How to Have a Boy and Girl Party

You want to throw a party for boys and girls but aren't quite sure what to do to ensure that everyone has fun. Making your bash a success is easier than you think. Follow these simple tips and make your next party the talk of the year.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Create a neutral theme that both boys and girls will enjoy. A great neutral theme might be the "High School Musical," where guests dress up as their favorite characters, or a Luau where the girls wear hula skirts and the guys wear beach gear.
2. Send out invitations two to three weeks before the party and ask them to R.S.V.P. so you know how many to plan for. Three hours is enough time for everyone to eat, socialize and have a good time without getting bored.
3. Decorate according to your theme and coordinate the colors. Put up balloons, streamers, a banner and use disposable tableware to make clean up easier.
4. Prepare enough food and snacks so you don't run out. Most everyone loves pizza, chips and soda. If you want to do something different, have the pizza ingredients ready and have a contest between the boys and girls to see who makes the best pizza.
5. Plan games and activities that keep the boys and girls interacting during the party. Divide into teams and make each team create a dance routine. Appoint judges and have them decide which team won. You could also put a list of questions about you on note cards and whichever teams knows the most about you wins.
6. Put together prize bags for the teams that win or give "goodie bags" for all your guests to take home after the party. These could include lip-gloss and/or nail polish for the girls or gift certificates to a local restaurant or fast food place for the guys.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan more activities and games than you think you'll need, just in case they end quicker than planned. This way everyone stays entertained throughout the party.
• Make sure to get approval from your parents and have them oversee the party in case of any problems.

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