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Originally engagement parties were formal events held by the father of the bride to surprise all of his guests with the announcement of his daughter’s wedding. This was also the time when a man would never considering directly proposing to a woman, but always went to her father for her hand in marriage. Times are changing, and so are traditions. Today, engagement parties can be thrown by just about anyone, from the bride and groom themselves, to the parents of either party, to even a friend or family member that desires to celebrate with the couple. And these parties are the perfect time to share your good news with everyone and celebrate your engagement! How better to celebrate than with great fun, great music and great friends. But not everyone has an engagement party. Some choose to share their news in other ways, like texting, phone calls, and even Facebook. None of those options sound even remotely fun when you are given the option of a party instead! Let’s look at what engagemen...

You know it's a mundane or flat corporate event whenever you come across anyone of these: plenty of annoying discussion, attendees standing inactive and anything else that a lot of people might consider as fun is nowhere to appear at the event. That is the reason why a lot of companies have modified course of their attitude to events for their staff, placing focus on fun and as well participating in activities which naturally encourage communication and provide participants with something to speak about even after the show has concluded. Getting rid of boring get-togethers with fascinating team-building programs is getting more popualr, and this is something which companies on any kind of budget could accomplish. If you realise your organization's corporate events to be lacking, here are a couple of suggestions to enliven your up coming event : An easy route to liven up the event will be to take a look at a venue which aims on offering exactly that. An example of such a venue c...

Thinking of taking your sweetheart on a trip to remember? You won’t go wrong with either of these romantic vacation ideas. From languorous beach getaways and sophisticated city breaks to crazy alpine escapades and wonderfully quirky stays in the middle of nowhere, here are our picks for the sexiest and most romantic travel experiences: Enjoy a Romantic Beach Dinner in Zanzibar Floating in the Indian Ocean, just off the northern coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island allows you to feast on succulent seafood at a private table for two on the beach. There’s nothing quite like being barefoot in the sand with the sea breeze blowing through your hair and the sound of the waves gently lapping the shore at sunset. Sleep Under the Stars in Italy When Condé Nast names a property the “Most Excellent Hotel Spa”, your expectations tend to be quite high. Well, L’Albereta – a superb 9th-century country villa near Italy’s Lake Iseo, exceeds them all with its flawless service, irresistible Italia...

There's absolutely no exceptions - all parents are looking for creative and fun ideas for birthday parties to make their kid's birthday more memorable. "Why go through all the trouble?", some may ask. Well, as every loving parent knows, the joy you'll see in your precious little one's face during his or her special day is worth all the effort, and is, by itself, a treasure to keep forever. However, we all know that coming up with ideas for themed parties is quite a challenging task. And that is why we're sharing with you some fun ideas for birthday parties that your kids and their friends will surely enjoy! Planning a Birthday Party: Get All the Help You'll Ever Need Planning a birthday party can be quite challenging. But why make your life miserable? Here's a great resource that can help you plan all the details of your kid's birthday party and leave you time to enjoy it, too! This book will teach you how to plan, promote and throw a great p...

Baby showers are generally multi-generational. They are, traditionally held during the day and more often than not, a girl thing. They bring forth images of ladies in pastels and flowers, eating pastries and appetizers. They are laced with memories of punch bowls, lemonade pitchers and sunshine.They are parties where grandmothers and young women alike, chat, laugh and "ooh and ahh" together because they are there for only one purpose: To celebrate a miracle, a joyous occasion, the birth of a baby! To make your baby shower go as smoothly as intended, make sure you are prepared and well-planned and keep in mind that the there will be people in various age groups from many different walks of life. When planning games, more is better. Unless, you have played a game many times with the same group of people, you don't always know how it will go over or exactly how much time it will take.You also can't control how much socializing will be going on during the game playing. Wh...

When it's raining cats and dogs outside and you're stuck in the house, chances are your kids are either staring like hypnotized zombies at the TV, squabbling with each other or whining that they're bored. Maybe it's not even raining. Perhaps you're snowed in, it's 20 degrees below zero or a scorching 109°F in the middle of summer. Maybe you're all quaratined because someone has a case of the chicken pox. No matter what the weather or the reason you're stuck in the house, there's no need for the kids to be bored or zoning out with the "boob tube." We all know that kids need plenty of creative play for proper development. However, turning on the TV can be really tempting when you're stuck in the house for hours -- or days -- on end. At some point it can seem like the best option, or even the only option. If you have a crop of little potatoes growing on your couch, don't despair. Here are 30 ideas for engaging, brain-building play. Som...

Have you and your kids found yourselves stuck inside because of the weather? It can be hard to keep kids busy if they can't go outside. It can be fun to go play in the rain, but often its best to stay dry and warm inside. There are a lot of rainy day activities that will keep your kids indoors, but it can often be hard to come up with things to do at the last minute. Here are 40 ideas of things to do inside . These are great rainy day activities that will be fun for the kids. Many of them use materials that you have around the house and with a little planning, your kids should stay happy and occupied for many hours. 40 Rainy Day Activity Ideas That Will Keep Your Kids Busy Indoors     Read a book     Have a cooking lesson     Make cookies     Make dream catchers     Arts and crafts     Board games     Hide and Seek     Crosswords     Word searches ...

What to do when the Kids are Bored. "I'm bored!" There's nothing to do! If you're like me, and you dread those phrases, or, even worse, you loathe the idea of plugging your children into the television or video games all weekend, there are alternatives! I know, I know - who can think up creative ideas when you work all week, either outside of the house, or simply managing the day-to-day flow of dishes, laundry and overall household responsibilities? I'm here to provide that go-to list. Rainy Days and Holidays - Fun, Cheap Things to Do with the Kids Refer to it as often as needed, whenever the weatherman predicts several days of partly-whiny, with scattered crying episodes... 1. Take a trip to the library. Its not like you might remember it. Colorful, fun children sections now include personal computers in many public libraries. In addition to books, DVDs and audio tapes are available for check-out. That translates to FREE! Having your child sign up for a libra...

Kids love using their imagination in games! I have found my kids most enjoy the simple things in life. Here are the top ten things that my kids love to play with ! Incidentally, they never cost me anything extra, they are all natural, quite educational (nothing mass produced or commercial here) and readily available and the best bit - my guys will play with these things FOR HOURS! The moral here is garbage in and garbage out, meaning that it really is very important what and who your kids play with! Here's some great resources that are stimulating, cheap, natural and build creativity and self esteem! There's lots of TV-free activities, team building games, brain building toys and heap, heaps more. Check out the lens roll for other related sites that I love. Oh and don't forget to rate this site and fav me if you like it! Have an awesome time , I hope to bring you some great resources in the future! 1. Each Other Yes, that's right, the best thing I ever did was have more...

Kids depend on us for their entertainment. We are their source of learning, skill-building, guidance and we help stimulate their imagination. They entertain us with their first smile, first word and first step. It's our responsibility to nurture their skills with our imaginations. Be clever. Be creative. Be enthusiastic. Most importantly have fun making memories. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend or daycare worker it's your responsibility to keep toddlers entertained. Your interaction with the little ones helps to stimulate their development. Raising a child could be costly. The items sold in stores to supposedly "stimulate a child's development" are overpriced. Back in the day those items didn't exist and the baby boomers seem to be quite successful. They didn't need Baby Einstein to nurture their imagination. A wooden spoon and a bowl were enough to teach them they were rock star kids. I've researched a list of 50 fun activit...