What do you think of when you hear “Halloween”? For many adults, it means a steady stream of trick-or-treaters knocking on the door, demanding lollies, or organising activities for the kids.

There’s nothing like dressing up for a tea party to get little girls excited, but hosting a tea party for wee ones can also be a smart and fun entertaining option for you.

It’s often difficult to find mum a gift that is gorgeous, useful and inspirational (and costs under $50) but we think we’ve found one. My Grandmother’s Kitchen is full of recipes for love, life, happiness and food from grandmothers around the world. It really is the perfect gift this Mothers Day.

Themed parties are certainly making a comeback, but it can be tricky deciding on your party theme. Your theme helps to set the scene and tone of your event and can have a big impact on the success, so it’s worth spending some time researching what theme will best suit your event.