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Decide on a party date and time. Be certain you do not have conflicts with other important events and that "best friends" etc are available. Sometimes changing the day of the week or the time of the party can avoid these problems. Bring the birthday child in on the planning.
Their are several decisions you will have to make and the earlier you make them the easier things become It is important to decide on the parties Theme. Parties with a theme are much more interesting and fun for the kids. We recommend Magic to insure the parties success. All Kids love magic so you can be sure it will be a winner. Make a list of how much of everything you will need, decorations, invitations, include paper plates, napkins, plastic knives and forks. Plan what type of food, and finger food you want to serve. Pizza, long sandwhichs, hot dogs, work fine. It does not have to be elaberate. Plan the decoration for the cake. For a Magic Theme Party a Top Hat with a rabbit coming out of it is great or merely a top hat with a cane. A Harry Potter reference will look good. Napkins, plates etc.. should be black or magical. Accessories with Harry Potter pictures are available and just right. If you intend to hire a magician start looking for one at least a month in advance. Good magicians get booked early. Consider renting small chairs for kids to sit on. Tables and adult chairs make the party comfortable for adults. Plan your party favor bag. Kids love party favors. Don't give out the party favors until the party is over. It is time to write up and address invitations. Ask for an RSVP. Keep a count of how many accept so you can judge the amount of food and supplies to purchase.
Plan the games and activities you would like to use. Most parties run about 2 to 3 hours. Have an extra game ready in case you need it. Decide where to hold the party. If you plan to have a Magician, Do not have the show Outdoors. What might look like a great day is a disaster to a Magician. If you are worried about the mess have the games and food outside and only the show indoors. No matter where you hold it do not serve or have food available in the show area.
If possible arrange to get a friend, another parent or relative volunteer to help on the day of the party. They can help in picking up last minute stuff at the store, decorating or in managing the kids while you are busy.
Order, or bake, the cake. Order or prepare and freeze any foods you will need. Confirm any orders placed. Chairs, tables, etc. If appropriate, allow the birthday child's brothers or sisters to invite one special friend so they will not feel left out. Make a final plan of activities, delegate responsibilities to volunteers. Check out our party store for all your party needs.
On the day of the party go through area and look for things which could be broken or which could possibly hurt a child. Arrange for pets to be out of the way and comfortable.
The day of the party put several balloons on your mail box so your guests can find your home easily. Remember to have fun.
DUE TO TRAVEL TIME KID'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND WORKSHOPS ARE PERFORMED ONLY IN GEORGIA.
