Planning a birthday and baptismal party has never been this exciting AND stressful. It's gonna be my daughter's birthday on April and as a mom, I want the party to be a blast. So even though it's only January, I'm already going about malls and internet stores to canvass the things needed for the party. I want the celebration to be memorable but I don't wanna go overboard on the expenses.
If you're also planning for a party, read on. Perhaps you'll find some useful tips on how you can make your kiddo's party a success while cutting your budget in half. *wink*
Here are some tips on planning for a kiddie party...
*Budget First
>The most important thing to consider first in organizing a party is your budget. It will determine what type or how big your party will be. After you have set a budget, everything else will follow.
*Guest Count
>List all the guests in a notepad so you will know how many people there will be on the party. Divide the list into 2; one for the adults and the other for the kids. This way, you can budget your money more easily on the food you're going to serve and for the giveaways and party favors as well.
*Food
>The biggest part of your budget must be on the food you're about to prepare because it will be the one you will serve the guests. It will play a very big part on the celebration. It will be the biggest basis, aside from the program/games, for the party's success because if the guests are happy and impressed with what you have prepared, then the party is already a success.
*Theme or No-Theme Party
>Decide early whether you want the party to have a theme or not. The earlier you decide, the earlier you can canvass for the party supplies so you can look around for cheaper deals.
*Where and When
>Look around your house and think if your house can accommodate all the guests or whether you have the budget to rent a place for the party venue. And if you are planning to celebrate on a park, a restaurant or somewhere else, fix the date of the party early. This way, you will have time to look around cheaper venues.
*Print/Buy Invitations Early
>After you have decided about the theme, venue and date of the party, it's time to make the invitations especially if the guests who were about to invite are always busy. Give out invitations a month to 2 weeks before the party so your guests will have time to RSVP.
*Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest
>In buying party supplies, go to places where there are always bargains and sales. Remember, you have to buy a lot of party hats, loot bags, giveaways, other favors and game prizes so you have to look for places who sell those for cheap prices. If you find something you think is cheap, don't buy them immediately. There could be someplace else where they sell the same stuff for a lesser price. Look around first and go back to the store selling what you're looking for for the cheapest price.If you frequent on malls, ask salesclerks when the mall will have a sale so you will know when to do your shopping.
*Enjoy!
>The best thing to do is enjoy! Don't get too stressed about the preparations. Relax, everything may not go according to every detail of your plan but believe me, everything will turn out great.
Hope these simple tips will help you plan your little one's party easier.
More tips and updates on my baby's party tomorrow!
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