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How to Throw the Best Birthday Party. Ever!

September 26, 2016 by admin

Birthdays are special, and the party person should have an unforgettable experience, if the event is well planned. There are companies that specialise in organising celebrations, and whatever the occasion, they have an ideal program for every age group. If the group is adventurous and like to be outdoors, why not arrange a special beach party? There are many activities that can be incorporated into the program, and there are other exciting trips on the menu, so there’s something for everyone.

The right transport

The ideal way to start the celebrations is by arranging some unique transport, and if one is looking for a party bus in Joondalup, there are online solutions with amazing buses that enable one to take the party feeling onto the road. One can prepare one’s own playlist, and have all the favourite tunes playing on the hi-tech sound system as the party moves off.

The right program

Let the Perth party bus take the group on a memorable pub crawl, which makes a change from dinner and drinks at the local, and it’s an ideal way to wind down after a day of fun. The organisers have special associations with all the night time entertainment venues, so there’s no need to queue, as the group will have a priority booking. If one has a preferred venue, this can be included in the tour, but if a person is stuck for ideas, the party bus people can make a few suggestions.

A mystery tour

One could always shroud the event in mystery, and only tell the guests where they must wait for a pick up. Imagine the look on their faces when the decorated party bus comes around the corner, lights flashing and music blaring. Then they will be whisked off to unique places, and with a party bus, the celebrations can get into full swing before arriving at the first venue.

Party the safe way

No party would be complete without a few drinks, and usually there will be at least one unlucky fellow who is the designated driver. A party bus eliminates the need for any driving by the partygoers, so when you send out your birthday invitations you’ll know all your friends can enjoy the night. With a choice of one way or return transport, there is something for everyone. Drinking and driving is a serious offence and it just isn’t worth taking the risk, and for many guys, driving is part of their work, and the consequences could be life changing. Be responsible and hire a party bus, and then everyone can have a good time.

Tailored to suit

Whatever the occasions, whatever the age, there is a suitable party bus tour, and with many years of experience, the day is bound to be a memorable one. The party bus can be decorated the night before, and with a dance floor and a great sound system, the swinging can begin on the road. If one is bored with the regular party ideas, why not try something unique?

Creative Newborn Photography Ideas

September 22, 2016 by admin

Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions in a parent’s life. It is becoming increasingly popular for parents to arrange photo shoots in order to preserve this stage of their child’s life for posterity. These photographs can then be shared with friends and relatives so that they can share the joy of the moment.

Whilst some people prefer very straightforward baby photos, why not consider getting a little creative with the shots? This can potentially make the photographs more memorable and exciting and will certainly give family and friends something to marvel over when they see the end results.

Read this guide for some creative baby photo ideas from Kristy Mannix Photography which will inspire parents to put their special little one in front of a camera lens.

Nature

Having photographs against a plain background in a studio can be a little uninspiring and may lead to photographs which don’t stick in the memory as much as they could. Instead, why not have an outdoor photo shoot? Being in a natural environment will create some stunning backdrops for the photographs. Make sure to choose a day which isn’t too cold or the baby could become ill. These types of shots are best in the spring or summer when the weather is more agreeable and all the trees and flowers are in full bloom.

The baby will have a fantastic day outdoors in the fresh air, and parents will be able to have a series of extremely memorable shots taken against a backdrop of blue sky and bright sunshine. Choose different locations such as fields and streams to provide a range of settings for the photographs.

Dressing Up

Photo shoots with Kristy Mannix Photography are a great excuse for having the baby dressed up in smart outfits. It could be a good idea to have some special clothes custom made for the occasion so that they look extremely smart. There is no need to spend lots of money because there are many smart clothes available for an extremely reasonable price. Choose different outfits for separate photos so that the pictures end up being diverse.

Photoshopped Backgrounds

Creative backgrounds can make photos stand out. Different patterns or designs can be photoshopped into the background so that the baby becomes framed in different colours or patterns.

Comparison Photographs

Parents may wish to compare their baby to themselves when they were at the same age. Find old pictures which could be printed alongside the current photographs of the newborn baby. This will allow parents to study the similarities and differences of their baby against themselves when they were newborns. These photographs could stir up sentimental feelings in other relatives, particularly the grandparents of the newborn child.

There are dozens of other ways in which baby photos can be made to look unique. The only limit to this is the imagination of the parents and of the photographer. Why not start planning a creative photoshoot for a newborn baby today?

Most Amazing Rainbow Themed Goodies

September 21, 2016 by admin

What is the best part of rain? The rainbow that follows of course. It is true that everyone feels a sense of joy when they see those colours beaming across the sky. Unfortunately rainbows don’t happen every day meaning that one must look in other places to get a colour fix, sure you could stay in and play rainbow riches but sometimes even that isn’t enough.

Here are seven amazing rainbow themed goodies to make your life in and out the house a little brighter:

Add a little colour and magic to those dull, rainy days with a unicorn rainbow umbrella. Dolly Parton once said ‘If you want the rainbow, you’ve gotta put up with the rain’ but now you don’t need to, you can have the rainbow while staying dry. Perfect for those who like rainbows, unicorns and staying dry!

Firebox £19.99

Sometimes red roses just won’t cut it, especially if that someone special is that little bit extra special and wouldn’t be impressed with the ordinary. Luckily, you can now get rainbow roses, something a little different for those unique individuals.

Debenhams £44.99

Brighten any room with this cute minimalistic rainbow Polaroid print. Suitable for even the most modern of rooms, adding a splash of colour without being overbearingly bright. Perfect for fans photography fans, rainbow fans and pretty much anyone.

£20.00 Yumalum at Not On The High Street

It is not enough just to be covered in rainbows yourself, your pets also have to join in on the multi-coloured fun. This charming rainbow bow tie and lead would make even the toughest of dogs look like a handsome pup while ensuring you can pick them out of a crowd.

£34.99 Mrs Bow Tie at Not On The High Street

A lot of people would probably prefer that their bum bags were out of sight, however when you have a rainbow bum bag you want people to see it. Stand out from the hipsters with a super colourful bum bag.

£38.00 Jaded

Put some colour in every step with these converse All Star rainbow hi-tops. A weaved rainbow pattern gives a flash of colour without making it overwhelmingly bright.

£65.00 Converse

When rainbow themed products aren’t enough, you can introduce an actual rainbow into your house with the Rainbow In My Room Night Light. Projecting a beautiful rainbow across the walls and ceiling of the room. It also comes with a crystal that can be hung from the window ensuring there are rainbow’s in the room all day and night.

£17.95 Prezzybox

Math Apps for Kindergarteners That Make Math Fun

September 13, 2016 by admin

For too many children math is something scary or uninteresting. Math is an essential part of life, is absolutely necessary for future careers and job training, and besides this, math is fun and rich and rewarding. So how do we reverse the all too common distaste for math? We start young. And one of the most powerful tools for making math fun for children is math apps for kindergarteners.

Math apps for kindergarteners come in all shapes and sizes (get the pun there?), but what’s most important is finding games that kids actually want to play. The best math apps for kindergarten disguise repetition of cognitive basics in fun games and activities. Colorful graphics, active play (think touch and tap commands), and music all also help in contributing to math apps for toddlers that not only work in teaching math but teach kids that math can be a fun game.

Preschool EduMath 1 and Preschool EduMath 2 are two of the best math apps for kindergarteners on the market now. They’ve won the Parents’ Choice Award for best toddler games as well as numerous recognition on kindergarten teacher and parents blogs. The games are totally customizable, highly creative, effective, child safe, and teach kids everything from counting, numbers, shapes, sizes, to more concept learning skills like patterns, organization, telling time, and much more.

Preschool EduMath 1 and Preschool EduMath 2 are available (with limited game accessibility) for free and the full versions are very affordable. Cubic Frog® Apps makes some of the best toddler educational games around, and these two free math apps for kindergarteners are no exception.

No matter which math apps you choose for your kindergartener or your kindergarten classroom, the most important part is showing children math is fun. By building math confidence at a young age your set up toddlers to be able to conquer math at any and every age.

Family Vacation Planning: Travel Strategies for Adventure Seekers

September 12, 2016 by admin

Family vacations are where great memories are made and there is every chance that you can create plenty of future topics of conversation, if your family is the sort who like the great outdoors and are always on the lookout for some adventure.

If fun and adventure are what you are all about as a family, there is a good chance that a vehicle like the Jeep Wrangler will tick all of the right boxes. You may also be keen on the idea of planning a vacation that meets your thrill-seeking requirements.

Family discussion

One of the keys to successful vacation planning is to ensure that everyone gets some input in the planning process, including younger children.

By the time your child has reached school age, they will often have formulated some ideas about the sights and sounds that interest them and places in the world where they might like to visit.

Even if you understandably get the ultimate sanction as to where you are heading for your next adventure, there is no reason why a good family discussion won’t help you to formulate some ideas and encourage your kids to suggest some things they would like to do when you get there.

Get creative

Although it can be useful to stick to standard tours when you travelling and get the guided insight to a particular venue that every other visitor enjoys as well, it can prove to be a strategy that sees the kids get bored very quickly.

You will often be rewarded with some much unique experiences and many more talking points from the trip, if you aim to get a bit creative and work on putting together your own itinerary, which includes excursions and locations that are not on the usual list.

Do some searches before you go and find some reputable local travel guides who might be able to set some things up for you.

Where to go

Every family is different and you may prefer to snorkellingto hiking or biking might be what everyone enjoys.

Obviously you will want to try and find a location that combines a mix of what everyone likes to do, together with some amazing local sights to take in and add to your excitement and enjoyment from the adventure.

You might decide that the mystical destination of Machu Picchu offers the perfect family adventure, or it could be that the Galapagos Islands are the ultimate destination. What you should find is that a lot of these sorts of venues will offer you almost as much adventure as you can handle, plus some opportunities relax and take it all in at the end of a busy day.

Take the Galapagos Islands as just one example. You should be able to get the adrenaline pumping with a mixture of rafting, biking, snorkelling and maybe even sea kayaking, combined with some simply amazing and breathtaking scenery and wildlife to appreciate.

Sit down with the whole family and start planning a vacation adventure like no other.

Rob Nicholson is a Father of two and as a keen off-roader, enjoys involving the family in his hobby too. It’s great family bonding time! He writes about off roading and other family adventures for parenting and travel blogs.