If you are unsure if your party guests have food allergies, confirm with the parents when they RSVP, that way you will have plenty of time to organise alternative food.
Spread the party food preparation over several days and make any party food that you want to freeze in the week before the party. One week before the party buy paper plates, cups, napkins, balloons, candles and decorations like banners and streamers. Plan the party games and buy the prizes and party favours for loot bags. Plan the party food and make a list of the ingredients you will need. To mark a 1st birthday ask your guests to bring along something to put in a time capsule which can be opened on your child's 21st birthday. Some ideas would be a newspaper, a photo or a letter. Hiring toys from your local toy library is a good idea when hiring a venue or organising an outdoor party to keep children entertained. If planning an outdoor party, do not assume the weather will be fine, have an alternative indoor venue that is close by. Community halls, local play centres and kindergartens make great venues. Don’t make the party too long - 2 to 2 ½ hours is just about right. 4 weeks before the party decide on the number of children you want to invite and make a guest list with the help of your child. Decide on the theme, make and send the invitations, organise fancy dress (if appropriate) and hire any party supplies that you might be needed such as tables and chairs. Once your child is old enough, he or she will enjoy being involved in things like helping to make the party invitations, choosing the games or helping prepare the food. |  AuthorJo ArchivesJune 2012 CategoriesAll |
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