A child’s
birthday is second only to Christmas Day in terms of the most important day of
the year. As a forward-thinking and proactive mom, you want to plan a birthday party that your child and her friends will love, without costing you lots of
time and money. If you are like most people, you may not be able to afford to
hire a 3-ring circus to entertain your group of young ones. Here are a few
ideas that will help you in the party planning process.
1. Story
Book Character Party
Storybook
characters and fables make for a great theme for any party, but especially for
young children still in the Disney target audience age range. Be creative in
your invitations and invite your guests to come dressed as Red Riding Hood,
Alice in Wonderland, or any of the seven dwarves. Face painting and a royal
scavenger hunt are all great activities for this type of party.
2. A
Carnival in Your Backyard
If you have
a spacious yard or even a garage, consider spending a little time brainstorming
and designing carnival games that your child’s guests can play at the party.
Bean bag toss, ring toss on soda bottles, face painting, and home made cotton
candy and popcorn all make for great additions to your carnival party. Be sure
to get some cheap stuffed animals and prizes for the winners of each carnival
game to make the experience as authentic as possible.
3. Family
Fun Center
If you are
concerned about a lack of space, or creating a mess throwing a party at your
own home, consider renting out a professional party venue. Nearly every town
has a family fun center offering pizza, burgers, or other food, as well as
arcade games, putt-putt golf, go karts, and a variety of other activities that
will dazzle and delight your child and their friends.
