Feeding a gaggle of girls for your own or your friend’s pre-baby celebration? What a great opportunity to serve up a decadent spread! If the gender of the baby is known, go crazy with pink or blue (or do a mix of the two). And make the most of mini morsels – ‘baby-sized’ bites that are easy to eat while you gossip and play silly games.

The birthday cake is an important part of any boy's birthday party, with the cutting of the cake often serving as the conclusion to a spirited and fun-filled day.

The birthday cake is considered an important element of a little girl's party, as girls generally exhibit finely-tuned observation skills, and an appreciation for detail.

Here are the answers to common cocktail food questions – from what type of canapés to serve, how to serve them, and the number of bites required to satisfy each guest’s hunger …

Before we have a baby, most of us spend hours poring over name books trying to find just the right name - it needs to fit well with our surname, be meaningful, and suit our child as they grow from a child into an adult.

The cupcake craze has been in full swing for a few years now, and thankfully it’s showing no signs of letting up!

The doona is coming out and we’re experiencing crisper mornings and cooler afternoons once the sun disappears behind the clouds … yes, we’re in the last weeks of autumn before the big winter chill arrives with a vengeance.

Whether you have an office party to plan, a Christmas dinner to host, or a New Year’s celebration to organise, why not create your own invitation?

Setting the scene for a baby shower is an easy theme that you can either create in a subtle, stylish way, or go all out! Here are some ideas to have your place looking baby-licious before the guests arrive to celebrate the bub’s impending arrival.

There definitely seems to be a bit of a baby boom on at the moment, so if you've got a baby shower to host, here are 3 simple and fun games to get the girls giggling.

So you’ve sent your invite out in plenty of time, but now the RSVP date has passed … and to be honest, you’re getting antsy about who’s coming to your party. When friends don’t reply to an invitation – whether they have a reasonable excuse or not – it can make it very hard to complete your party planning. So how do you prompt a definite response?

Are you a mum (or dad) looking after little ones at home? Kids are loads of fun, but there's no denying that caring for a baby or toddler can be pretty hard work. Yes, the constancy of day-to-day child rearing can be exhausting for even the most energetic of us! It's time, then, for parents 'n' bubs alike to take a break together. And no, it won’t be hard work to host!

There can be nothing more exciting than building a nest! Whether you’ve just moved into a new home, have a baby on the way or you’re keen to get into the Easter spirit, a ‘nesting’ theme could be the perfect foundation to celebrate the beginning of a new life or era and you can create this theme as simply or extravagantly as you like.

Here’s the dilemma: you sent out party invitations a month ago, and in the last few weeks the replies have rolled in steadily. But now that the RSVP date has lapsed, there are still lots of outstanding responses … and quite frankly, you’re starting to get a bit annoyed. How can you organise the party when you don’t know how many will be attending? It’s a sticky situation - so how can you handle it with style?

Those of us who’ve got kids know that their first birthday is a big cause for celebrating. Your teeny tot will love sticking their fingers in the cake and crawling or toddling around with a few other littlies. And every parent should be proud of getting their child through that first year, having survived sleepless nights, teething and first fevers, as well as watching them develop from a newborn into a dynamic little person! How will you celebrate?

There is definitely a baby boom on at myinvites.com.au! A huge thanks to all the members who sent through their brilliant baby shower tips.

So your child's birthday is fast looming, and the questions are coming thick and fast regarding what the day will hold. Depending on your child's age and personality, and your capacity to pull off this much-anticipated event, a few considerations and simple steps can help ensure a fun-filled event for the kids that's as stress-free as possible for you.

Mums and Dads have been hosting children's parties for decades, and while fads and themes will come and go, there are some key elements to ensuring successful parties, which are best not kept secret.

Are you hosting or attending a baby shower for a friend who’s soon to give birth? How sweet! Aside from a chance for a girly get-together, baby showers are a nice opportunity to treat the expectant mum to some pressies to wish her well on her journey to motherhood.

If you have an event to plan but you're not ready to reveal all of the details just yet, why not send a groovy Save The Date e-invite?

Or so they tell us… the recipe below has been forwarded to us by a fabulous foodie friend. Known as “Scout’s Cupcakes”, in keeping with this week’s theme it would be cruel not to forward this sure fire wining recipe onto you. Enjoy! Perfect for tea time at home, baby showers or a hen’s afternoon tea party:

Q. I had a baby recently and we’ve received a swag of congratulations, ranging from flowers to cards and presents, big and small. I also got a lot of gifts at my baby shower which I haven’t thanked the guests for yet. Which gestures require a written thankyou note, and which can be acknowledge verbally?

Q. Do we have to send guests home from my child’s birthday party with a lolly bag? Personally, I’m not a fan of my kids coming home with yet more sugar (in the form of a lolly bag), after they’ve spent the actual party gorging themselves on jelly snakes and the like!

How long is it since you went out for a day or night with your girlfriends, with not a kid in sight? Absolutely ages, we bet. Well, it’s time to treat yourself to some mummy ‘me’ time away from the children. Here are options to suit all budgets. Decide on what activity you want to do, then invite a few other deserving mummies to join you!

It is important to keep the toddler's foray into the world of parties as pleasurable as possible to ensure a happy occasion, and a fun party experience your child will want to build on over the years.