Here at Chocablock, we’ve been Christmas Card senders from way back. Although the artform of letter writing is dying (a modern tragedy) it’s still possible to make an impact at Christmas time. Think about what a Christmas card says to the person who receives it – that somebody is thinking of you, that somebody thinks you’re relationship has worth and needs to be celebrated. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing Christmas cards for family members or...

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at some point, your kids are going to ask you to host a slumber party. Don’t confuse this with a sleepover which usually involves only one or two kids. A slumber party starts at six and finishes somewhere into double digits. Feel free to grab a seat if you need to.There is no set-in-stone appropriate age for a sleepover and it depends as much on the kids involved as it does their parents. Helicopter paren...

Autumn is our favourite season here at Chocablock, not least because we don’t have to worry about chocolates melting in the post anymore (!). It makes a nice change from the scorching dry heat of summer that then gives way to the bitter cold of winter. The more temperate climate makes it ideal wedding-weather as the propensity for beautiful days that follows crisp mornings with little rain is common. For you and your fiancé, you can loo...

Who doesn’t love the humble old bumble bee? With perhaps the exception of lady bugs, there’s no other garden creature that has so many admirable qualities. This makes it almost a sin not to throw a bee themed birthday party at least once in your child’s life. The best part is that it is 100% gender neutral so it makes a great party theme for boys and girls and especially a twin boy and girl.So now that that’s decided, where should we begin to get...

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... blast off! Have an aspiring astronaut or a space enthusiast to plan your next kids party for? How about a space themed birthday party? While others may take the easy route and just order in some Star Wars gear, you can really show your creative side.As always, start with your word association brain-storming session. Think Planets, solar systems, black holes, space ships, stars, aliens and above all EXPLORATION. I...