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Party planning guides, gift ideas and celebration inspiration for modern parents.

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Planiit: A Fresh Approach to Celebrations.

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Planiit: A Fresh Approach to Celebrations.

Party Planning

Trampoline park party: the complete UK guide

A trampoline park party is an energetic option for children who have outgrown soft play, with the park providing the activity and usually the food. Here is what it costs, what t...

23 July 2026 · 6 min read

Teacher Collections

Teacher Gift Collections: How Much to Give (UK Guide)

Most UK parents contribute between £3 and £5 per child in a large class, or £5 to £10 in a smaller one. Con...

19 July 2026 · 6 min read

Party Planning

Soft play party: the complete UK guide

A soft play party is one of the easiest options for younger children, because the venue handles the enterta...

15 July 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

What to do with the post-party toy mountain

11 July 2026 · 5 min read

Occasions

Naming Ceremony Guide: A Non-Religious Alternative to a Christening

7 July 2026 · 6 min read

Group Gifting

Leaving do collections: how to run one at work

3 July 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

Kids' birthday party trends for 2027

29 June 2026 · 5 min read

Group Gifting

Is It Safe to Collect Money Online for a Group Gift?

It depends on the service, so the useful question is what to check rather than yes or no. Look at who actually holds the money, what the fees are, what happens if an event is ca...

25 June 2026 · 5 min read

Group Gifting

How to Ask for Money Instead of Presents (Without the Awkwardness)

Put the request at the bottom of the invitation, keep it to one or two sentences, make it explicitly option...

21 June 2026 · 6 min read

Party Planning

How much does a kids' party cost in the UK?

Survey data from Confused.com puts the average UK children's party at around £701, though that figure is pu...

17 June 2026 · 5 min read

Group Gifting

Hen do money collection: splitting costs without the awkwardness

13 June 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

Fiver Party UK: What It Is and How to Do It Properly

10 June 2026 · 7 min read

Party Planning

Fiver Party Invitation Wording: 25 Examples That Sound Right

6 June 2026 · 6 min read

Occasions

First birthday party on a budget

2 June 2026 · 6 min read

Party Planning

Digital vs paper invitations: the real cost comparison

29 May 2026 · 5 min read

Teacher Collections

The Class Rep's Guide to Running a Collection

Ask once, remind once, keep amounts private, and never use your own bank account. Most of the friction in class collections comes from the method rather than the money, and almo...

25 May 2026 · 6 min read

Occasions

Christening Invitation Wording and Planning Guide (UK)

A christening usually takes place in a baby's first year, arranged with your church, followed by a receptio...

21 May 2026 · 5 min read

Group Gifting

How to choose a group gifting app in the UK

Group gifting tools are not interchangeable. Some are built around collecting money, some around a shared c...

17 May 2026 · 6 min read

Occasions

Baby Shower Planning Guide UK: Timeline, Etiquette and Costs

13 May 2026 · 6 min read

Group Gifting

Baby Shower Gift Pot: A Better Alternative to a Gift List

9 May 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

40th Birthday Party Ideas UK: Ways to Celebrate in Style

5 May 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

30th Birthday Party Ideas UK: Ways to Mark the Milestone

1 May 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

18th Birthday Party Ideas UK: How to Mark the Big One

27 April 2026 · 5 min read

Party Planning

How to Throw the Perfect Princess Party: The Complete Guide

A complete guide to planning a magical princess celebration, from royal invitations and dreamy tablescaping to booking the perfect princess party entertainer. Includes themed fo...

20 January 2026 · 9 min read

Gifting

The £1.27 Billion Christmas Gift Problem (And What Smart Families Are Doing About It)

This Christmas, toys are back on top.Adobe's latest Holiday Shopping Report shows toys and games have o...

27 November 2025 · 6 min read

Birthdays

Bowling Party: Complete UK Guide + Free Digital Invitations

Complete UK bowling party guide. £9.99-18 per child plus arcade costs. All ages welcome, book 3-4 weeks ahe...

4 September 2025 · 12 min read

Birthdays

Laser Tag Party: Complete UK Guide + 5 Free Digital Invitations

4 September 2025 · 16 min read

Birthdays

Go Karting Party: Complete UK Guide + 5 Free Digital Invitations

3 September 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

The Rising Cost of Kids' Birthdays in the UK: How Joint Celebrations Can Save the Day

9 June 2025 · 5 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan a 13th Birthday Party: The Complete Guide

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Twelfth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

26 May 2025 · 16 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Eleventh Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

Comprehensive guide to planning eleventh birthday parties as children enter their tween years. Features sophisticated party ideas including gaming tournaments, escape rooms, cre...

26 May 2025 · 14 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Tenth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

Comprehensive guide for planning the perfect tenth birthday celebration, acknowledging the significance of ...

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Ninth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

Complete guide to planning the perfect ninth birthday party, featuring sophisticated themes like escape roo...

26 May 2025 · 13 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Eighth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Seventh Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Sixth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Fifth Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

26 May 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

Summer Party Planning Guide: Ideas, Outfits, and Perfect Online Invitations for 2025

22 May 2025 · 16 min read

Birthdays

Fourth Birthday Party Planning Guide: Creating Magical Celebrations for 4-Year-Olds

This comprehensive fourth birthday party planning guide provides parents with specific, tested ideas that genuinely work for four-year-olds. Unlike generic party advice, it focu...

22 May 2025 · 14 min read

Sustainability

Planting Seeds of Change: Planiit Partners with Carma!

Planiit announces a new partnership with Carma that plants a tree for every completed celebration with a gi...

7 April 2025 · 2 min read

Gift Cards

Planiit x Prezzee: Making Meaningful Gifting Simple

Announcing Planiit's partnership with Prezzee, connecting event planning and collective gifting to over 200...

26 March 2025 · 2 min read

Gifting

The Fast Toy Crisis: How Group Gifting Can End the Cycle of Disposable Presents

21 March 2025 · 8 min read

Party Planning

Eco-Friendly Party Bags: Sustainable Solutions for Children's Celebrations

14 March 2025 · 6 min read

Birthdays

100+ Meaningful Birthday Wishes for Every Occasion

4 March 2025 · 13 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan a Perfect Third Birthday Party: Complete Guide for Parents

24 February 2025 · 11 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's Second Birthday Party: A Complete Guide

21 February 2025 · 12 min read

Party Planning

How to Plan Your Child's First Birthday Party: Step-by-Step Guide

Take the stress out of planning your child's first birthday with our comprehensive guide. Starting from 8 weeks before the big day, discover exactly when to plan each element, f...

19 February 2025 · 8 min read

Party Planning

Birthday Party Planning Guide by Age: Your Complete Resource

Navigate the exciting journey of planning age-appropriate birthday celebrations with our comprehensive guid...

19 February 2025 · 4 min read