Girls' Party Themes
First birthday party: Baby elephant theme
Staff writers This beautifully themed first birthday party can be tweaked to suit any taste, gender and style but the exquisite décor and Tanya’s attention to detail make this birthday celebration one to remember.
Birthday tears for Richie's daughter
Makeover party
Karaoke rock star dance party
Movie sleepover party
More girls' party themes
Boys' Party Themes
Party up the creek
Nicole Ballard Leave it to the fish to provide hours of fun and entertainment for your son and his friends with this great fishing party idea.
A crackin' good construction party
Space party
Dinosaur party
Olympic sports party
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Party Preparation
Feeling the kids' party pressure?
Megan Doherty Some parents will spend an awful lot on their little darling's birthday.
Mother bakes snake cake for daughter's birthday, cake goes viral
Party planning tips for parents
Six years of Suri
A birthday party makes the difference
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Party Invitations
Girls' first birthday invitations
To start the first birthday celebrations off here is a sweet first birthday invitation for your little angel's big day.
Boys' first birthday invitations
Pirate party invitation
Pretty pinstripe party invitations
Groovin' music party invitations
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Party Games
Pirate party games
If you are throwing a pirate themed birthday party for your little adventurer we have the party games covered! From craft ideas to energy zapping games these will keep all their young guests entertained.
Hula Hoop games
Pass the parcel
Celebrity Heads
Chinese Whispers
Marco Polo
Murder winks
Musical chairs
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First Birthday
Happy first birthday, Essential Kids!
It's Essential Kids' 1st birthday, and we'd like to share our best moments, and give you the opportunity to win a family trip to Hawaii.
First Birthday: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
My first children's birthday cake
A first birthday party
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Party Food
Wholemeal Chocolate Swirl Scones
Kristy Komadina My kids love these chocolate swirl scones when they find them in their lunch boxes, it’s their special little treat. The best part is that they’d never know that they were wholemeal, they just think they’re yum. These are also great to freeze, especially when they’re fresh. They’ll defrost beautifully by morning tea.
Chocolate Peanut Butter ‘Spider Web’ Slice
Espresso chocolate chip shortbreads
Loaded Mini-Meatloaves
Eyeball tarts
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Birthday cakes
Show us your party!
Hundreds of you have shared your birthday cake creations and now you can show us the rest of your party too! From the decorations and party food to the games and party favours – if you threw it we want to see it!
Hey, that's my daughter's cake!
We asked you to share your birthday cake photos, and you sent them in by the dozen.
Share your birthday cake photos!
Have you created a baked masterpiece, or perhaps a kitchen disaster, in an effort to celebrate your child's birthday? Share your photos here and see your name up in lights!
Hey, that's my son's cake!
Take a look at these fantastic creations you submitted for the boys.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar party
A creative twist on an old favourite, it's the Very Hungry Caterpillar like you have never seen him before - all decked out on a cake for Amelia's first birthday!
Let's talk parties
Share your child's first parties
If you're celebrating a birthday for your under-5, share your ideas, themes cakes and stories in our forums.
Kids' parties discussion
School-age parties are a whole new world for parents to conquer. Get ideas and advice from EK members in our forums.
