How to Create the Perfect Birthday Party
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To get you started planning your event, here are a few tips:
Tip #1
Tie a bouquet of balloons around your mailbox or front of your house. Let the birthday child select the colors for the balloons. Anything you can do to get your child involved in the birthday party planning is great for their self-esteem and self-confidence. Kids really want to help.
Tip #2
Protect your pets! Keep dogs, cats etc. separated from the party area.
Tip #3
If you have other small children at home, involve them in the birthday party planning. Siblings can feel left out when it’s not their birthday.
Ideas for siblings: Have an older child can be in charge taking pictures. Introduce the entertainer when it’s time for the show. Help prepare refreshments, invitations etc.
Tip #4
Keep the food easy to handle: hot dogs or the kids favorite, pizza! Apple juice is still the all time parents favorite.
Tip #5
Games are an important part of any childrens party. Here’s a clever idea: dress up all the kids with extra large clothing. The children stuff their cloths with balloons and then have a very funny, silly relay race. Great photo opportunity!
Tip #6
Play act or rehearse how you would like your child to answer the door, greet the guests and receive the presents. Discuss good manners and acceptable behavior for the party.
Tip #7
Hiring an entertainer for your child’s party can really make the party experience for your child a memorable one. A magician is an EXCELLENT choice!
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Tip #8
When you schedule a performer, have all the children ready at the time you agreed on. Many professional entertainers may be doing more than one birthday party that day and need to stay on schedule. Make sure the children have nothing in their hands. Toys, noisemakers, and party gifts can be a big distraction. If your performer has done a great job and the children really loved him/her, then tipping is appropriate and appreciated.
Tip #9
It’s very important to send thank you notes or cards to all the guests. Here's a great idea: Have a picture taken with the birthday child and each friend. When you get the film developed, order double prints and include a snapshot of the birthday child and each guest with the thank you note. Let the birthday child help make the thank you notes/cards. Your child will learn from an early age the importance of thank you notes. The parents of all your guests will love them.
Tip #10
Presents - Have a large cardboard box handy to put presents in. The birthday child could decorate with bright colorful wrapping paper or simply color it. This helps keep gifts organized and adds a festive touch to the party. It also shows off your child’s creative skills!
Tip #11
Schedule the party: 1: Games 2: The "main event" ~ The Entertainer 3: Food 4: Gift Opening 5: Cake and Ice Cream
Gift opening is a personal decision. Some parents prefer to save gift opening until after all the guests have gone. If opening the gifts at the party, do it right before or right after the cake and ice cream. Saving the cake and ice cream for last will leave put off the inevitable “sugar high” to when it’s time for all the children to leave.
Tip #12
This is a day that your child will always cherish. Don’t forget to give him/her a big hug, thank them for being such a great helper with the party and tell them how much you love them. (Best kid party idea of them all!)
BONUS TIP:
Reward yourself for a job well done! Plan a free evening after the party. Buy a pre-cooked meal, a beverage of your choice and choose a good film to watch. When the party is over and the children are in bed, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet without having to think about cooking! You've just thrown a fantastic party – you deserve a relaxing evening!
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