How to Create a Birthday Planning List
Children love birthday parties, and many parents love having them. Planning a birthday party may not be at the top of your list of fun things to do, but it can be stress-free if it is done well ahead of time. Many people try to do everything within a week or so of the party, but proper planning should begin about six weeks before the party date. Organizing your planning into a list makes it easy to keep up with. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sit down with your child about six weeks before the party and discuss what theme the party should have. Children love themed parties, especially when they have a specific character that they like to watch on television. Party supplies for popular characters may need to be pre-ordered in plenty of time for the party.
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Write down any ideas your child has for decorations, activities, games and guests. Allowing your child to help you plan the party will ensure that he gets the party he wants, rather than something thrown together at the last minute.
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Decide on a date and time for the party. You must also decide where the party will be. Your home may not be appropriate if there will be a lot of guests. You may decide to hold the party in a rented hall, at a restaurant or at a park instead.
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Plan and write down a deadline for sending the invitations. They should be mailed three weeks before the party to give other parents time to respond. Don't forget to provide RSVP contact information.
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List all of the party supplies you need in one place. This will help you keep track of what has been bought and what is left to get, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks.
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Contact a party supply store well in advance to make sure the supplies your child wants are in stock. If they must be ordered, go ahead and get that done. When you place an order, write down the store name, the phone number and information about the supplies and when they should be arriving.
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