The Four B"s of Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are fun but sometimes planning the party might seem a little stressful.
You can make it easier on yourself if you follow a few basic guidelines to simplify the preparation process.
Begin early.
You should begin planning your party well in advance.
As soon as you select a theme for the party you can begin buying party accessories that relate to that theme.
If the budget is tight, being able to buy party items over a period of time will lessen the impact on your budget.
Also, if you plan to have the party at a location other than your home, you will may need to secure reservations.
Birthday cake If you plan to buy a special made birthday cake, you will need to order it in plenty of time to have it before the party.
If you plan to bake and decorate the cake yourself, you definitely need to schedule in time for that.
As a third option, you might want to barter with a friend and offer a service to them in exchange for them making a birthday cake for the party.
With any of these three options, making arrangements in advance will assure that you have the just the cake you want for the party.
Be prepared.
Things don't always go exactly as planned.
Being prepared for the unexpected is important whenever you have a group of children together.
If you are having an outdoor party, you need to be prepared for things such as bumps and scratches that can occur with outdoor play.
Bee stings and insect bites could also pose a problem.
Have some repellent and medicine for insect bites on hand.
You should also keep a list of telephone numbers for the parent of each child that attends the party.
Have some alternate food items available for children who may have food allergies that you were not made aware of before the party.
If you are planning an outdoor party, weather conditions could affect your plans.
Be sure to have an alternate plan if the weather should surprise you.
Be sure to arrange for ample adult supervision at the party.
You will be less stressed at the party if you have extra eyes and hands to assist you.
Be specific When sending out party invitations, be specific about the type of party it is going to be.
This is especially necessary if you are planning a party that offers guests the opportunity to come dressed in a certain manner, such as a zoo theme where they can come dressed as an animal, a beach themed party, or a nostalgic party where you encourage guest to dress in vintage clothing.
Be clear about the location and include a map if necessary.
Be specific about the beginning and ending time for the party.
You can request that when responding to the invitation, parents inform you of any special circumstances, dietary restrictions, and allergies their child has that you should be aware of.
You can be sure that your child will have many memorable birthday parties if you plan the parties in advance so that on the day of the party, your focus will be on your child and the party activities rather than on completing last minute details.
You can make it easier on yourself if you follow a few basic guidelines to simplify the preparation process.
Begin early.
You should begin planning your party well in advance.
As soon as you select a theme for the party you can begin buying party accessories that relate to that theme.
If the budget is tight, being able to buy party items over a period of time will lessen the impact on your budget.
Also, if you plan to have the party at a location other than your home, you will may need to secure reservations.
Birthday cake If you plan to buy a special made birthday cake, you will need to order it in plenty of time to have it before the party.
If you plan to bake and decorate the cake yourself, you definitely need to schedule in time for that.
As a third option, you might want to barter with a friend and offer a service to them in exchange for them making a birthday cake for the party.
With any of these three options, making arrangements in advance will assure that you have the just the cake you want for the party.
Be prepared.
Things don't always go exactly as planned.
Being prepared for the unexpected is important whenever you have a group of children together.
If you are having an outdoor party, you need to be prepared for things such as bumps and scratches that can occur with outdoor play.
Bee stings and insect bites could also pose a problem.
Have some repellent and medicine for insect bites on hand.
You should also keep a list of telephone numbers for the parent of each child that attends the party.
Have some alternate food items available for children who may have food allergies that you were not made aware of before the party.
If you are planning an outdoor party, weather conditions could affect your plans.
Be sure to have an alternate plan if the weather should surprise you.
Be sure to arrange for ample adult supervision at the party.
You will be less stressed at the party if you have extra eyes and hands to assist you.
Be specific When sending out party invitations, be specific about the type of party it is going to be.
This is especially necessary if you are planning a party that offers guests the opportunity to come dressed in a certain manner, such as a zoo theme where they can come dressed as an animal, a beach themed party, or a nostalgic party where you encourage guest to dress in vintage clothing.
Be clear about the location and include a map if necessary.
Be specific about the beginning and ending time for the party.
You can request that when responding to the invitation, parents inform you of any special circumstances, dietary restrictions, and allergies their child has that you should be aware of.
You can be sure that your child will have many memorable birthday parties if you plan the parties in advance so that on the day of the party, your focus will be on your child and the party activities rather than on completing last minute details.