| BIRTHDAY
PARTIES
The
secret to a good party is detailed planning and superb execution.
Some people might poor pooh the idea that you are going overboard,
but we would rather plan things properly and have stress free party
that your kids will enjoy. A parent who takes the time to plan party
properly is also demonstrating good parenting skills. So take the
time and make your kid proud and build beautifull memories.
3-4
WEEK BEFORE PARTY
- Choose
a party theme
-
Create the guest list. Guests generally range from friends at
daycare, school or the neighborhood, then add close relatives.
- Pick
the party date and time. Parties are generally 1 1/2 to 2 1/2
hours long.
- Order
party supplies, decorations, party favors, activities and prizes
for games. Be sure to order enough tableware for the adults that
will attend, as well.
2-3 WEEK BEFORE PARTY
- Send
the invitations.
- It
is best to ask guests to RSVP to get an estimate of how many children
to expect.
- Decide
on activities and games to play.
- Consider
the age of the children and plan games and activities accordingly.
Plan more games than you expect to use in case you run out of
activities before the party is over.
- Plan
your menu.
Arrange for extra help on the party day from friends or relatives.
1
WEEK BEFORE PARTY
- Order
cake from a bakery if you are not baking your own. Bake cake and
freeze it, if making your own.
- Make
any other foods that can be made ahead of time and store foods
in the freezer.
- Write
out a final schedule of activities for the party. Birthday Express
provides a Free Theme-related Party Planning Guide with each Deluxe
Pak, filled with great activities, decorating tips and recipes.
- Confirm
any orders placed for the cake and/or party supplies.
- Let
siblings invite a special friend over for the day so they won't
feel left out. They can either play apart from the party or they
can be helpers.
2-3
DAYS BEFORE PARTY
-
Buy remaining food for the party.
- Buy
film and/or videotape.
- Check
batteries for the camera and/or camcorder.
- Get
an exact guest count. Call those who haven't responded.
- Arrange
to have balloons filled with helium to pick up the day of the
party. It is fun to have each guest go home with a balloon.
1 DAY BEFORE PARTY
- Finish
decorating the cake, or pick up the cake from the bakery.
- Make
sure you have plenty of candles and matches.
Child-proof the party area.
- Decorate
any indoor areas (save outdoor decorating for the day of the party).
- Prepare
food that can be made ahead of time.
PARTY
DAY
- Pick
up helium-filled balloons.
- Prepare
foods and beverages that could not be made ahead of time.
- Take
plenty of pictures and videos to commemorate this special day.
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