Most mothers assume that throwing a birthday party for their kids will need more stamina, more artistry, and more tasks than they can handle. However, what they do not know is that with the right party planning tips and with some bright ideas, they can come up with an enjoyable, relaxed, and unforgivable birthday party their kids will cherish forever.
Start preparing for your child's party in advance, if possible, around four to 5 weeks before the bash. Doing so will give you more time to order and shop for the things that you would need for the party. You can also ask your older kids to help you with the preparation to make it more fun.
Begin your party plan with a set of goals and limitations. Set your party venue and the number of kids it can accommodate. If you are the type of person who gets swamped around a lot of children, it is best if you will just invite your little one's closest friends. Parties for very young kids, usually include a chaperone. You are not obligated, however, to include in your invitation the siblings or parents of your child's friends. If you feel that, your son / daughter has more friends than you can have in, be prudent, and send your requests through mail.
Choose a theme that the celebrant would love. It could be something as grand as a costume party with fancy decorations and everything, or as simple as incorporating the party trimmings with your kid's favorite color. Focusing on a specific motif for the celebration would make it easier for you to organize your concept, and you can then buy the necessary party supplies associated with your theme.
Kids are more inclined to dwell on what they did at the party than having memories of the food served, the decorations, or whether your house was clean. So aim attention at party activities, and not so much on flawless decor.
Prepare parlor games that will not only be enjoyed by your child's outgoing guests, but also choose activities that can encourage the little shy ones to participate in the merrymaking. You should also have prizes not only for the winners, but for the losing teams as well.
The best times to have your joyful event are between 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM You would not need to serve full meals at around these times, and just a few snacks and drinks will do. Although for younger children, a party time between 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM can also work so when the festivity is over, it will be just in time for their naps.
If your kid is having his / her first birthday, invite toots who are cheerful most times to avoid sudden bursts of wailing children in the middle of the party. For your pre-school and grade school children, give invitations to other youngsters who are within the same age bracket as your child. If your child's birthday falls on a school day, you can also talk to your kid's teacher about having a simple celebration during recess. Prepare little goodie bags, which you can give out to his / her classmates.
Allocate resourcefulness, and not money, in choosing the party favors. Hand out cute knickknacks, which you may have made yourself or bought cheap, that match the party theme. Let the birthday boy / girl distribute these to his / her guests before the party ends.
Last, but not the least, summon up all your energy in making this milestone delightful and memorable; because, after all, you are commemorating the birth of your child.