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Celebrating a birthday with a party is a wonderful, happy endeavor.
Here are some ideas on how to make it really special.
THE INVITATION
Be sure it clearly states location, starting and ending times, whether parents and all siblings are invited, and if special activities are scheduled that might
require special clothing. Specify an R.S.V.P. date, including your full name and phone number.
HOW MANY AND WHOM TO INVITE
Invite fewer guests for younger children, 4 to 6 children for ages 1 to 3, 10 to 12 children for ages 4 to 12. If it is a large party, be sure you have plenty of space for the guests. Children can become easily overwhelmed in crowds.
Inviting all the children from your child's class can be a good way to meet his or her school friends; however, it might be a bit unmanageable depending on the number of children in the class. If everyone in the class is not invited, invitations should be mailed to the home, not delivered during class.
HOW MUCH MONEY
This depends on your budget. Remember to include into your estimate all food, including cake, ice cream, snacks, as well as utensils and paper goods, decorations, invitations, thank you cards, entertainment and party favors.
THE BIRTHDAY CAKE
No matter what age the Birthday Boy/Girl is, (1 to 101), this is a staple of all birthday parties. The shape can be anything from round, to square and anything in between. Specialty cakes can also be made in such fun shapes as cars, animals, trains, football helmets, etc.
PARTY FAVORS
These can vary from a "goodie" or "party" bag with bag fillers, balloons and pencils, blowouts or sweets. Some parents will get personalized items to give to the party bags. Make sure the items are safe with no small pieces to break off. Everyone loves coming home with a Party Bag!
DECORATING
This can be as simple balloons or streamers hung in the trees to elaborate underwater scenes with fish and netting strung about the house. Of course if you are having a theme, then decorations should be considered that will enhance the atmosphere.
LOCATION
If you decide on an outdoor party remember to have a back-up plan in case of bad weather. Deciding whether to have a home party or the party at another location should include your inclination for doing set up, decorating and clean up. Be sure if you have a home party that you have enough room for guests.
THE ENTERTAINMENT
This can be anything from a Band or DJ, to a Clown or Magician to a Comedian. The most important thing is to have the entertainment appeal to both the Birthday Boy/Girl and to the invited guests. Whatever you choose, it can only enhance the party.
MAKING IT MEMORABLE
Personalize the party as much as possible to your child's tastes, hobbies and desires.Try to add personal touches. Take lots of pictures or get a friend to take them so that you can participate in the party. Videos are great, and kids love to see themselves. Make sure the Birthday Child chooses His/Hers Favorite Party Theme!
SIGN-IN-BOARD
Buy some colorful oak-tag (3' x 3') and decorate it with a picture of the Birthday Boy/Girl. Have each guest write a short message on it. After, have the completed Sign-In Board framed and given as a gift.
OPENING GIFTS
This is often fun at older children's parties, but presents should be left until after the party for younger children. Opening presents with young children can often lead to tears for the guests, who may want their present back, as well as the birthday child, who can become overwhelmed. Saving them for later allows the child time to play with each new toy and the parents are able to keep better record of which present came from whom for the thank you cards.
ENJOY
Your child's party should be fun. Don't loose perspective. If games and events don't come off as planned, remember that children are unpredictable. As long as everyone is having a good time, then the party is a success. And remember, there's always NEXT YEAR!
HAVE A LOVELY PARTY!
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