| No matter their age, any child with a birthday in | | | | at home. Just remember that on rainy days, |
| April or May looks forward to the warmer | | | | activities are confined to the indoors, so plan |
| weather and the day they will turn one year older. | | | | activities that can be easily brought inside. Most |
| If your child’s birthday is around the corner, | | | | importantly, when booking a party location or |
| you’ll want to consider these suggestions for | | | | ordering birthday rentals, entertainment, and |
| the ultimate spring party planning success. | | | | décor, be sure to clarify the business’ |
| Schedule a party date well in advance. After the | | | | policy regarding inclement weather. |
| lull of winter, spring is a busy season packed with | | | | Once you’ve determined your party date and |
| activities. Calendars fill up quickly with Spring Break | | | | location, find the perfect spring party theme. Why |
| trips, Easter celebrations, and seasonal sporting | | | | not use the beauty of the season to inspire your |
| events. Weekends can especially become heavily | | | | party planning? Host a garden tea party in the |
| scheduled. Planning early is the key. Mailing | | | | covered area of a local park or nature preserve. |
| invitations out at least three weeks before the | | | | Have the kids decorate small pots, fill them with |
| party gives friends a chance to clear their | | | | dirt and add seeds. They’ll have a creative |
| calendars for your child’s special celebration. | | | | and personal party favor to take home with |
| Invitations typically include the location of the | | | | them. If your child would rather dig than plant, |
| party. Springtime party planning requires choosing | | | | spring is a great time to orchestrate a dino dig for |
| a location that will work rain or shine. Outdoor | | | | your birthday adventurers. |
| venues and activities are tempting this time of | | | | Whatever theme you choose, these simple |
| year. If you choose to have your party outdoors, | | | | springtime tips will help as you give your child a |
| be sure to recognize the possibility of rain. Have a | | | | priceless birthday gift—a party to be |
| backup plan in place. Children often enjoy parties | | | | remembered. |