising a Kids Party

Parents dread that day of the year where they need to get a bunch of kids entertained and happy. Here are my helpful tips on organising your kids party – a step by step guide through a stress free process of planning your child’s birthday. Plan early. Most stress is caused when parents leave things to the last minute. Start planning 6 – 8 weeks ahead.This sounds…
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Five ways to involve kids in a hen party

Weddings are getting less traditional and couples quite often have kids by the time they get around to organising their big day. You wouldn’t leave anyone so special out of the big day itself, so it makes sense that the kids are involved in all the exciting stuff that happens in the run-up too. It’s a lovely idea to plan a hen party that your kids can enjoy with you, but what to do? Here are…
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Party tips: Throwing the best ever children’s party

Being organised and putting some time and energy into planning the party can make the difference between ending the day in smiles or tears, and we don’t just mean your child’s! Set a Date and time Between busy schedules and other children’s birthday parties, it can be difficult to find a date that works for everyone. So the first thing to do, once you’ve decided on a date is send…
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