Children look forward to their birthday all year, but most don’t realize how much planning it requires on the part of their parents.
As a parent, there can be a lot of pressure to throw the perfect birthday party and making the experience as fun as possible for your child and their friends, but there doesn’t have to be. Here are some factors to consider to make the day memorable for everyone involved.
Invitations
Sit down with your child before sending out any invitations and determine who they want to attend. If you’re short on money, a good rule of thumb is to invite the number of the child’s age plus one. On the other hand, if your child is in school, invitations can be tricky — it’s best to either invite less than half the class or the entire class.
When sending invitations, don’t forget to make allowances for close friends and family. Your invitation should include your child’s name, the age they’ll be turning, the party’s theme (if you set one), the location and address, date and time, and contact information for RSVPs.
Obviously, it’s important to remind guests to RSVP to the party. Don’t assume that guests will come if they haven’t RSVP’d yet, so set aside some time to call and ask whether each guest plans to attend. List a deadline for RSVPs on the invitation and begin contacting parents during the following week. Obtaining a headcount is necessary, as it helps you make sure you have enough food and cake for everyone.
Party favors
Party favors are still in trend, and kids love being able to take something home, regardless of what is actually is. After obtaining a headcount, make goody bags to hand out to each guest as they leave (this way, they won’t accidentally leave them at the party). Birthday party favors can easily be found at the dollar store. Packs of crayons or chalk, candy, and temporary tattoos are all great goody bag fillers. Before shopping for party favors, try setting a budget for yourself and sticking to it.
Plan activities for everyone
There are a ton of ideas for simple games that will keep the children occupied and having fun. Make sure to plan your activities around your child’s interests and age group. For instance, younger children love games like Simon Says and musical chairs, while older children have different tastes.
For older kids, try games like charades, trivia, or karaoke. If your party is outdoors, try to rent a hotdog cart or a bouncy house to make the party as fun and memorable as possible.
Staying budget-friendly
Your kid’s birthday only comes once a year, so why not go all out in making their party the best? Throwing the ultimate birthday party doesn’t have to break the bank, and there’s infinite inspiration for budget-friendly birthday parties online.
Invest a few extra dollars on some balloons and confetti, and set an appropriate party theme with the help of your child. Bake a cake that meets the theme — the color and flavor possibilities are endless. If you’re not great at baking, just follow a simple recipe online or use the recipe off the side of the box.
Planning the ultimate birthday party for your kid isn’t easy, but try to eliminate as much stress as possible before the party by starting early. Remember that the party is for your kid, so try to involve them in planning. All in all, your kid’s birthday party is something that they’ll remember for years to come, and the experience should be exciting for everyone involved.
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