Make sure you are prepared for this question your kids are sure to ask! It pulls at your heart strings doesn't it? Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is "Of course you can!" Then reality sets back in and you think of all the things you have to do in order to have a kids birthday party that stays with in your budget.
It's easy Mom, don't worry.
You just need to know the Who, What, When, Where and Whys' of party planning.
- Who...
Get your guest list ready - What time...
Afternoon is for kids party...
evening for teens party or grown up party ideas.
- When...
Check your calendar and pick a date - Where...
Do you have room in your house for your guest list? - Why...
It's a birthday! Pick a birthday party theme Boys love cowboy, dinosaur, Monster Truck and Ben 10 party ideas.
Girls might like those too, but usually pick a princess, cowgirl, Webkinz or Tinkerbell party ideas.
Now sit with your child and choose the theme.
Next step is the party invitations.
Make them or buy them and send them out.
Now you can begin to plan your party menu while you're waiting for the RSVPs'.
Kids party ideas are easy to come up with.
You and your child can pick out everything you need to have a fun party, so don't worry.
There are plenty of online sites you can find great party themes, fun party games and recipe ideas too.
Party menu ideas don't have to be difficult.
Make it easy on yourself and choose foods that everyone likes.
Indoor kids party...
Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Submarine Sandwiches are great choices.
If it's an Outdoor kids party grilling is a great ideas.
Burgers, hot dogs, and a macaroni salad or beans will be an easy filling meal for your party guests.
Macaroni and cheese is another food that kids love.
What to do for a party drink? Get some juices, mix them together and add some sherbet.
Mix it all in a big bowl, or a punch bowl and let the kids get their own.
Party cakes are very important to kids.
You can bake a cake, frost it and add a cake topper to it for a cake you will be proud of! Cupcakes are also very easy to make and decorate, and they are the rave at parties this year.
What ever menu ideas or cake ideas you decide upon You can have a great birthday party for your kids and have a good time yourself! A great idea for kids parties are printable coloring pages and printable trivia questions, they are free too!