PARTY PLANNING TIPS

1. Start party planning early: a great party can take as long as a month to plan at a stress-free pace, so start early.

2. Pick a Theme Party: Kids’ theme parties are fun when they reflect your child’s personality or interests, whether it’s pirates, crafts, or Barbie. A theme party also sparks your imagination.

3. Choose a party location: Home parties, either inside or in the backyard, are nice for any age.

4. Write the party guest list: when deciding whom to invite, consider the size of your house or yard and how many guests you can comfortably manage.

5. Send party Invitations: An invitation sets the tone for a party, establishes the theme, and gets guests excited to come.

6. Decorate the party place: A party calls for a festive atmosphere.

7. Plan a winning party menu: A party just isn’t a party without good food. Keep things simple and stick with your party theme.

8. Welcome guests with a Party Craft Project: Guests arrive at different times, so ease them into the party with a craft or activity.

9. Plan a mixture of Party Games: When all guests are present, open with a party game that lets the entire group interact. Thereafter, change the pace with rowdy games followed by calmer games.

10. Don’t forget Party Favors and Prizes: These sweet surprises are a gift from the hosting family to friends, and they should be fun to receive and to give. Again, plan around your party theme.

11. Go with the flow: (here is one I need help with!) Write down the order of the games and activities before the party begins, then be prepared to be flexible.

Simple points to take a little stress out of party planning!  Family Fun Magazine

Party Exterior/Entrance Decorations
electric party lights
party candles | balloons
yard signs | party banners
door ‌ wall

Party Noise Makers
maracas | tambourines
clackers | horns
whistles

Party Table Top
table skirts | centerpieces
electric lighting ‌ candles
(use piñatas as a centerpiece too!)
table covers
place ‌ paper goods
plates ‌ cups ‌ napkins‌
forks ‌ spoons ‌ knives
serving trays ‌ bowls ‌ straws
light up | cups ‌ ice cubes
straws ‌ coasters | drink mixes
confetti | balloons
inflatable coolers

Party Favors and Gift Bags
gift bags | glow ‌ led
necklaces ‌ light sticks ‌ light up rings
bracelets ‌ jewelry
hats ‌ bracelets ‌ necklaces
bling bling ‌ rings ‌ beads
sunglasses ‌ masks
candles | photo frames
personalized gifts
wrapped candy bars
personalized pens

Party Interior/Entrance Decorations
scene setters
(don’t forget the sticky tack!)
inflatable decorations
electric lighting ‌ candles
party music ‌ cds | banners
door ‌ wall

Party Exterior/Backyard Decorations
electric lighting ‌ candles
yard signs | banners
door ‌ wall | balloons

Party Accessories
headgear | hats ‌ wigs ‌ sunglasses
bandanas | costumes
leis ‌ hula skirts ‌ vests
glow ‌ led | necklaces ‌ light sticks
 light up rings ‌ bracelets
jewelry | bracelets ‌ necklaces
 bling bling ‌ rings ‌ beads
boas ‌ wrist streamers ‌ pom poms
inflatable's | games

Party Room Decorations
wall decorations
scene setters ‌ cut outs
(don’t forget the sticky tack!)
inflatable's | piñatas
ceiling dangles | balloons
door curtains | electric lighting
candles | garland