Party Pro Tip! Theme it Up: Unicorns, Rainbows, Galaxies, Oh My!

Because "Mum, I want a galaxy-unicorn-rainbow-tea-party!" isn’t as rare as you’d think

Let’s be honest, parenting is already a wild ride — toss in a birthday party and suddenly you’re the logistics officer of a mini music festival, craft corner, and snack bar all rolled into one. As a mum of three, I've hosted everything from jungle safaris in the living room to spa days for 6-year-olds (yes, we had cucumber slices and glittery nail polish everywhere). So believe me when I say: themes are your secret weapon.

Which brings me to today’s Party Pro Tip: Theme. It. Up. Let your kids’ imaginations run wild. Whether it’s unicorns, rainbows, galaxies (or all three at once), you can make it happen — stress-free — thanks to one unsung hero in the party world: the neutral teepee.

Why Teepees Are Your Theme-Party BFF

If you’ve never used a teepee setup before, get ready to have your parenting party game changed forever. These little hideaway tents are not only photogenic, they’re also endlessly versatile — and most importantly, easy to adapt no matter what magical party theme your little one throws at you.

Here’s how to quickly theme it up using teepees as your blank canvas:

• Unicorn Dreams: Drape pastel-colored tulle from the top of the teepees, add a few plush unicorns inside, sprinkle around some confetti stars and boom — your magical forest realm is good to go.
• Rainbow Wonderland: Each teepee gets its own color of the rainbow. Use coordinating pillows, LED string lights, and let the kids pick their "base camp." Bonus: great for separating sugar-hyped kids into their own color-coded zones!
• Outer Space Odyssey: Go dark and sparkly — think navy or black throw blankets inside, glow-in-the-dark stars on the outside, and a soundtrack of spaceship sound effects. Don’t be surprised if your living room goes full NASA.

I’ve found that no matter how over-the-top the theme sounds when my five-year-old pitches it (e.g., "A dinosaur-princess-glamping-night!"), using neutral teepees as the foundation lets me stay organised and keeps the decor from spiraling out of control. It’s a party win with a dash of sanity preservation.

Final Thoughts From One Mum to Another

When you’re juggling school drop-offs, laundry that multiplies like rabbits, and the occasional surprise glitter bomb, you don’t need party prep to become yet another stressor. That’s why neutral teepees are the unsung heroes of themed parties — they take on unicorns and alien invasions with equal grace (and zero repainting of your walls).

So next time your kid casually announces their birthday vision includes dragons, mermaids, and a DIY smoothie bar, just smile and say, "We can teepee that." Because with the right base — and a few themed accessories — you can turn any wild idea into a birthday masterpiece.

Ready to Theme It Up?

Grab your theme (and a strong coffee), pull out the teepees, and let the magic unfold. And remember — if all else fails, cake cures everything.