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10 Birthday Party Essentials

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I know I’ve already talked about the birthdays here, here and here. But when you’ve got a family of four kids, numerous pets and your own personal lives; birthdays are a dime a dozen around here! So as it’s birthday week here again, (yes I had a little birthday yesterday) I thought I’d share with you these 10 birthday party essentials I found on Pinterest this week!

the decorations

the birthday cake

 

paint a fairy house

 

party games

modern pinata

printable gift wrapping paper

the batman party theme

memorable party invitations

the party food

the party location

 

Photo Credits: 1. Decorations | 2. Cake | 3. Fairy | 4. Balloons | 5. Confetti | 6. Wrapping | 7. Batman | 8. Invites | 9. Fruit | 10. Track

 

This post is linking in with Essentially Jess for #IBOT.

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May 27, 2014 By Hope @ Nanny Shecando Filed Under: DIY, Nanny Life

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  1. SummersMom says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:01 am

    This is a great list!

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  2. Mums Take Five says

    June 3, 2014 at 11:21 pm

    Great shots lovely! Yes all good and essential points. I’m not sure what we’re doing for birthdays this year… wonder if i can escape with just having quiet ones at home : )
    Thanks for linking up for #sundaybrunch ! great to see you every week xx
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      June 4, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Yep, as much as I love a good party, having quiet ones at home every second year is always a good idea!
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  3. SarahD @SnippetsandSpirits says

    June 1, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    I have a four year old Bday coming up. I am so not into organising parties. I am a bit nervous about it. So this is great Thank you !!
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      June 3, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      Oh gosh, a gaggle of four year olds running about sure does sound like a handful! Good luck, I hope this list can help. xx
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  4. kidsrecipesandorganisedchaos says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    wow, I wish I had seen this post about a month ago! So many great ideas 🙂
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      June 3, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks, you’ll just have to keep it in mind for next year (or the next if you do odd years for birthday parties)! xx
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  5. Norah Colvin says

    June 1, 2014 at 10:48 am

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday! 🙂 These essentials look great. Very helpful. Thanks.
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      June 1, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      I did have a lovely birthday, it was very special to spend it with my favourite little munchkins!
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  6. rea says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    whoah this webblog is magnificent i love reading your articles.
    Keeep up the great work! You know, lots off people
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Thanks for stopping by Rea, it’s nice to have you pop in and comment!
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  7. Bronwyn says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Hope, this is a gorgeous post! Love the selections you’ve made and brought together so beautifully.

    My absolute favourite is the paint your own fairy house! What a great idea. Activities at parties are such a treat.

    I really enjoy planning birthday parties for my three, so will be favouriting this for later use!

    Bron
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 30, 2014 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks Bron. I love the fairy house too, it’s so unique and magical and fun! Yes I love me some activities. It’s always easier to negotiate a cohort of kids when you’ve got a list of games and activities up your sleeve.
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  8. Lisa@RandomActsOfZen says

    May 28, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    What a gorgeous collection, Hope! Maybe next year I’ll be organized enough to do some of these 🙂
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 30, 2014 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Lisa. Yes that’s always the trouble isn’t it, finding the time to make it happen!
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  9. Tegan says

    May 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I’m tossing up whether to have a party for Mr 4 this year or not…I do love organising stuff for it though! A couple of years ago he had a construction party and I managed to find goodie bags that were in the shape of tool boxes. They were so awesome!
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 30, 2014 at 6:09 pm

      Oh my gosh, tool box goodie boxes sound great. What a find!!
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  10. Holly says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Party planning for kids is so much fun.
    You have a lovely blog.
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 27, 2014 at 11:22 pm

      It sure is Holly, sometimes I think I’m more excited in the lead up to the birthdays than the kids are! Thanks so much for popping over to my little space and for commenting. xx
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  11. Danielle L says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I want to come to one of your parties! I love planning my boys birthday, the hardest thing is deciding what not to include, Pinterest makes it easy to get overwhelmed with ideas!
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:52 pm

      So true Danielle. Pinterest can be so great for inspiration and ideas but it also can leave you a little unrealistic. And then there’s the envy.. yep. Sometimes those simple backyard parties are the best!
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  12. EssentiallyJess says

    May 27, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    We’ve got a birthday coming up this week, but I’m not this fastidious with parties. I think some food, some fun, and some friends is all you need for a great party. 🙂
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      You’re right Jess, as long as you’ve got plenty of food and great company it’s set to be a winner! Good luck with the upcoming birthday 🙂
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  13. Aroha @ Colours of Sunset says

    May 27, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Yep, definitely all party essentials! Love the printable wrap! What a great idea. I have really only gone “overboard” once – last year when my son turned 5. This year we’ve offered to do something “special” with just him instead of having a party. I think every other year will suffice! -Aroha (for #teamIBOT)
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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:54 pm

      The printable party wrapping paper is great isn’t it. Such a novel concept, so simple and so unique! I do like your idea of simple and special. I enjoy that myself too, I find they’re the birthdays you tend to really treasure. Thanks for popping by and commenting. xx
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  14. Emma Fahy Davis says

    May 27, 2014 at 7:09 am

    Some great ideas here! Rosie is turning 2 in less than a month and while I’m exciter about planning her dinosaur tea party, I am also very much in denial!

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    • Hope @ Nanny Shecando says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Oh my gosh, 2 already! She does love her Dinosaurs, what a grew theme! But yes I can completely relate. I was in denial and throughly depressed when Viv turned 1. I was happy and impressed that the little baby I once held was already 1 but also sad that she was no longer so little. So I can only imagine what it’ll be like when Rosie turns 2.
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