Probably the most fun ever!

We had an absolute blast at our private Bub Hub Sky Zone pre-launch party on 17 July. Nearly 100 Bubhubbers and mini-Bubhubbers joined us to celebrate the opening of Sky Zone Macgregor, Brisbane’s hottest new Trampoline Park. If you are wondering what a Trampoline Park is, this particular one has 180 interconnected trampolines, with different […]
Kids’ birthday party checklist
As adults, the fun and enjoyment of hosting or being a guest at a party gives us drive to make it through the working week, looking forward to the weekend event with much excitement. To some of us, having a dinner party with eight friends over is a breeze. For others, we would rather run […]
Play. Wear. Read. Share. A simple guide to buying kids’ presents

Have you heard of ‘the four-gift rule’? It is a simple idea that helps make shopping for kids’ presents a little less overwhelming. Basically if you follow the four-gift rule you buy four presents for your child at Christmas or on their birthday. These four gifts fall under the following four categories: something you want, […]
20 party bag fillers – that aren’t lollies!
After every birthday party, it seems that the kids won’t ever settle down, and as soon as they’re home, it’s a party all over again. You start thinking, “Why won’t you just fall asleep? You’ve been running around all day!” Then it hits you: they’ve come away with a bag full of lollies, chocolate, and […]
How to organise a kid’s birthday party – by age

Children’s birthday parties can strike fear into the hearts of mortal parents. They can be fraught with tears and tantrums—and that’s just the parents! But they are also memorable and a joyful way to celebrate your beautiful child with family and friends. So how do you avoid last-minute panic and create an event that enjoyable […]
How to plan a naming ceremony

What is a naming ceremony? A naming ceremony is a non-religious celebration of the arrival of a new child. It is a way of welcoming the child and officially introducing him/her to family and friends. Naming ceremonies are appropriate for anyone, at any age. The arrival of a new baby, uniting of step or adopted […]
Pass the Parcel – is it OK to disappoint?

I’m in the midst of birthday parties at the moment. Every weekend is a haze of cake, bouncy castles, presents and party games as many of the children I know, including one of mine, become a year older. This was my first year of ‘proper’ parties. Previous child birthday parties have mostly been about the […]
Ideas for Easter-themed birthday parties

Do you have a little boy or little girl celebrating their birthday around Easter? Kids birthdays are a very special time indeed. To give you some inspiration for theming your child’s Easter birthday party, I have compiled some ideas for you. Firstly, Easter colours are typically a pastel palette. So, think about producing some special […]
Gift ideas for kids of all ages

Does your niece or nephew have a birthday fast approaching? Or are you unsure of what present to buy your child for Christmas or their birthday? Whatever the reason or occasion, choosing interesting gifts for kids can be somewhat of a challenge, though it doesn’t have to be when you consider a few important factors. […]
Construction site ‘digger’ birthday cake recipe

The most appealing part being that it was super super easy . It is pretty much baking a cake, then breaking it. And, frankly, I do that to just about every cake I bake.