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MAKE YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY PARTY A MEMORY TO TREASURE WITH THIS PARTY CHECKLIST

A kid's birthday party should be fun times for children – and for parents too!.   Whether it’s a superhero celebration for a young boy or a fairy fantasy for a gorgeous girl, the key to successful birthday parties is forward planning and organisation.

Give yourself time to savour the special moments with this party checklist from one of Australia’s leading party supplies companies. 

Six weeks before the birthday party, select a date, time and venue for the event, decide on party themes if you’re having one, and then order any party supplies you need.  Book any necessary equipment or entertainment, and ensure you have more than enough activities planned for the occasion.   Another suggestion is to discuss party ideas with a specialist party supplies company – as they will have plenty of suggestions with regards to themed parties and activities that suit the occasion – and your wallet!  

Three weeks before the date, send out the birthday party invites, with full details including start and finish times, directions to the venue and contact details.

Two weeks before – prepare a timetable for the occasion, including timing of activities, timing of the food, cutting of the cake, gifts to be opened etc.  Plan the menu, make list of what food needs to be bought and what needs to be ordered, cake, balloons, cupcakes etc.

One week before, make any food items that can be frozen as well as any activities or games such as the ‘pass the parcel’ etc.  If you want to delegate functions to family members or friends (eg the photography, organising the games etc), do this well in advance.   Make sure you have catered for the young guests as well as any ‘oldies’ who may be attending (grandparents, parents etc).

Two/three days prior, check attendees and phone any who haven’t yet responded, buy any food and drinks, candles, matches, camera batteries etc and prepare the goodie bags.  If you’re having music, check your sound system, charge your camera and stock up your first aid kit.

The day before – clean and decorate the party area, child-proof if necessary, take frozen food out to defrost, collect any orders, blow up balloons, ice the cake etc.  Set aside an area for presents near the entrance so nothing gets lost or forgotten in the excitement of the birthday party. 

On the actual day – aim to be ready half an hour before the starting time and remember to enjoy every moment.  Try not to sweat the small stuff – rather enjoy the day and forget about getting everything perfect.  With all the planning you’ve done, it should be a wonderful birthday celebration in any event.

The very last thing to remember is AFTER the birthday party, and that is to send out thank-you notes for gifts – and don’t forget to give yourself a big pat on the back for being such a marvellous birthday party organiser!