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QUICK PARTY LISTS
About one month before the party...
Theme and Decorations decided
Date Chosen
Order party service or reserve party place (optional)
Theme and Decorations decided
Date Chosen
Order party service or reserve party place
Invitations sent
Cake ordered
Make countdown calendar for birthday child
Rehearse behavior and expectations with birthday child
Birthday presents chosen and wrapped
Decide on activities and games. Purchase materials.
Buy anything needed for the table, decorations, plateware etc...
Arrange for assistants.
Childproof the house
Clean the house
Call parents of guests
Doublecheck that your help will "help"!
Day before the party...
Childproof the house
Clean the house
Call parents of guests
Doublecheck that your help will "help"!
Confirm that the cake (or balloons) will be ready on time.
Pick up Birthday Cake (if possible do this the day before to save time)
Pick up Balloons (if possible have them delivered)
Decorate house (if possible do this the night before while kids sleep)
Sunscreen for outdoor parties.
First Aid Kit (or at least some Band-Aids).
Be Ready for Early Arrivals.
Send a Thank You Note!
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