You Can Plan and Have Successful Kids Birthday Parties

Here are some basic things to keep in mind when planning for the perfect birthday party:

• Allow a good solid four to five weeks for planning
• Follow the timeline given in the checklist. This will help you stay on track and ensure you do not forget even the smallest detail. 
• Choose early what types of foods or snacks you intend on serving. Make a list of all the ingredients you will need and attach it to your checklist.
• Decide on the type of cake and if you are making it or purchasing one. If making the cake yourself, make sure to add the needed ingredients on your party food shopping list. If ordering a custom cake, make sure you check with the bakery how soon the order needs to be in to ensure that you receive the cake on time!
• If ordering party favors or gifts online, allow ample time for them to arrive prior to the party. 
• Have help enlisted early on and backups in case someone has to back out for any reason. 
• Typical party times are 1pm to 3pm or 2pm to 4pm unless you are feeling energetic and are okay to go for the 1pm to 4pm time slot. For toddlers and under, the ideal party time is 10am to around 11.30am. Granted, there are those occasions where if you are renting a facility or using a sporting event, movie, or 

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Birthday Party Checklist

Chapter 2: Tips for Success

• Planning the Big Day
• The Guest List
• Setting a Time Limit
• Choosing Your Theme
• Fun and Games
• Have a Backup Plan
• Ground Rules
• Pinatas
• Ask for Help
• Make a List
• Keeping Memories
• Social Skills
• Memorialize the Event

Chapter 3: Birthday Party Invitations

• Themes
• Sending Out Your Invitations

Chapter 4: Choosing a Party Theme

• Ideas for Themes
• Off Site Parties
• At Home Parties

Chapter 5: Party Games and Activities

• Teenagers
• Ideas for Games and Activities
• Animal Game
• Design Your Own Name Tag Activity
• Butterfly Crafts Activity
• Bob the Builder Activity
• The Toothpick Marshmallow Tower Game
• Musical Chairs
• Boat Race Game
• The Mining Game
• Spoon Walk
• Sock Game
• Balloon Burst
• Mystery and Murder Mystery Games
• Successful Birthday Parties for Kids
• Indoor Golf Ball Croquet Game
• Karaoke Contest
• Dressed for Work Game
• Pass the Orange or Tennis Ball
• Bubble Gum Game
• Build Your Own Maze Activity

Chapter 6: Birthday Party Food

• Snacks and Dips

Chapter 7: Birthday Party Favors

• Be Creative
• Standbys
• Activities for Party Favors

Conclusion

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