Party Ideas & Inspiration

Replace plastic plates, cups and cutlery with paper, bagasse, palm leaf or bamboo. Swap table, compost times and costs.

The best disposable plates for BBQ, curry and buffets: palm leaf, bamboo and heavyweight coated paper, with a comparison table and what to avoid.

For 100 guests buy 240-300 plates, 300-400 napkins, 200-300 cups and 150 cutlery sets. Full shopping list and budget.

15 party games for 10-year-olds including minute-to-win-it, treasure hunts and balloon relays, plus how many to plan and what prizes to give.

Christmas table decorations: runner, centrepiece, 3-5 candles and place settings, with colours, centrepiece ideas and a per-table budget.

Easter decorations in pastels with egg garlands, bunny cutouts and spring centrepieces. Checklist and $60-150 budget.