My daughter, Hannah’s birthday party actually took place a couple of weeks before Christmas and while I had every intention of posting on this sooner I ended up taking an impromptu short break from blogging. Though I hadn’t even been posting as regularly as I’d like I still felt I needed a bit of a rest from it and some time focusing purely on family, friends and getting things ready for Christmas. But I’m now back with a clearer head and ready to get going again.

Hannah’s birthday party has become a huge event in her little life and something she looks forward to immensely. I had hoped that this year she’d want a smaller event for just a handful of friends but it wasn’t even something she’d consider. As she’s no shrinking violet – which I’m really pleased about as I’ve always been painfully self-conscious – she enjoys having the spotlight on her in front of a big group.
This year she said she wanted a ‘magic science party’ and I really wasn’t sure how possible that was going to be. However, after doing a bit of research I came across Sublime Science who provide ‘Mad Scientist’ entertainers and it looked just the job. They have different options to choose from but every package includes making slime and sherbet which is basically what kids’ dreams are made of.

Anyone who’s ever hosted a party for 30 7 years olds will understand that it can be a rat...