Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Birthday parties for our kids are a lot of work, which is something that often takes new parents by surprise. It’s no wonder either. The chaos of kids running around screaming misrepresents the reality that a children's birthday party is closer to a formal event concerning planning than a casual get together. The whole process can feel overwhelming, but watching our kids have fun with their friends is worth it. The trick for parents is not getting too frazzled. Plan it With Your Child While not exactly a checklist item, it is ultimately their party. Make sure it’s something they want to be part of, even if it’s based on that cartoon character or movie you’ve grown to loathe. This includes making sure any potential venue is available for the date, and that there aren't any other significant events that would cause a scheduling conflict. Getting your child’s input will let them know that their opinions and views are valued, and having them … [Read more...]
No Stress, No Fuss Planning for a Toddler’s Birthday Party
When it comes to planning your toddler's birthday party, less is more at this age and that means you don't have to go all out to try and impress your child because they don't really care. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to involve your child in the planning of their party. The birthday party is for your toddler. It's not for you or about you. No one's going to care if things aren't perfect. Your toddler isn't going to care, their toddler friends aren't going to care, so don't make it bigger than what it is. If you think you're going to be judged by your toddler's friends' parents, those are your assumptions. That shouldn't matter because you shouldn't care what they think. Like everything you do, you need to plan out the following details. When Weekends are probably best since one or both parents work during the weekday. Whatever works for you--you can celebrate before the actual day of your child's birthday or after. Where If you're having a small party, your home would be a … [Read more...]
Top Tips on Organizing a Themed Birthday Party
Children love being the center of attention and there’s no more perfect time to be just that than during their birthday. If you’re struggling to plan for yet another birthday, try these top tips on organizing a themed birthday party. Start out by determining how much money you want to spend for the party. Remember, once you choose a theme you’ll want to have decorations, tableware (plates, napkins, cups, and tablecloth), food, beverages, birthday cake, invitations, and games. Decide how much you can spend for each item and don’t go over it. There are plenty of ways to have a great party without breaking the bank. Next sit down with the birthday child and ask them what they would like for a theme. They may want to have a character party with their favorite cartoon character, movie, or something along those lines. If that’s the case, it’s possible there may already be decorations and tableware available. Try to find matching invitations, plates and cups with that theme. The other … [Read more...]
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