by Sarah | Oct 3, 2018 | Party games
Music and dancing are a given at children’s parties, but games help youngsters to interact and can fill the gap when natural exuberance takes a dive. If the dancing needs a bit of help you can act as caller and suggest dance styles or characters, changing them...
by Sarah | Sep 30, 2018 | General Parties
I stood on the steps outside my seven-year-old son’s classroom, desperately trying to smooth his hair down with water from a school beaker. The teacher’s words ‘It’s school photo day today; does mummy want to do something with your hair?’ were ringing (and stinging) ...
by Sarah | Sep 27, 2018 | Recipes
From toddlers to teenagers these puff pastry pinwheels never seem to fail as a party food favourite. Ingredients: makes 8 1 sheet of ready to roll puff pastry 1 tube tomato purée 250g cheddar cheese, grated 100g sliced chorizo (optional) Method: Preheat oven to 180...
by Sarah | Sep 27, 2018 | General Parties, Party games
Dizzy Rhino’s non-alcoholic Mocktail party kit is the perfect choice for pre-teens and young teens who want a a sophisticated celebration. But we all know (even if our children have yet to find out) that the fun starts when the suave veneer slips and it all gets a bit...
by Sarah | Sep 15, 2018 | Drinks
The best parties have a strong plan, but they need enough flexibility in timing and activities to allow the fun to continue if things are going well. Don’t cram too much in, but make sure you’re always ready to change the mood with something new if necessary. Mocktail...
by Sarah | Sep 11, 2018 | General Parties
Dizzy Rhino supplies high-quality creative activity kits and party boxes for children aged 7 to 14 years available online for fast delivery. Time-pressured parents can buy a box of three themed activities to provide hours of carefully planned fun for a successful...
by Sarah | Sep 10, 2018 | General Parties, Drinks
Nothing says luxury like gold, and using gold leaf as a food garnish is the ultimate in opulence. The pure 23 carat garnish has been adding a spectacular touch of bling to food since the time of the ancient Egyptians, who saw gold as a sacred food. But edible gold is...
by Sarah | Jun 10, 2018 | Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tbsps natural yoghurt 1tbsp lemon juice 1 garlic glove, crushed ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp garam masala or curry powder 4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 175g/6oz chopped nuts 4 tbsps desiccated coconut Oil for greasing For dipping: 1 tbsp smooth...
