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If you’re throwing a Halloween party this year, then why not go that extra mile by being creative with your party food?

Whether you’re planning a sit down meal or a party buffet, with a little thought, you can soon create a creepy menu that will put your guests in a spooky mood.

Creepy main courses

Ghoul-ash is an obvious choice but you can also use a bit of imagination with other dishes. For instance, spaghetti meatballs can become worms and eyeballs – lovely thought! Check out our baked eyeballs in bloodsauce recipe for inspiration.

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This very popular Tatty Teddy is all wrapped up for Winter and clad with furry ear muffs, hat and soft knitted jumper.

This year’s Winter colour scheme is pink, cream and gold and we have a range of bears to suit most recipients.

These seasonal Me to You bears will make perfect get well, birthday or Christmas gifts.

The new Winter and Christmas Me to You bears include…

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Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or not, you can still get into the haunting mood – and get the kids excited, by decorating your home.

Even if you just do the front door and hallway area, your house is sure to be a hit with trick or treaters.

If you want to keep it simple then standard orange and black balloons are a quick and easy way to set the Halloween mood and if you want something a bit more special check out our Halloween balloons.

Check out this year’s additions to the range!

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We have added several new articles to help you with gift ideas and party tips on the Big Fat Balloons web site.

Why not have a read while you’re enjoying a cuppa or have a spare 5 minutes. You may find some useful advice – or at least enjoy a good giggle! See all the subjects covered in the full article.

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Halloween is just a few weeks away and if you’re looking for out of the ordinary sweets that are sure to make every one lose their appetite, check out the The 15 Craziest Candies Ever on the Woman’s Day web site.

Guaranteed to have kids and grown ups screaming with delight!

Kevin and Sheila Abel found a creative way to use our tropical fish helium balloon – they’ve sent us their feedback (below) and a wonderful picture! Thanks for emailing the picture – it’s always good to hear from our customers.

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They deserve a medal!

I know how hard my sons’ teachers work. Every day both children can’t wait to go to school, they love the environment and adore their teachers, which makes it so much easier for me!

It also means that I’m more than happy to send a thank you gift at the end of the school year. And I know that most mums and dads out there agree.

In our final blog on teacher’s gifts, I’ve come up with some more ideas to save the teacher from yet another cupboard full of bath foam and chocolates.

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Clubbing together with other parents to buy the teacher a gift voucher as an end-of-year thank you is a great idea. But what if you don’t know the other mums and dads well enough to suggest this approach? Or, what if you work full time and rarely visit the playground to meet other parents?

Well, what about something practical?

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That time of year again!

The end of the school year is approaching fast and that age-old question has arisen yet again: what do you buy your child’s teacher?

This phenomenon only seems to affect infant and junior school children but it’s one that can’t be ignored.

In the last week of the school year, every staff room in the country must resemble a strange cross between Interflora, Boots and Thorntons.

I’m as guilty as the next mum or dad for rushing round at the last minute trying to think of something different – and I often end up with the usual chocolates or flowers. However if you get a little organised you can come up with a more original gift idea – and hopefully one that your child’s teacher will remember.

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