12 Easy Steps to Throwing the Perfect Kids Party

12 EASY STEPS TO THROWING THE PERFECT KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY SET A BUDGET. Work only with what you can afford. This will help you determine your guest list and other important details such as food and party favours KEY TIP: MAKE A GUEST LIST. DIY projects can help you save on costs. Make it small or make it big GUEST BOOK depending on what the budget allows. Those who are closest to your child should be on the top of the list. KEY TIP: Be ready for party crashers. Have extra just in case parents bring more than one kid. STICK TO A THEME. Having a theme will make it easier to plan food, decorations, cake and the party celebrant's costume. d KEY TIP: Boys like superheroes. Girls like pink and princesses. MAKE IT INCLUSIVE. Even when you have a themed party, remember to include the other gender, boys can be a Prince. ζΚΕΥ ΤΙΡ Prepare different party favours for boys and girls or make it co-ed. CHOOSE A VENUE. Small parties will need a small venue and vice-versa. Venues close to the kids school or town centre will achieve the most success. KEY TIP: Rental party places have most of the amenities SET THE TIME. you need. The time is just as important as picking out the venue, around 2:00pm is usually ideal to save on lunch costs and exert kids before night. ΚEΥ ΤIΡ Plan times outside of main meals like lunch and dinner to save on catering costs. SEND THE INVITATIONS. Party invitations should be sent 2 - 4 weeks before the actual event. This will allow time for party adjustments. KEY TIP: Make it an RSVP is required invitation. LINE UP THE MENU Consider possible allergic reactions in some kids. Ask their parents just in case. MENU S KEY TIP: Don't worry about the parents. They are easier to feed than kids. PREPARE FUN ACTIVITIES. To keep kids from getting bored, let them participate in fun games, as some kids can be shy in conversation and activities will help remove this. σΚEY ΤIP Nothing beats traditional party games. Throw in statues dance and pass the parcel. INCLUDE PARTY FAVOURS. Kids love receiving goodies after a party. Pack some lollies and small toys in party bags for each party attendant. f KEY TIP: Kids don't usually care about the stuff in the bag just as long as they receive one. SAY YOUR THANKS. Do it at the end while they are leaving or send some thank you cards afterwards. THANK YOU! :) S KEY TIP: Be sincere and say they made your kid's birthday one to remember. ENJOY THE FUN Too! The cake will have kiddie finger- prints on them, the house will be a total mess, and your pet will return, but a birthday party is only held once a year. KEY TIP: Focus on the good, not the bad. References: www.madfun.com.au www.parents.com/fun/birthdays/ideas/perfect-kids-birthday-party/ www.wikihow.com/Throw-a-Great,-Cheap-Party-for-Your-Child money.usnews.com/money/personal- financelarticles/2014/04/22/how-t0-throw-a-kids-birthday-party-on-a-budget Madiun www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/07/01/8-tips- on-how-to-throw-a-birthday-party-from-a-woman-who-throws-birthday-parties/ www.today.com/id/19813696/ns/today- parenting_and familyhow-throw-fun-kids-birthday-party/ http://www.madfun.com.au/