Birthday Party Planning Tips - Kid's Birthday Party Etiquette

Birthday party tips, party etiquette and ideas that will help you create a fun, stress-free and memorable kid's birthday party!
 
Have you returned from a birthday party thinking to yourself, "How did she do that?  Every thing was perfect. The kids had fun and Mom and Dad seemed so calm!"

There are two possibilities...She either hired a party planner or she was organized and prepared.  Many moms believe that hosting a birthday party is filled with more energy, creativity and patience than they can muster. Not true!  We've gathered favorite party planning tips from our own professionals,  Moms and Kids alike.



BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANNING BASICS

 If possible, begin planning your party 4-5 weeks in advance. 
 
Allowing plenty of time for on-line shopping, cake orders and enlisting any friends or family you may want to help.

Pick a theme.  Whether it's an elaborate royal kingdom theme, or something easier, like your child's favorite color, selecting a theme will help you organize your thoughts. You'll then plan all of your party supply purchases, party games and decorations around that theme.

Children remember what they did at a party, much more than what they ate, what the plates and napkins looked like or whether the house was spotless. Don't sweat the little details!

The best party times are......1:00 - 3:00 or 2:00 - 4:00 You won't need to serve a meal but a few finger foods are advised.  For little ones try 10:00am -11:30 to work around nap time.