Kid’s Birthday Party Checklist - MyMaMaMeYa

Kid's Birthday Party Checklist

2 MONTHS BEFORE THE PARTY

o Choose your party theme and color scheme (let your child help pick the party theme)

o Set your party date and time o Decide on Location (if not at home) o Decide on your budget o Create Your Guest List (decide on the number of guests) o Brainstorm: Dream Big and then make sure to be realistic. o If you are not having the birthday party at home, be sure to book the venue o If you're hiring entertainment do it now. (performers, face painters, clown,

bounce house, etc.) o If you plan on hiring a photographer, book them now o If you need party invitations or party printables -- Order Now!

6 WEEKS BEFORE THE PARTY

o Plan Your Party D?cor and Menu o Create your party checklist

4 WEEKS BEFORE

o If you are renting tables and chairs or other equipment, book it now o If your plans involve ordering food (pizza, sandwiches. cake, etc.) Make

arrangements to pre--order for your party date o Purchase non--custom invitations. o Inventory party supplies and servingware.

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Kid's Birthday Party Checklist

3 WEEKS BEFORE THE PARTY

o Mail or hand--deliver invitations. o Finalize menu, games and activities. o Create a shopping list. o Go shopping: online and local. o Create party schedule. o Test new recipes. o Start DIY projects. o Arrange for extra help, if needed. o Decide on your party outfit. o Create your party music playlist.

2 WEEKS BEFORE THE PARTY

o Finish all DIY projects. o Make samples of party crafts. o First round of grocery shopping. o First round of food prep. o Test--run your serving table set--ups.

1 WEEK BEFORE THE PARTY

o Follow up with guests who have not RSVP'd. o Confirm venue, entertainers and vendors. o Order balloons. o Second grocery shopping (purchase all non--perishable food & drinks) o Second round of food prep. (if baking cake, bake it and freeze it unfrosted) o Clean and child proof the party space.

3 to 4 DAYS BEFORE PARTY

o Clean serving--ware and coolers. o Wrap gifts and package party favors. o Test party games. o Specify where coats will be stored.

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Kid's Birthday Party Checklist

2 DAYS BEFORE PARTY

o Notify neighbors of any parking issues. o Finalize the party schedule. o Spot clean party space and bathroom. o Clean up yard and party space entrance. o Thaw frozen party food. o Make room for party food in fridge--n--freezer. o Test--run your serving table set--ups. o Set up garbage and recycling stations. o Decorate party space. o Gather party supplies for off--site venue.

1 DAY BEFORE PARTY

o Spot clean party space and bathroom. (fresh t.p. roll and towels) o Reconfirm venue and vendors. o Final round of grocery shopping. (purchase all perishable foods) o Third round of food prep. (make food for party that can be refridgerated) o Bake homemade cake, cupcakes or cookies. o Chill beverages fridge. o Hang Party Decorations and set up tables and chairs. o Pick up ordered cake, cupcakes or cookies. o Charge camera battery and be sure your camera & video are ready to go.

DAY OF THE PARTY

o Pre--party meeting: assign tasks. o Final round of decorating and set--up. (set up food table and dessert table) o Final round of food prep. (frost homemade cake or pick--up cake) o Pick up ice, balloons and fresh flowers. ( 5--6 hours before) o Get kids dressed for party and put on your own outfit (wear an apron). o Make hot and cold beverages. o Turn on kids music (consider putting pets in an area away from guests) o Take pre--party photographs

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Kid's Birthday Party Checklist

WHEN GUESTS ARRIVE

o Station your child near the door to greet guests and accept presents o If parents are dropping children off, confirm pick--up time o Hang up guests' jackets and coats o Begin activities--games, entertainment, photo ops, creative fun, etc. o Take photos o Serve refreshments o Give out favors o Say good--bye to guests with your child

AFTER GUESTS LEAVE

o Clean up o Look over presents with your child o Provide relaxed, wind--down activity

DAY AFTER PARTY

o Discuss party with your child o Make mental or written notes for the next party o Help child write and send thank--you notes (optional)

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU DID IT!

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Kid's Birthday Party Supplies Checklist

PARTY DECORATIONS AND DECOR

o Balloons o Ribbon o Table Centerpiece o Garland o Birthday Banner o Colored and/or patterned paper o Table Decorations o Candles o Confetti o Crepe paper o Craft supplies

MISCELLANOUS ITEMS

o Pi?ata o Party hats o Folding/extra tables o Folding/extra chairs o Fairy lights o Ice o Thank you cards o Party favours/goody bags o Camera and film/charged battery o Items for games/activities o InvitationsPlace cards o MusicMatches or lights (for candles) o Tools needed to install or make decorations o Coolers o Ice tubs o Cake topper

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