Thursday, May 28, 2015

Birthday invites for kids – free printables



Sending out the birthday invites for kid’s party is a herculean task.


But its well worth it if a little effort is put in making this precursor to your themed party a well chosen design.

By the time we are doing the perfect themed birthday return gift for you from our catalogue; why make something out of  these beautiful suggestions for birthday invites that we have compiled for you.

You can easily save these free templates on your computer , customize them using any text editing software like MS-Word , Page ( Mac) or Open Document

Add your own text and images to make it truly unique and personal.

Best part ----they are free printables , you just need take them out on gloss or matte finish paper.

Tips to customize and print templates


Since these are fully editable and customizable designs , you can use them for a variety of events apart from birthday party also . Like sleepovers , day outs, excursions , costume party etc. Try doing different combinations of fonts too. Once you are happy with the results just put your home desktop printer to use or take the design to  near by commercial shop ( our photocopy wala…they do desktop printing also )

Remember to use a dense bonded craft paper. It will give your invitation a professional look.

Your local stationery shop can provide you with colored envelopes also for the invites.

Tips to design a better invite


Although the templates provided just require you to input your party specifics still it is interesting to understand the different parts of the design

The title/ invitation request : is usually the focus point of invite. It send out the message loud and clear.

Now you can make so that it defines the event like ‘Ria turns 4’ or to the theme of the party ‘Hello kitty party ‘  or simply ‘Sleepover night’.

Name of the honoree : First goes the kids name , who’s special day is being celebrated. However if you have mentioned it in the title phrase then no need to repeat. Else you can mention ‘Aryan invites you’ or ‘You are invited to Aryans birthday ‘ . Highlight the kids name using a different color or making that font bold

Date and time : Information regarding this has to be in clear format with date , day of the week and time of day , evening , afternoon etc. You should mention the time slot if you have arranged the party at on outside venue because those people are bound by time limitations and  so should your guests understand.

Location : complete address of the venue be it your home , hotel , playarea , party lawn etc. It will be a good idea if you can print a small map on the over side of the invite if it’s a new location .

Near by landmarks or lanes can be mentioned.

Host name : here goes your name along with your spouse . If however you want to give the credit for all the efforts to your kid , you  may put his/her name here

R.S.V.P. :  is the short for French “répondez, s’il vous plaît” which means ‘Please reply’

Now this is very important for you personally to do the head count. The guests can reply you back with their availability for the event. You need to mention your contact numbers and email if you want.

So finally , after all the theory here are the invites that we have compiled that became our favorites.
 


Summers are here and we are loaded with orders for summer play dates and pool parties. Yes its for kids !  So here is a perfect invite for the same.
http://www.greetingsisland.com/design/invitations/spa-splendors/202-6778
 

 

 


Invariably princess theme has been the favorite birthday party theme of all times .So here’s one for it.
http://www.hloom.com/get/princess+ann+pink+invite/
 
 
 


If you are organizing an ever lovable Mickey party , get this cool invite for it.

http://www.hloom.com/get/mickey+mouse+template/
 
 

 


A lovely theme that goes well across all ages . This is an e-invite to be sent over mail

http://www.celebrations.com/gallery/design/party-cupcakes
 
 

 
The most adorable and sought after themes for boys.

http://www.uk-entertainers.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/football-party-high.pdf
 
 

 

 

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Summer Craft 1 : Crayon shapes

Are you looking for ways to keep kids busy during summer holidays?


You can take full help of Mr. Sun to complete this interesting craft activity.

It not only helps to recycle the old unused crayons but also gives  your kid's creativity a new horizon.











These crayons shapes will especially be helpful in creating background or borders for school projects.

Happy Holidays !!








Craft courtesy Notimeforflashcards 



Thursday, May 7, 2015

Top 5 kids friendly vacation spots in India


Have you done the bookings for your summer vacations 2015 yet?

If haven’t  , do check our suggestions for Top 5 kids friendly vacation spots in India

Why are they top 5….. because I am giving hands on review from my personnel experience of visiting these places  and am sure you will find points to agree with me.

ANDAMAN ISLANDS


Did you know that Radha nagar beach of Andaman is counted among 100 best beaches of the world? Well now you know ! When you see the sun setting at the horizon beyond the  crystal clear ocean you too will agree to this befitting honor.

Every beach at Andamans has a special feature .Some are good to see the corals . Some for cruisng. Some for watersports while others  are  inviting you to take a splash into them. The authority keeps the beaches spic and span which is worth an appreciation. On this archipelago  your kids will love to do the the water skiing , snorkeling,  motor boats , scuba diving and sea walking: an out of the world experience where you go to the ocean bed to view the colorful marine life ( and even feed them bread !!)

A visit to cellular jail and seeing the light and sound show will fill your kids with patriotism. The history of this place is full of atrocities but today it proudly boasts of being a crime free city.

The cruise ride on catamaran will especially be enjoyed by your kids as the crew are welcoming enough to teach the kids how to steer a ship.

Only, you have to visit this place before the onset of monsoons which starts mid of May. And also please be generous with sunscreen application ;-)
 
5 cool vacation spots in india
 
 

PACHMARI

 You may not get to see sky high mountain peaks here but they are just right for your kiddo to taste the fun of trekking. A cozy and comfortable hilly destination where you don’t go much round and round the mountains to reach your destination. This makes your kids feel less nauseating. Consequently  you can enjoy more !

 You can introduce your kids to a variety of fauna that this place has. We got to see a pumpkin sized onion when we were there!

Pachmari has lots of waterfalls. Kids can spend hours having  fun in them while you can catch nap under the trees.

Perfect place to relax!

kid friendly tourist spots india

 

DARJLEENG

 When that name comes up,  you instantly think of tea gardens.

 Yeah sure we too got all varieties of green tea , brown tea and all the sorts.

But what the kids will enjoy the most is definitely the toy train. In this fast paced world this ride comes as a whiff of fresh air. Imagine there is a house with a fruit basket kept near the window. You can grab an apple out of it from this train ! It’s that close !!

 The kids can feel the rich heritage of British rule as well as experience the discipline of Buddhist life in the monastery.

The only downside is that sightseeing involves a lot of driving up and down the hill. Nausea you see …I  have a problem with it L

But as they say , no gain without pain J
 
where to go on a summer vacation
 
 

( Credit for writing the following piece goes to our friend Vishakha Maheshwari)

KERALA - A voyage to God’s own country


Kerala is a destination where you can find everything from hills to beaches to backwaters. A trip perfect for  those, who are short on time yet want to explore a lot. Its cuisine is something which you will never want to miss. We are a big fan of seafood and just gorged on prawn curry.

A seven day trip to Kerala includes your travelling to Munnar and Wayand- the area of hills where you can enjoy the serene beauty and be a part of greenery that you can never experience in your busy life. Kids can try their hands on some adventurous sports like water surfing, kayaking, and rafting . It  will give them an ultimate bonanza of fun and they will find a new love in water sports.

You can also visit the Periyar national park if the kiddos  have an interest in the wildlife and you want to give them the adrenaline  rush of exploring  animals closely. You can’t miss the  beaches such as the Kovalam or Allapuzha beach to have a stroll at a place where the sky has no boundaries nor does the ocean.

And, the best thing  to enjoy is an overnight stay at a houseboat where you can be in the middle of the sea gazing at the stars and enjoy your surroundings.
 
vacation getaway with family
 

( Credit for writing the following  piece goes to Dhruv Baronia )

JAIPUR

 Okay, enough adventure and nausea. Let’s just rest at one of India’s most beautiful recreational spots, with a riveting history: the “Pink City , Jaipur. After staying there for just a week, I was in love with the breathtakingly lavish forts! The Ajmer Fort, standing majestically atop a winding hill(no nausea this time….) recounts the tales of bygone wars. The Jal Mahal floats delicately on a pond,  looking like the lotus from which Lord Brahma was  conceived. It looks awesome. And finally, the piece de resistance, the Hawa Mahal. The pretty stained glass and the abundant windows make the Hawa Mahal are marvelous place. It sends your mind to an age , when joyful cries of maidens punctuated the air.

Don’t forget to gorge on the Rajasthani cuisine. Its yumilicious!

But  don’t spend all your time in these desolated forts. The life is in the main city! With colors , mirros work , jewellery and home décor items all around you are definitely on a shopping spree.

Really, Jaipur is the best hotspot of culture in India.

Don’t miss it for the world!

tourist places in rajasthan
 

So that is our compilation for the best kid friendly vacation spots in India.

Do share your experiences  if you have visited them

Add ons  to the list are most welcome

Happy Holidays !

 

 
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