Planning Your Childs Birthday Party

By Low Jeremy

Perhaps you've been to or seen one too many themed children's birthday parties that you're bent on doing the same or topping them for your kid's next one. Themed birthday parties, at first glance, look difficult to pull off successfully, because they seem so intricately done. However, this should not deter you from planning one for your baby. Children's birthday parties can be very easy and fun to organize.

There are two ways you can celebrate a themed party. You either hire a professional planner or you can do it yourself. This article is about DIY children's birthday parties.

When is the best time to have a party?

Since kids cannot stay out and up late, birthday parties are best held in the afternoon, when they are all up and awake and energized. But if you are hosting one for the younger children, you can circumvent the usual nap time by having it at between 10:00 and 11:30 AM.

What should I serve?

Children do not really bother much with the food you serve at a party; at least not in the same way they give attention to the activities you have prepared. You can serve finger food, like hotdogs, marshmallows, and cupcakes - something that's not messy so they do not cut the kids' fun by soiling their clothes.

What's the best theme?

This is relative. It all depends on what's hot as of the moment or what your child is interested in. For instance, if your kid's a girl, you may want a fairy party or a Bratz party; or if a boy, a sports-themed or animal or farmhouse party. These themes aren't always gender exclusive, of course. Your girl baby can have an animal party if she wants to. Again, it all boils down to what would make it more memorable for your child.

Who do I invite?

The kid's friends, naturally, family members, and children of friends whose ages are nearer to your child's. But, hey, it's really your decision. Also, if you're trying to keep only a certain number of guests, it wouldn't hurt to ask for an RSVP or a confirmation.

In sum, the key goal of child birthday party planning is enjoyment. As long as your child is happy and the young guests are having fun, you can say that your efforts are a success. You don't need to go all out to come up with terrific party. Keep it simple, but memorable. Don't break the bank!

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Planning The Perfect Party

Clueless about planning a stress-free event? Planning a party can
become an overwhelming event, if everything is put off to the last
minute. Therefore, we have come up with a surefire way to help you
plan for your event, without adding any more stress to your everyday
life!

Four to six weeks before the BIG DAY!
Choose a theme.
Make a guest list.
Pick a date and time.
Decide if it will be indoors or outside.
Decide if you will have it at home, go to a park, or pay for
a hall.
Decide on the day's activities; what time to eat, what games
to play, what crafts to do, etc.
Order your Party Supplies; including favors, decorations,
wrapping paper, tape, plates, plasticware, cups, and piЯatas.
Order your entertainment; get written receipts and read those
contracts. (i.e. music and dj, magician, clown, farm animals, balloon
bouncer, etc.)
Three weeks before the BIG DAY!
Send out invitations; asking for RSVP's by a certain date and
time.
Place a list of those you invited next to the phone to record
RSVP's.
Go over directions for the games and make sure you have
everything.
Go over directions for the crafts and make sure you have
everything.
Go out and purchase anything you may be missing for games and
crafts.
Solicit help from family members and friends. (i.e. clean up,
games, taking pictures, answering phones and doors)
Two weeks before the BIG DAY!
If you haven't received any RSVP's, call to make sure they
are coming.
Confirm your helpers can still attend and what their duties
will be.
Pick out prizes for games and wrap them.
Order the cake.
Confirm your entertainment.
If this is an adult party, hire your babysitter.
One week before the BIG DAY!
Call all confirmed guests and remind them of the big day,
double checking directions.
Purchase Film, batteries, video tape and back up disposable
film.
Purchase food and candies.
Make up the goodie bags based on confirmations.
Prepare the crafts and games.
One day before the BIG DAY!
Prepare your foods ahead of time. If anything can be cooked
and reheated, now is the time.
In the evening, when everyone is in bed, clean the house and
set up the party spot.
(If you rented a hall, you can usually ask to get in the night
before, provided they haven't a morning event. If you are going to a
park, you'll just have to wait till the morning of the event, sorry.)

Day of the BIG DAY!
Pick up the cake.
Blow up and set out balloons four hours before the event.
Shower, Get Dressed, Ready the kids.
HAVE FUN!!

Week after the BIG DAY!
Send out thank you notes to all the helpers and those who
gave gifts!

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