How to throw the best at-home birthday bash

Amazon's number one bestseller in party balloons is these HusDow classy ones in rose gold. This lovely set includes 40 12-inch latex balloons, 10 confetti balloons, 13 16-inch happy birthday letter balloons (with a pipe), two 16-inch star foil balloons, two 16-inch heart balloons and three rolls of balloon ribbon. Being high quality, they will certainly last the entire party. Both the foil and latex balloons can be filled with helium or air, while the happy birthday letter balloons can only be filled with air using a balloon pump. If you want a safe, super-easy-to-decorate option, these balloons are versatile in the sense that they can hang on the ceiling, be mounted on any wall or window and used as a special centrepiece.

These confetti balloons by Wei Hongyu are a great option for anyone wanting something a little bit different. Being 36-inches round, the transparent balloons will add the perfect splash of colour to any room. High quality, durable and extremely lightweight, there are eight balloons that come in the set .

If you're after a birthday statement piece, this champagne bottle with fizzy balloons will certainly provide that wow factor. You have the flexibility to either style the bottle from the ground upwards, angle it on a wall or place it around any chosen. Taking only one hour to assemble, the set includes one massive 40-inch champagne bottle balloon, a 40-inch wine glass balloon, 55 12-inch balloons (in four colours), 20 five-inch balloons (in two colours) and all the fixtures needed to keep the assemble together. It's fun, quirky and could just add a smile to that dial during lockdown.

If balloons and you don't mix, and you want to create more of an intimate setting, these waterproof LED fairy lights in a warm white tone used as a curtain or placed by a window could be your solution. Being 3M X 3M, these lights come with eight different modes. With more than 926 raving reviews, they are completely remote controlled and great no matter the location (garden or gazebo).

If you want to create a fun mood for the kids (both indoors and outdoors), why not invest in an affordable long-lasting bubble machine? This professional one by Fansteck is made of durable metal and upgraded with a quiet motor and portable handle for any occasion. Great for parties, discos, weddings or stages, the machine has been made with a high bubble output (yes, it's 18-22 RPM rotation generates quite literally thousands of bubbles per minute by one touch). All you need is a power source (its fuse protected) and a love for bubbles. It also does mention to be careful with the concentration of the bubble solution – too strong and the machine will struggle to make bubbles. You also need to buy the bubble solution separately as it doesn't come with the machine.

It's fair to say that every birthday girl or boy, whether you are turning 15 or 25, deserves a piece of power, honour and glory for the day. After all, you have just blessed the world with another year of your company. This Talking Tables unisex headband is sold at John Lewis and could be yours for just £9.

If you want to make the birthday girl or boy feel special for the day or, better yet, make yourself feel like royalty, this Frcolour rhinestone crystal tiara crown could yours. It comes in a two-pack, one with a comb pin and the other without a comb pin, so your housemates can also get involved. Exquisite and elegant, these tiaras are made of durable hard alloy and rhinestone (L/H – 12.8cm / 5.03cm), adding the perfect amount of sparkle for the day. They are highly regarded for being lightweight (less likely to bring on a headache), and for their sturdiness.

Since we're in lockdown and need that extra bit of spice, these glitter tattoos could be a fun activity to do on your birthday with easily achievable results. With it being Amazon's choice for 'glitter tattoos', the brand FabLab has received more than 3700 raving reviews. This glitter tattoo kit contains 27 unique tattoo stencils and four different colours (purple, green, red, yellow) to choose from. Whether it's a statement piece you're going for or maybe even something a bit smaller and sentimental, these tattoos can last for up to seven days.

Beer Hawk are currently offering a Beer Hamper Selection with five craft IPA beer cans (five percent by volume), a stylish Beer Hawk Aviero tasting glass and a delicious Pitta Chip snack (flavour can vary). Being Amazon's number one bestseller with a five-star rating, this is certainly a tempting option for any beer lover eager to broaden their portfolio and craft beer experience. Handpicked by Beer Hawk's in-house Sommelier team, these IPA's include, Pale Ale, Lager, Session IPA and India Pale Ale, and really are some of the best.

If you're after something a little more on the fancy side, there is a deal at John Lewis for a Nicholas Feuillattes Palmes d'Or Vintage Brut Champagne. Reduced from £130 to just £91, this 75cl could be a perfect little touch on your special day. Being described by Vintage (2002) as among the top one percent of all wines in the world, this French Champagne is definitely one to try.

Drink Supermarket has a fabulous deal going on now for 'The Ultimate Cuban Cocktail Kit' by Black Tears. From £150 reduced to £99.99, this cocktail kit contains 700ml of pure bliss. With a booklet and video tutorials included, this kit teaches you how to make eight different cocktails, such as, the Cuban Mai Tai, The Old Fashioned LP and the Daiquiri Progresiva. A super fun activity for any adult birthday setting, this set has been tailored to the progressive craft spirits drinker and is full of a diverse range of Cuban spices brought to you by Black Tears. It doesn't, however, come with any mixing materials, so I've selected what I would use below.

This cocktail-making set by Blusmart brings to you five essential tools in order to make the perfect cocktail. Not only does the set include a 700ml 24-ounce stainless-steel cocktail shaker, but this shaker contains a built-in rotation recipe guide great for someone starting out behind the bar. This means eight different cocktail preparation formulas to ensure we get those complex drinks out to our housemates quickly and efficiently. It's durable, anti-rust and scratch-resistant, retaining odours or staining. It can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. This product has been named Amazon's choice for all 'cocktail mixers' and the set includes a built-in strainer, a stainless-steel spoon, the shaker and a 1.5 oz jigger.

If cocktail-making is on the agenda, then presentation is a must. With more than 426 raving reviews, the set of six is made from glass and can be washed in the dishwasher. High quality and very affordable, the minimalistic and sophisticated design makes the set suitable for any tropical styled cocktail and special occasion.

Your beautiful Hawaii Cocktail Glasses can also be accompanied with these personalised drink skewers by Sophia Victoria Joy on Not On The High Street. Approximately 13.5cm high and £3.95 (minus delivery), these skewers could be a great way to ensure you don't mix up your drinks with other members of the house and a perfect accessory to any drink! Being made out of food safe premium quality case acrylic, this could be the personal touch you are looking for.

Biscuiteers has thought of a genius idea of creating the 'birthday biscuit tin'; all of our favourite birthday traditions ready to eat in one collection. For £35, you will receive nine chocolate-flavoured biscuits presented in Biscuiteers' famous square-edged keepsake tin. If I were to describe the flavour of these beauties it would be somewhere in between the snap of a gingerbread and the crumble of a shortbread. Cooked with rich cocoa powder, these biscuits make a great luxurious snack you can share with your house members.

Even though I would like to include all these birthday Cutter and Squidge cakes, for the purpose of this article and just to help you narrow down the choices, I would recommend this Chocolate Squidge Cake. Handmade in London, you could get this delivered to your door for just £34.50 (and a 15% discount on your first order). Just to give you an idea, the first layer is a soft chocolate sponge with choc buttercream and choc custard. This is then filled with all the treats which include brownie chunks, crunch pie, Dream Bar, lashings of salted caramel sauce, digestive crumb and white chocolate crispy pearls. Cutter and Squidge then finish this off with chocolate sauce, more digestive and chocolate goodies.

When there's a cake, there's candles. For something with a bit more shine, you can get your hands on these LUTER multi-coloured and metallic birthday candles. With 24 pieces included in the set, they are non-toxic, eco-friendly and biodegradable. They burn for a long time and never drop the wax! Game-changer. These candles come with an eye-catching design and a detachable holder. With its steady flame and easy insertion, these candles really do add that special touch for that special person. Their size is also changeable (cut to any length you want) but come in 5.5-inch in length with a 1.2-inch holder.

For anyone living in a big, shared house or with some high-risk members, one doctor has invented Top It cake shields: 'a party solution for the new normal'. This is to minimize the spreading of germs while blowing out candles, and the spreading by 1400% during this essential party activity. It's thoughtful transparent design and decor makes it not only aesthetically beautiful but Insta-worthy. Coming in three different sizes, rectangular (£14.99), round (£14.99) and slice (£4.99), it's the perfect fit for every party cake.

Perhaps with your birthday cake and biscuits, a Amscan Pinata Monkey could be exactly what your house needs. Being Amazon's choice for 'pinata', this party accessory not only gives you a chance to smash out some of that lockdown steam but also contains a whole heap of goodies. Weighing 236g, Amazon customer Sarah says, "My daughter was thrilled to bits with it. Well made, looks amazing and faired really well being hit by 40 kids! They had at least one go each!"

Since this is hopefully going to be your only lockdown birthday (touch wood), it is vital we document it for old times' sake. You can buy this great little Kodak disposable camera and get 27 exposures and 12 extras for free. It's also Amazon's number one bestseller for single-use film cameras and might I say, creates cracking images.