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As my girls get older their individual personalities begin to show more. I love watching them change and develop, from babies to toddlers to little girls. As they grow their tastes begin to change and from liking everything pink they now like everything blue. I think mainly influenced by the blue dress that Elsa wears.

As they grow and start to form their own opinions they want more personalised spaces in their bedrooms. It is however not very economical or practical to decorate every time they discover a new like, but what can be done simply and easily is add wall stickers to add personalisation.

My eldest daughter is currently having her room decorated, it was done nearly 4 years ago when she was 2 years old and so is very much in need of a refresh. We have just changed the flooring in her room to a wooden floor, which hopefully will help with her eczema, and are now wanting to update the walls. The walls are going to be kept neutral and we intend on having a nature theme, as she loves the outdoors. One of her walls has been painted different to the others in order to create a feature wall, and we intend on using a nature themed sticker to create this feature in her room. Her favourite is this one:

I have to admit to really liking it too, as it not only is in keeping with the theme it will also last her as she grows.

My youngest daughter does not need her bedroom painting but she could do with the theme of her room updating, as it is currently very nursery orientated. Her loves at the minute are butterflies and birds but yet would not want a nursery sticker. The sticker would need to be more tailored towards a child.

What is great about wall stickers is that you can lay them out on the wall in your own design. Even though the design might be similar to this

We could choose not to use the cat sticker and reposition the butterflies on her wall in our own pattern. This would make for a perfect design for my youngest

Wall stickers are a great way to add a touch of personalisation to a room, in an economical way. They can be changed as often as needed which is perfect for children as they grow up and their tastes change.

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Every week the girls have swimming lessons, and due to their different abilities they are in different classes. This means that I have to keep each girl occupied whilst their sister swims. If I could fit in my costume, I would probably take the opportunity to be in the big pool with them, whilst the other has their lesson in the teaching pool. As it stands though, this is not an option

Half hour may not seem like a long time, but when you are three years old and there is nothing to do, other than watch the general public swim or stare at the vending machine, you get bored very quickly. We are not allowed to watch the lessons, as it distracts the others in the class, so we just sit and wait.

With my eldest we often take the opportunity to read a book, do school homework or practise spellings, but it is more difficult to occupy my youngest. That is until I discovered busy bags from All about party bags. These bags are intended to keep children busy at weddings, or events or even to be used as party or gift bags but they are great at entertaining children any where.

As my girls are very different in their tastes and what will keep them busy, I ordered two very different bags. There are nearly 300 bags to choose from, so there is bound to be something to suit each individuals taste and every budget.

I have to admit to thinking they would make great party bags, and am tempted to order some for the girls parties. The bags are great value, and are packed full of different items. My youngest was incredibly pleased with her bag and it certainly kept her entertained whilst we waited for her sister.

I think the busy bags would also come in very handy on journeys, either car, train or plane. They would be a great gift to give to a child before the journey and they could have excitement at opening the gift and then using the busy bag throughout the journey. As you can choose your bag you could pick items suitable for the journey, or even with a theme related to the destination.

Our busy Bag has been put back into the swimming bag ready for next week. Busy Bag from All about party bags, certainly are a great way to keep little ones entertained.

The girls were sent a bag each for the purpose of this review. All words are my own opinion.

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It maybe cold outside and forecast to snow over the weekend, but we can still dream of the summer. Garden parties the perfect opportunity to socialise with your loved ones in the summer sunshine. It may only be January but nothing is stopping you from getting started on planning a garden party to remember. Whether it’s for your kids birthday party or just a family get together.

Choose a theme

A theme will set the tone for your party and can add a sense of fun to the event. The theme could be inspired by a colour, a country, a film or period. It can also be as subtle or as over the top as you like. Extravagant themes are perfect for children’s parties but can also work just as well for adult garden parties too. Your theme could just be in your decorations and table displays, or could span into your food, drinks and your guest’s attire. Vintage style parties are popular as they are so simple to create. Use Pinterest for some fantastic garden party theme ideas and get your creative juices flowing.

Sort out some seating

It’s likely you will be feeding your guests during your garden party so seating will be required. If you want to go for a relaxed vibe, scatter large cushions and throws around your decking or lawn. This will encourage your guest to sit down while they eat and adds some comfort to your garden. For a more formal approach invest in some rattan garden furniture. This will provide your party with additional seating and surfaces for you and your guests to use.

Organise some entertainment

Your entertainment will probably depend on the type of party you are throwing and the ages of your guests. If you have lots of children attending your garden party, classic garden games such as hopscotch, frisbee and tag are still popular. You can also buy games to use outside such as Twister and oversized Jenga. You can also get the adults involved with family competitions such as egg and spoon races, rounders or a general knowledge quiz. Your theme could also help you find and create some new games that nobody has tried before. Make sure it’s enjoyable and don’t make any of the rules too strict to avoid any upset amongst your guests.

Prepare an alternative

The British weather can be very temperamental and so it can be a good idea to prepare an alternative. You could clear out your dining room or living room and continue the party indoors instead, or put up gazebos which will protect the decorations and food until the bad weather passes. It’s always best to be prepared to avoid disappointment and disaster so think about a plan B while you plan your party.

What are your tips for planning a garden party?

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