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Kids parties are big business nowadays. We often fall into the trap of wanting to give our kids everything they desire and with very little boundaries the little one's party can run into thousands. Not only are parties heavy on your pocket but it can cause a huge amount of stress as well. The way to avoid this is to plan it way in advance. Continue to read this blog post to find out how to organise a do-it-yourself party that doesn't cost a fortune. I will also share some useful party tips and Cape Town-based party contacts. 1. Planning and preparation One of the key ingredients in your preparation and planning stage should be to answer the 5 Ws and H...  Why? In most instances planning a party is in celebration of your child's birthday so it would take place on or around the actual birth date but sometimes it's a graduation party or just a reason to celebrate.  What? So once you've decided on the date, you can choose the theme. Sometimes a theme m

I'm lucky enough to call Cape Town home and sometimes I feel like we become immune to its beauty. So recently, when we had visitors from overseas I had to come up with a couple of things to do in and around the city that was one, kid-friendly and two, fun enough for the accompanying adults. When you have kids, you need to plan and prepare for the day ahead, which needs to factor in naps, snacks and stroller-accommodating terrain. What is Cape Town renowned for? Well the appeal is its natural beauty. We are fortunate to have mountain and ocean views, which lends itself to lots of activities that don't cost an arm and a leg. If you are looking for ways to entertain your kids over the holidays, why not try some of these fun-filled activities... 1. Zipline over the valleys in Constantia You can look forward to a ride in a rugged Jeep up the steep mountain ascent Located just opposite Constantia Nek in the Silvermist Private Estate, is the base from where Cape T