| The biggest assets of a party planner are | | | | birthday party is buffet style. Don't bother with a |
| adequate time and a realistic plan. Plan your child's | | | | sit down meal. The kids won't want to sit and eat. |
| birthday party as far in advance as possible. | | | | Have plenty of low sugar drinks and healthy |
| At least one month before the party: | | | | snacks. After all, they'll be eating cake and ice |
| Select a venue. Look around for a venue that's | | | | cream soon enough. |
| just the right size for your party. Book too big of | | | | Purchase or Make Decorations. Balloons add color |
| a venue and the party feels empty. Booking a | | | | and movement - but be careful. Balloons pose a |
| room that's too small will make the guests | | | | choking hazard and should never be given to |
| uncomfortable. | | | | babies. |
| Choose Your Theme. There are lots of fun party | | | | Order Food and Cake. Give yourself enough time |
| themes to choose. Base your party's theme on | | | | to shop around and get the best deal on food and |
| something that your child is passionate about. | | | | beverages. |
| Hire entertainment. A good children's party | | | | Two Weeks Before The Party |
| entertainer will be booked up months in advance | | | | RSVP. Start checking your guest list and |
| so if you're going to have entertainment, book | | | | contacting the stragglers who have not sent an |
| early. | | | | RSVP yet. |
| The Guest List. Go for quality, not quantity. Invite | | | | Task List. Create a detailed task list for the next |
| as many people as you'd like, but keep in mind | | | | 14 days. Farm out errands to friends and family |
| young children should have plenty of adult | | | | who want to help. Try not to leave anything to |
| supervision. | | | | the last minute. |
| Order Invitations. The sooner you get the invites | | | | Day of The Party. Calmly work through your task |
| out, the more guests you'll have. Parents with | | | | list. Aim to have the party set to go at least an |
| young children often have their weekends | | | | hour before the guests arrive. |
| scheduled out weeks in advance. Get your invites | | | | Have fun. Your child's birthday should be full of fun |
| out early. | | | | and laughter for everyone, including you. Don't get |
| Three Weeks Before the Party | | | | so caught up in the planning that you forget to |
| Plan Your Menu. The easiest way to feed a | | | | enjoy the day yourself. |