How to Host a Superb Kid Birthday Party!

by: Martyn Purdy

How do you plan a children’s birthday party... and still remain sane?

Relax, don’t panic and keep it as simple as possible is the answer.

Kids don’t care if the room has been vacuumed and cleaned. Think about it for a moment, kid's will make the tidiest of room’s look like a disaster zone within minutes of turning up. They won’t care whether the table napkins match or what time it is!... all they will want to do is have fun, play games and eat lots of goodies!

So, what’s the best way to ensure that your child's birthday party is one to remember? (at least until the next party invitation arrives!)

Firstly, take a little time to think about the party theme. Will it be an outing to the local burger house, a trip to an amusement park or will you have a theme party at home. With sufficient forward planning, you won’t be losing any sleep worrying about the party.

Make a list of who is coming to the party? The general rule of thumb is to invite as many guests as you feel comfortable catering for.

Ask the birthday child what they would like to do. Don’t be tempted to pressure them into having the sort of party YOU would like... it is their special day after all! Once you have decided on a theme, then the party activities to keep the kids happy become a priority. Many traditional games can be adapted to fit just about any party theme.

If the party is to at the local restaurant, go along and speak to the manager to agree the food menu and leave the rest to them. An outing to the amusement park or zoo may require additional party planning, with transport being just one item needing consideration. Many of these venues have party facilities available so all you need to provide is the children and a credit card to pay the bill.

If the party is to be at home, then selecting a theme can be fun. Whether it’s Pirates, Finding Nemo or Dora the Explorer... this is your opportunity to get creative!

With so many character theme party goods available, the choice is endless. If you’re planning to hold the party outdoors, it would be a good idea to have at least one room inside your home decorated, in case of rain. Try to limit the party activities to pre-designated party areas (as much as possible), so you are able to relax and enjoy the party without worrying about the mess being made.

Ok, it’s now time to get ready for the party! You’ve decided on the party theme and how many guests will be invited... Now the preparations and fun begin!

Don’t forget to keep your birthday kid involved whenever possible. Get them to suggest party game ideas, then choose the decorations and food together. Feeling relaxed? Hope so, because organizing a kid birthday party should be fun for everyone!

Allocate a budget for the party and decide whether you hire a professional entertainer or enlist the help of friends and neighbors? Don’t be afraid to ask a friend to help clear empty dishes, run a game or two and even take the some party photos.

Set a time for the party. Two or three hours should be plenty of time. If the children are under 5 years old, then one and half hours should be time enough. One great tip is to hold a toddler party in the morning, as youngsters tend to get a bit “cranky” when they get tired!

Plan your party games in 15-20 minute intervals. If you find the kids are happy playing a particular game let them carry on... why spoil their fun? On the other hand plan more activities than you think you will need. Some games may be greeted with a “groan” and you may well need to play another game sooner than you expected.

Send out your birthday party invitations 2 to 3 weeks in advance of the party date, then make a follow-up confirmation phone calls after about a week. People tend to be very busy nowadays and a small invitation can get easily forgotten, usually under a mountain of junk-mail!

Don’t spend more time or energy than necessary on things that don’t really matter. When organising the party food keep snacks plain and simple. Remember that kids love eating food with their fingers and your party day could be a great day to let them do just that!

Buy an undecorated cake from your local baker and decorate it yourself, making a terrific party theme cake... or get the bakers to make a completely finished themed birthday cake!

Finally, imagine that the big day is here and your first guest arrives for your child’s birthday party. Stay calm, keep a good sense of humor and enjoy the precious party time with your guests. Above all, keep the party flowing and let the children set the pace.

You will look back afterwards, when flicking through your fabulous party photo’s, with the immortal words... “It was well worth the effort”

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About The Author

Martyn Purdy is the creator of a popular kid birthday party website. Find a wealth of party themes, games, treats and our party planner at http://www.captain-kid-birthday-parties.com.

This article was posted on January 08, 2006

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Top 10 Most Popular Kid Birthday Party Ideas

by: Dee Schrock

Do you have a kids birthday party coming up and are at a loss for ideas?

I've picked out the most popular party themes for boys and girls, sure to make your planning much easier!

1. Barbie Birthday Party

Barbie, girl’s best friend, inspired young girls for decades. She and her friends are still the life of the party even today!

2. Batman Birthday Party

Batman lives! As long as he continues in the hearts of those little caped crusaders and the parties go on and on, he never dies. Batman is eternal—and so are his parties - a Batman and Robin party is a real “smash” for little caped crusaders who like excitement and fun.

3. Care Bear Party

Whether it is Cheer Bear or Bedtime bear, the Care Bears are always a wonderful addition to any child’s birthday party, especially girls. They are bright, lovable, fun, and cheerful, and always leave children and adults happy.

4. Birthday Construction Party

The obvious decorative eye-catcher is having your home strung in “caution” tape, along with flashing safety lights. This will add a dramatic effect and will be a fun setting for children to play. The boys can wear their hard hats as they play in the construction site you have created.

5. Disney Princess Party

No decoration is more elegant for a Disney Princess birthday party than a grand castle. Swirls of light-colored streamers adorn the grand ballroom. You can have the basement made up to look like the inside of a medieval castle with painted wooden or cardboard sets.

6. Dora the Explorer Party

Dora the Explorer is a girl who loves to search, discover, and learn about and share with others. A Dora the Explorer party, then, should be fun as well as cultural and educational.

7. Hello Kitty Party

Hello Kitty likes her tea parties, her scrumptious sweets, and her crafts. At a Hello Kitty party, you can have plenty of all three!

8. Incredibles Party

The Incredibles were a super hero family forced out of action, but now they’re back! But it isn’t what they thought it would be. A whole new kind of adventure begins! An Incredibles party can be just as on-the-edge as the story. Let the excitement fly!

9. Spider Man Party

Spiderman spins a web and has captured the imagination of people for decades. He still keeps kids cheering even today. A Spiderman party will keep the kids entranced right from the get-go!

10. Spongebob Party

The decorations for a SpongeBob party should follow SpongeBob’s locale, namely the town of Bikini Bottom. Underwater motifs and imagery will place the kids in SpongeBob’s world, if even only for a couple of hours.

I hope these ideas helped spark some ideas for your upcoming kids birthday party. Have a sensational celebration!

About The Author

Dee Schrock has put together hundreds of theme party tips and fun ideas for easy (and budget conscious!) party planning.

Visit her website http://www.fun-theme-party-ideas.com for tons of popular theme party ideas, including decoration, costume, game, and party drink ideas, as well as printable invitations.

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This article was posted on April 05, 2006

Choosing A Birthday Theme

by: Melissa Fishman

Birthday themes are so easy to do, make sure the kid-friendly birthday themes are developmental suitable for children. Make sure the birthday themes are created to give the child a memorable celebration. One of the most popular 1st Birthday Themes are pink for girls and blue for boys, kids find it more exciting if you mix up the colors. These specialty themes are sure to please and kid from using simple activities, crafts and games.

Hosting a birthday party for your child can be a easy as cake if you plan ahead. When you are looking for a party theme, you can use the internet as a resource to find the perfect theme. The birthday child will not remember this party, but will enjoy looking at the pictures when he is older. There are so many themes and supplies to choose from just look in your local phonebook or better yet find them on the web. Try to find everything from basic party goods to those perfect birthday presents. A first birthday party is a very special occasion for family and friends. Impress your guests before the party with unique birthday invitations. If you are throwing the party, make sure you have the following birthday invitations, thank you cards, and especially party favors for your guests. Try to find unique party favors; don’t settle on the bag a favor. Think of some fun games to play with the children, pin the tail on the donkey, hit a piñata etc. Make sure you purchase party supplies for all ages since brothers and sisters might tag along to the birthday.

What are some of your ideas for celebrating birthdays? Here are a few ideas for decorating your party room, space, tea party, etc. There are a wealth of on-line sites offering ideas and materials via the internet. Make sure you have all the party supplies needed to pull off the party. Forgetting one something might be disastrous.

Remember when creating a birthday and trying to figure out what theme to through can be very tiresome. Make sure you plan ahead, do research first and find out where you are going to get the plates, cups, forks, knives, party favors, food and everything else. Here are some questions you should ask.

1. Will the paper supplies keep within the theme of the party
2. Should I personalize the party favors, always a nice touch
3. Are any of the guests attending allergic to certain foods

In conclusion, when planning a birthday party with a theme you need to be prepared. This something you cannot do the night before.

About The Author
Melissa Fishman is the owner of http://mailordermommy.com. Mailordermommy sells party favors

This article was posted on November 23, 2006