Top tips for the best party EVER!

Before the party

• Touch base with other Mums & Dads early to compare calendars before you send out invitations
• Consider sending your invitation via social media and using a groupchat to communicate easily
• Discuss dietary requirements early! Be allergy aware so everyone can be safe
• Involve kids in the party process!
• Think about venue, weather and time of day eg; sunscreen, shade, food storage and powerpoints!
• Dont forget the water and the bandaids!

On the big day..

• Give your kids things to do before the guests arrive
• If your doing presents decide beforehand if your opening them or taking them home for later. Remember bin bags for your stash and for your trash!
• Let your kids know what to expect and dont worry if they get a little shy or overwhelmed, parties are a big experience!
• Take photos but make more memories
• Dont forget to enjoy yourself
• Kids are often too excited to eat. Snack platters and food on the go works best
• Decide when you want to do the birthday cake have something to get guests attention. (Airhorn not recomended) :D

Home again home again jigitty jig..

• Consider enlisting a teenager to help with the clean up
• Dont forget the lolly bags!
• Scan around for lost property photograph it for the groupchat
• Face paint usually washes off with soap and water but makeup remover might be needed if its oil based
• Most kids will be 80% lollies 20% adrenaline by the end of the party. Dont over schedule the rest of the day
• There possibly will be crying. Treat yourself gently :D