Bear Party Tips and Ideas

Kids Party Ideas

Kids party ideas have evolved down the years so that the 21st century child has a huge choice when it comes to parties. Gone are the days when jelly and ice-cream and traditional party games sufficed. Today's children are now hard pressed to make a decision.

When it comes to children's parties, do check with your birthday child the theme chosen is one they agree to! A theme party does take time in the planning and organising, but it's well worth it when your kids party is a huge success and you find that the guests don't want to go home.

It's always best to involve your child in the range of party ideas and the planning stage of their party, agree on the theme, (they might have their own unusual kids party ideas that you had never thought of) dressing up, party games to play, activities to do and food and drink.

Older boys and girls often enjoy a sports party with organized games in a sports hall or circuit stations which the children move around to when the whistle is blown. Other ideas include princess or pirate parties where the children dress up in their chosen outfit and join in games organized to a theme.

Here is a selection of children's party ideas which is by no means a definitive list. If an idea or theme has been a success for your child's party, please send us details so we can share and pass on information.

Games are a great way of breaking the ice particularly if the children are shy and don't know each other. Children's party ideas always include traditional games such as pass the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey and blind man's buff which have been passed down the generations and are timeless classics. But why not intersperse those with name badge-making, and party hat colouring for a modern twist.

In the past birthday parties tended to be confined to the good old-fashioned games while today's children's party ideas are so much more sophisticated and range from themed parties - such as Pirates and Princesses - to activities such as ten-pin bowling, laser games and cinema or theatre outings.

There is always so much to think about when organising a kids party, and organisation is the key. Make sure the invites go out three weeks in advance and prepare checklists for venue, activities, and food.

Our top children's party ideas include setting the scene with music and decorations. If you're holding the party at a venue away from home don't forget to take your portable CD player. Balloons, streamers, banners, themed paper, tablecloths, paper plates and cups, spray streamers, party hats help create an instant party atmosphere.

You may choose to run the party yourself or opt for an entertainer. The best way of finding an entertainer is by word of mouth. Otherwise check out the local directory and find your own entertainers, making sure you check out their testimonials and specific children's party ideas before making your booking.

Party venues can range from your own home to a sports centre or play area - if you are only inviting a few children, there's no place like home! But if the whole class is on the list of guest you might wish to change your children's party ideas for games followed by a tea party in the garden to a hired venue such as a community or sports hall.

There are plenty of party ideas on the internet, so if you are looking for something extra special, you might just find a theme or concept which no-one has organized before and you can blaze the trail! But whatever you choose, make sure you relax and enjoy the party with your child - there's nothing worse than a stressed mum -except a stressed child! For more children's party ideas check out our website www.bemybear.co.uk - we are sure you'll find the best party idea ever!

Girls Birthday Parties

When it comes to girls birthday parties, you can indulge the dream of every little princess or pop besotted teenager. For little girls who love pink, the sky is the limit with every theme available from princesses with pink tiaras and gowns to pink poodle making with all the pink accessories you can imagine.

To organise successful girls birthday parties, choose your theme first and then develop it. It could be a princess party, film star party, teddy bear's picnic party, but whatever you choose, try and theme everything from games to tableware for the best of parties.

If you can't face the hassle, why not arrange for an entertainer to come and run the party for you, so all you need do is sit back and enjoy the fun with a glass of wine while she or he does all the hard work. One of the most popular birthday parties has always been the pyjama or sleepover party.

Older and younger girls enjoy the prospect of a midnight feast and keeping parents awake right into the early hours of the morning. Younger children would enjoy a bear-making party and could always dress the bears for night time in sleepsuit or dressing gown. They can then take their bears to bed with them - you never know it might help them sleep a little earlier! Older kids enjoy a video and takeaway before tucking down for the night and chatting into the small hours.

The food is often a concern at as some children particularly the younger ones can be fussy about what they eat. Don't forget to offer a selection of healthy nibbles such as carrots, cucumber and dips and low fat, low salt crisps as well as the usual party indulgences.

Traditional games are still a great standby for girls birthday parties particularly pass the parcel, blind man's buff etc. You could opt for more sophisticated activities such as a quiz or treasure hunt with clues to solve en route. Always try and take the lead from your child about what she really wants and don't try and pressurise her into birthday parties which you feel she should have.

Above all have fun with the girls whatever girls birthday parties you organise. Some may be better than others, but you learn from your mistakes and by the time they become teenagers and run their own girls birthday parties, you could well be the party expert other mums look to for advice!

Make a Bear Party

The high street bear factory experience is one that children and adults alike have enjoyed while on holiday or at home, but there is now no need to leave the comfort of your own home.

Here at Be My Bear we offer a unique opportunity for bear lovers to create their very own bear factory at home or at a venue of their choice - and there's not a stuffing machine in sight!.

Our teddy bear kits are all pre-sewn with a hole in the back of the bear through which they are stuffed manually. There is a locking mechanism at the back to secure the bear once the huggability test is complete! There is no need for stuffing machines which are used in the Bear Factory and Build a Bear stores as children have great fun with the hands on stuffing activity. There is no sewing either as each animal has a one way zipper closure which once sealed cannot be re-opened. Children can therefore create their own magical bear factory where animals really do come to life.

We have a great range of animals to choose from including our new glow-in-the-dark bears which when exposed to light will offering a comforting glow through the night. The choice is endless from bears to bunnies, and dogs to tigers. And it is not just a bear factory - we also offer raggy dolls to stuff and dress with a choice of girlie outfits.

Once the bears have been stuffed, and the magical wish star put into the bear, children can dress them with fantastic outfits.

There are also add on creative accessories for the ultimate experience - make a necklace or bracelets for ted or how about tiaras for the best dressed bears in town. Great fun if you want to continue the creative experience.

Teddy bear Clothes

What better way to personalise a furry friend than by dressing and accessorising him or her in one of Be My Bear's range of teddy bear clothes. These are Build a Bear and Bear Factory compatible, so if you have purchased 15 inch teddy bears from any of theses stores, our teddy bear clothes are guaranteed to fit - in all the right places!

The range of teddy bear clothes we offer is extensive. For girls, you can choose from ballerina, bridal, sleepsuit and slippers, pink dressing gown with bunny slippers (cute!), summer sun, pink prom dress, pink floral top and denim shorts, butterfly shorts set, angel T-shirt and skirt - the list is endless. And you can even transform your furry pal into a fairy, ladybird or bumble bee!

At Be My Bear we don't forget the boys either - their range of bear clothes includes blue dressing gown and slippers, camping teddy, football and a brand new adventure collection including Pirate, Batman, Spiderman and Superbear!

We also offer a range of accessories including trainers for boys and girls, teddy sun visors, T-shirts for decorating or pre-printed T-shirts for colouring.

You can now also make your own teddy bear clothes as we have introduced a make-your own waistcoat and bag. This kit comes complete with skeins of thread, pre-punched felt pieces, plastic needle, pre-cut flowers and full instructions and is a fun add-on to any make a bear party. There are also add on creative accessories for the ultimate experience - make a necklace or bracelets for ted or how about tiaras for the best dressed bears in town. Great fun if you want to continue the creative experience.

As we have extended our range of teddy clothes, you can now theme your party accordingly. You could develop any theme - just take a look at our teddy bear clothes shown on our website www.bemybear.co.uk and let the birthday boy or girl choose.

Why not have a teddy bear pirate party for the boys, a princess party for the girls or a slumber party which would appeal to both. Tyrone the Tiger would make a fearsome pirate, dressed in black and red skull and crossbones outfit while Posh Poodle could be transformed into the prettiest of pink princesses with our pink ball gown and tiara. Choose sleepsuits from our range of teddy bear clothes and hold a sleepover party (great fun for the kids, but midnight feasts can be a headache for mums and dads) - the children can make the teds and then dress them in a sleepsuit or dressing gown and slippers and take them to bed - and hopefully sleep soundly until the morning.

So for all your bears' needs when it comes to teddy bear clothes, you don't need to look anywhere else to ensure your pal is the best dressed in town with a wardrobe that's the envy of everyone!