Kids Party Checklist
2442 N 56th St Philadelphia, PA 19131 215.239.7545
tlcbounce.com
Planning a kids birthday party can be crazy and very stressful. We try to ease the process a little bit by providing you with simple tools to help. A checklist can make even the most intense planning experience a breeze!!
1
to 4 Months Before (Earlier the better!)
O
|
Decide on a party
theme (with your child if s/he is old enough). This is the fun part!
|
O
|
Decide on number of
guests and whom to invite.
|
O
|
Decide on a venue. (tip: If
you’re planning on an outdoor party, be sure to have a backup plan for rain.)
TLC BOUNCE INDOOR BACKUP |
O
|
Set a date and
time. (Check with VIP guests like grandparents to confirm.)
|
O
|
Reserve the venue.
|
O
|
|
O
|
Rent equipment
(tables, chairs, tent, etc.), inflatables, party games and entertainers
|
1
to 2 Months Before
O
|
Send
invitations. (tip: Make it easy on yourself and send e-vites!)
|
|
O
|
Order
food, if not making it yourself. Order cake, if you’re not baking your own.
|
2 to 3 Weeks Before
O
|
Create
a party Itinerary: include food, games and activities (ask your child what
s/he would like to do), entertainment, playtime, and gifts.
|
O
|
Plan
and purchase favors, decorations, loot bags, game prizes, etc.
|
O
|
Plan
menu and make a grocery list.
|
O
|
Take
stock of the serving trays and utensils (e.g. cake stand) you’ll need, plus
cutlery, napkins, plates, and cups, and make a shopping list.
|
O
|
Arrange
for help with set-up, clean-up, keeping food stocked, supervising games and
activities, and keeping track of who-gave-what for thank-you notes.
|
O
|
Order
helium balloons.
|
O
|
Do
around-the-house fix-it projects.
|
1
to 2 Weeks Before
O
|
Follow
up on RSVPs and firm up the guest list.
|
O
|
Prep
make-ahead food, including baking and freezing cake layers or cupcakes (if
making your own).
|
O
|
Confirm
rentals and reservations.
|
2
to 3 Days Before
O
|
Kid-proof
the party area.
|
O
|
Go
grocery shopping.
|
O
|
Prep
loot bags, games and activities, and prizes.
|
The Day Before
O
|
Clean
and organize the party area.
|
O
|
Set
up food and cake display, gift area, activity stations, dining area, etc.
|
O
|
Clear
space for guests’ shoes and jackets.
|
O
|
Buy
last-minute items.
|
O
|
Decorate
|
O
|
Cook
and prep as much food as possible
|
O
|
Defrost
cake or cupcakes and other pre-made food.
|
O
|
Chill
beverages.
|
O
|
Charge
your camera battery.
|
O
|
Practice
manners and thank-yous with your child.
|
Party
Day!
O
|
Do
last-minute food prep.
|
O
|
Pick
up cake and balloons.
|
O
|
Decorate
with balloons and other last-minute decorations; set out prizes and party
favours.
|
O
|
Frost
and decorate cake or cupcakes. (tip: Put the candles in now so you’re ready
to go.)
|
O
|
Set
out food and serving utensils. (Cover food until just before guests
arrive)
|
O
|
Relax
and have fun!
|
The
Day After
O
|
Store
items you’ll need for the next party (including your checklist).
|
O
|
Write
or help your child write thank-you notes.
|
A well-worn casino.edu.kg maxim in gambling says you must to} assume appears to be} mendacity to you always. This rule also appears to use to debates about on-line sports betting. Another tactic to make use of is to elucidate the business side of gambling. For example, Las Vegas casinos stay in business by making more cash than they pay out.
ReplyDelete