Ideas Helper

We have all been to so many Christmas parties.  What could be easier to organise?  Or is it so easy?

Stick to the same or change?

There may be an existing formula.  People may be upset if you depart from it, and if it’s working, why should you?  However, perhaps the formula is getting stale, and something new is needed to keep up the energy.
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What’s an “awayday”?

An awayday is a works outing for giving in-depth consideration to matters which cannot easily be considered at the workplace because of all the distractions. (Read more…)

So, time has flown and before you know it you are beginning to plan your child’s first birthday and the party!

But how do you go about planning a first birthday party? Who do you invite and where should it be held? Before you even put pen to paper there is a very important fact that you should know. So prepare yourself, here it comes… (Read more…)

It doesn’t need the input of the boss to make work fun. There’s a lot that employees can do themselves.

Some ideas can be found on our page Make work fun ideas.  Other ideas need help from management. 

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Throwing a 30th birthday or any big birthday party for a friend or loved one can involve a lot of planning and organisation, but can also be a lot of fun. After all, what’s a party without some fun? (Read more…)

Here are some ideas for a party with a brown colour theme

Brown cocktail

Brown Decorations

• Brown tablecloth
• Brown napkins
• Brown candles
• Pine cones
• Posters with a brown image such as a brown bear or a wooden house – or even Gordon Brown
• Brown drapes

Brown Food

• Smoked mackerel
• Farmhouse pâté
• Wholemeal bread
• Shepherd’s pie (famously served with Krug champagne by Lord Archer at his parties)
• Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding
• Venison or pheasant with chocolate sauce
• Faggots with onion gravy
• Chocolate puddings
• Smoked cheese

Brown partywear

Brown dress

You will find some ideas for clothes on our colour theme party ideas page

Working Party

This is a different idea.  Why not organise a party to get a job done?
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It’s true to say that 60th birthday parties can be some of the most lavish and most extravagant going. By the time you reach the age of 60, the children have usually left home, loans have been largely paid off and the need to get together with family and friends is more important than ever.

Here are a number of good 60th birthday party ideas to make it a very special event.
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A Burns Night party with bagpipes

Burns night – 25th January

A selection of Burns night menu and party ideas to help the special evening go well.

Robert Burns, Scotland’s most famous and celebrated poet, was born on 25th January 1759.  That night, or a night near it, is now the time used to celebrate his life and work.  There is a well-established ritual that makes Burns night one of the most enjoyable of formal dinners.
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Here are some ideas for a party with a yellow colour theme

Yellow themed table

Yellow Decorations

• Yellow tablecloth
• Yellow napkins
• Yellow candles
• Posters with a yellow background such as a sunny beach scene
• Yellow drapes
• Daffodils
• Forsythia
• Yellow roses

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Interview tips

Prepare for career take-off with tips on passing a cabin crew interview from Presentation Magazine’s readers. (Read more…)

The wedding is one of those special days that should only come along once in a lifetime. So how do you make it really stand out and how do you make the wedding reception shine.

Here are a few ideas

1. Hire a castle.

A castle can be an amazing backdrop for a wedding. It is steeped in history and tradition and can make a great backdrop for a wedding. It will make the wedding pictures really stand out. (Read more…)

Kate has sent in the following request. Do any of our readers have any ideas?

My brother is bringing his new girlfriend home to england from america both early 30′s

I would like to make the welcome home special – any ideas?

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Free money ideas

Money is always tight so we have collected a range of good ideas to help generate free money. I have used quite a number of these at some stage in the past and have generated a reasonable amount of extra cash. (Read more…)

Getting people at work to know each other better can be a key to improved working practices.

Coffee break

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