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Plan the Best Birthday Party
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Plan the Best Birthday Party

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Ages 3 and upAges 3 and Up
Duration: Weekend
A bit of planning, some attention to detail and a big imagination will help make a birthday celebration memorable.
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HOW TO DO IT

When planning a child's birthday, follow these helpful tips:
  • A few weeks before the party:

    • Decide on the date, number of guests and time and length of the party.

    • Discuss possible themes with your child, such as a party based on his or her favorite movie or cartoon character, a special interest or particular sport.

    • If you are planning on outside entertainment (clown, magician, etc.) make those arrangements.

    • Purchase or make invitations based on the theme, and have your child help address and mail them.

    • Decide on where to hold the party; at home, a park, restaurant, etc.

    • Decide on the activities and games for the party.

    • Plan the menu. Think about the theme, but keep the menu simple.

  • A few days before the party:

    • Plan a timeline for the party. Decide when to eat lunch or a snack, when to play games and begin activities, when to open gifts, etc.

    • Purchase or make decorations, and gather items needed for games and activities.

    • Make up "goodie bags" or party favors if you are planning on giving them out. Include treats like NESTLé TOLL HOUSE CANDY BARS.

    • Purchase or bake and decorate the cake.


  • The day of the party:

    • Put out the decorations, prepare the food.

    • Enjoy the party!

TIPS
  • Involve your child in as much of the preparation as possible.

  • Plan on the party lasting no more than two-three hours.

  • For children under 6 years old, avoid choosing competitive games. For any age group, having everyone win something is a good rule to follow.
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Reader Comments (1)

Posted on: 7/5/2010 6:49 PM

Posted by: JJ G

City: SAN ANGELO, TX

Article Rating:

Often times it is the simple ideas that are the most fun. One year we had a baking party and the kids decorated their own 4" cake. It doubled as a "take-home" gift. The goody bag had a recipe and things to help them make another at home. They loved it!

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