Nature Party Ideas and Themes

Here are a couple of party themes inspired by the outdoor elements to keep on hand as your child's big day approaches.

1. Shifty Seasons

A summer party in February? Something wintery in July? It's easy enough to do. Create a summery feel in the heart of winter by decorating your house with fresh flowers and cutouts of fish, palm trees and suns. Ask guests to wear shorts and t-shirts (you may need to turn up the heat). Be brave - barbeque hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and serve popsicles and an ice cream cake for desert. As for winter in July...book a skating party at an indoor rink.

3. Nature Party

Take the kids to a local park or ravine to explore the nature that surrounds them.  Go online to look for activities and crafts kids can do as part of their outdoor adventure (such as making birdhouses or pine cone bird feeders). Buy magnifying glasses, bug boxes and plastic pith helmets for everyone to use - these can also double as their loot bags.

By Rochelle Strauss