How Do You Throw A Great Party For Children?
• Decide whether or not to make it a themed party. A theme will make your party stand out. Your theme can be whatever you like–the colour red, your favourite band, or historic era. • Choose a date and time, write a guest list, and OK both with your family. • Make invitations that mirror your theme. A Valentine’s Day party, for example, might feature a red lip print on a white card. • Send invitations out a few weeks in advance. Make sure to include the party particulars: who is throwing it (You!), why, where, and when (date and time). Include other details such as whether they should wear a costume. Ask guests to R.S.V.P. (Repondez s’il vous plait–the French words for “please reply”) so you’ll know how many are coming. • Plan your decorations and activities. Make a list of all the party supplies you will need. Include small prizes for winners of any games you plan to play. • Plan your menu. Do you want simple munchies like chips, dips, and pop–or something fancier? Will you serve ca