Even though the guests may be no more than 10 years of age, throwing a kids party can be a stressful endeavour. As with any other party, there are a great deal of factors to take into consideration, starting with what you will be serving, the location of the party and what you can do for entertainment. However, children are ultimately not such fussy party-goers and will be okay with pretty much anything. Having said this, here are four golden tips to remember when throwing a kids party:
1. Pick a Date
Although if you asked the kids themselves when they could attend the party, they would probably feel that any time is a good time, you need to check with their parents before everything else. Parents will let you know if there are any piano lessons or painting classes scheduled, as well as if their grandma or any other beloved relative can attend the party on your suggested date.
2. Set Your Budget
Party planning tends to go overboard sometimes, having serious consequences on your personal budget. This is why it’s best to just think of a total number you’re comfortable with for this event and try your best to stay in that ballpark. If it’s easier, you can also try breaking this amount down and think how much you could spend on catering the needs of each guest. This may give you a clearer idea, that you can ultimately feel at peace with.
3. Set the Location
When it comes to figuring out the location for a kids party, you can go one of two ways: throwing it at home or booking a venue. If you are the creative type, it may be a great idea to just stay at home and decorate the entire place yourself. On the one hand, you will save a considerable amount of money like this, but on the other hand you will also work more for it by having to put everything in place and clean the house after everyone is gone. If you don’t want to fret so much over the party, you can simply book a venue that already comes with cool things to do, such as bounce houses and play gyms. This way you can just relax over some coffee and chat with the other parents, while your kids are having the time of their lives.
4. Make It Entertaining
Kids will not become fussy and will definitely stay out of your hair if they are properly stimulated with great entertainment. For example, you can consider making it a costume party, in which guests can come in bear costumes or princess costumes. Another great idea would be to hire a face painter that can turn your kids into whatever they want or a magician that can dazzle them with their sleight of hand. There really is no end to the list of possibilities, so don’t be afraid to get creative.
However you choose to organize this party, remember to not get too stressed out, since kids will simply adore it if they can hang around with their friends, eat a good piece of cake and have some fun. So sit back, enjoy the sweets and seeing your kid so happy and thrilled.
