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Box of Hope is a charity project that provides gifts to underprivileged children in Hong Kong, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. It’s simple: Your children in Hong shoe boxes with gifts and drop them off at a collectio boxes are then delivered directly to the children in ne whom have never received a gift before.

This year, kids can compete for a chance to help the boxes around Hong Kong. After they make their b your children write a short paragraph or a poem, or dr of their box, explaining why they would like to go on a delivery. Learn more at www.boxofhope.org.

You know about Sweet Secrets’ delicious and gorgeous cakes, but did you know that they can cater your whole party? The menu is both kid- and adult-friendly: no lard, nuts or deep-fried food, with both savoury and sweet food choices on offer. And they haven’t forgotten about the beverages: select from a range of sugar-free, preservative-free, organic juices and smoothies. To entice you, Sweet Secrets is offering Playtimes readers a $300 discount on party bookings made by the end of this month. Terms and conditions apply, so please call Sarah Lee on 2545 8886 for details. To learn more about all of their offerings, click www.sweetsecrets.com.hk.

Cupcake Designs is a boutique design company that produces beautiful personalised stationery, including newly launched notelets, and partyware for all occasions. From baby announcements to party invitations, cake toppers, piñatas, and more, they can help. Choose from the wide range on hand or, if you’ve got something else in mind, have them custom-design your ideas into reality. They

he best rials, s ers m d the utiful ents if g for a amour. Learn w.cupcakedesigns.biz.

You’ve invited the guests and ordered the cake, and now it’s time to design the perfect goodie bag for everyone to take home. Seedling’s new range of eco-friendly party bag craft kits are designed to help kids wind down after the “sugar-rich environment” of the party. With prices from $99 to $149, their Book Bag and Treasure Box activities are perfect for party bags, prize for games, or as quick and easy activities during the party. These fun kits are designed to last for 20 minutes, include all materials required, and are a lovely keepsake. Available online at www.seedling.com.hk.

With its creative and kid-friendly party menu, including specialties such

as Ants on a Stick, car-shaped Diggity Dogs, star-shaped sandwiches and pastry pa UFOs, Shamrock Catering has been making good food fun since 1993. But parents can now also turn to Shamrock for fun party venues and themed activities that will delight any child. For the younger kids, Shamrock has teamed up several indoor playgrounds to provide play parties, while older kids will love Shamro catered parties at Ooh La La on Lantau Island. Kids can enjoy creatively themed pa such as face painting, hair braiding, temporary tattoos, dance parties and even live animal shows. For more information, click www.shamrock.com.hk.

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