Birthday Party Planning List:

 

 

Four Weeks Before Party

 

• Pick the date of party

 

• Pick starting and ending time

 

• Choose party theme

 

• Make guest list

 

• Order party supplies at Birthdays @ Mom's Break - http://birthdays.momsbreak.com

 

• Buy invitations

 

 

Two to Three Weeks Before Party

 

• Mail invitations

 

• Order cake (if not making cake at home)

 

• Order helium balloons

 

• Plan menu

 

• Arrange help for party (such as family and friends)

 

• Plan party games and activities

 

 

One Week Before Party

 

• Confirm cake order

 

• Confirm helium balloon order

 

• Write party-day schedule

 

 

Two to Three Days Before Party

 

• Call guests you have not heard from to ask if they will be attending

 

• Wash any special clothes needed for party day

 

 

Shop for and/or check to make sure you have:

 

• Film for camera

 

• Tapes for camcorder

 

• Batteries for camera and/or camcorder

 

• Extra paper towels

 

• Birthday Candles

 

• Groceries for Menus

 

 

Day Before Party

 

• Pick up cake or bake cake

 

• Child-proof party area

 

• Decorate for party

 

• Prepare any food that can be prepared the day ahead

 

• Set a keepsake plate aside

 

 

Day of Party

 

• Prepare last minute foods

 

• Have camera and camcorder in an easy access spot but out of childrens reach

 

• Place candles on cake

 

Enjoy!

 

Written by Kimberly Hargis

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