The Perfect Kids Party
Kids parties can be great fun (for the kids), but many parents will agree they can be stressful to organise.
To make things a little easier here’s a few tips to help ease the pressure…
• If you are choosing a ‘theme’ then make sure it’s suitable for boys and girls.
• Plan ahead – leaving sending out the party invitations to the last minute often means people will already be booked up.
• Get help – rope in some relatives, friends etc to give you a hand before, during and after the party.
• Have plenty to do – especially important if you are the one doing the games and entertainment. Kids get bored quickly so you need to keep them busy.
• Write the names of the children on sticky address labels and stick them on them when they arrive. They may not stay on too long, but you’ll have a better idea of who’s who.
• Take down the contact details for the parents. Many parents stay at the party, but some readily welcome the chance to escape!
And finally make sure you have some takeaway menus and maybe a bottle of wine handy for the evening as you’ll probably be happy just to collapse and recover after it’s all over!
excuse to get the girls round and crack open a...
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