Family & Parenting Hobbies Home Improvement How To Organize A Birthday Party At Home
- Date: 2007-09-12 - Word Count: 616
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The effervescence of the children is something to be seen to be believed. Your six year old has just finished his birthday party and the planning for the next year party has already started. The most important day for a child is his Birthday. The reverse counting has already started and so have parents' fears of undoing the whole house for the large group of the guests. The arrangements should be the best as the host is your little prince / princess. Is thinking of the party, especially in summers, giving you the goose bumps? Don't worry; here are some tips and tricks to make you look like an entertainment expert, without getting hot under your collar and hence giving your child the coolest party ever.
Food Rules: Plan your menu according to the age group of your child. If he is in the age group of 0-6 keep the food uncomplicated. Have finger foods such as French fries, Chinese toast, veg/non-veg spring rolls, sponge cake jelly, pancakes, sandwiches and ice cream. All these things are such that you won't have to sweat yourself in the kitchen and the children would be super-happy. The drinks should be non alcoholic and easy to make - preferably make them well before the arrival of the guests.
The other category of children- teenagers are easy to handle as they can eat all sorts of meals and they enjoy the most if the venue is in a restaurant or an outdoor location like a park.
Decor Rules: Leave your house as it is; don't over embellish it - unless you are having some theme party. Since the most important part is the cake cutting and the eating is done in the dining room so the dining room furniture has to be decorated or shifted if need be. Hang a beautiful hand made lamp on your dining room table for giving some special effects to the party. Do not arrange the dining chairs around the table even if the children are less. The arrangements should be a buffet as the children like to eat when they sit together. The dining room chairs should be arranged in such a way that they can gossip or enjoy while eating. Since the children tend to spoil your expensive table tops so it is advisable to keep removable table pads under the serving dishes. There should be sufficient lights at different heights. Dim the lights for an indoor party as they may cause heat. If you are having an outdoor party, wet the concrete ground or lawns several hours before the party to lower the temperature. The main area where the children are to be seated should be decorated the most. The rest can be comparatively less decorated.
Conversation Rules: Introduce all the little ones by their names to the other guests. It is better to listen than to talk in your own party. Ensure that everyone's glass is full and the snacks are equally distributed, as children may hesitate to take a second helping. As children like to talk less and play more so be sure to arrange a few games for them. Detail some responsible person to make them enjoy, like an elder child. The food should be arranged while the outdoor activities are in progress.
In the end I would say that let your children enjoy the party in full swing and the parents should treat them this time without either of the twin burdens of sweat and stress.
According to the author it is important to maintain your dining room table in immaculate condition. Wooden dining room tables are not as difficult to maintain as believed. Choose from the many dining sets available.
Food Rules: Plan your menu according to the age group of your child. If he is in the age group of 0-6 keep the food uncomplicated. Have finger foods such as French fries, Chinese toast, veg/non-veg spring rolls, sponge cake jelly, pancakes, sandwiches and ice cream. All these things are such that you won't have to sweat yourself in the kitchen and the children would be super-happy. The drinks should be non alcoholic and easy to make - preferably make them well before the arrival of the guests.
The other category of children- teenagers are easy to handle as they can eat all sorts of meals and they enjoy the most if the venue is in a restaurant or an outdoor location like a park.
Decor Rules: Leave your house as it is; don't over embellish it - unless you are having some theme party. Since the most important part is the cake cutting and the eating is done in the dining room so the dining room furniture has to be decorated or shifted if need be. Hang a beautiful hand made lamp on your dining room table for giving some special effects to the party. Do not arrange the dining chairs around the table even if the children are less. The arrangements should be a buffet as the children like to eat when they sit together. The dining room chairs should be arranged in such a way that they can gossip or enjoy while eating. Since the children tend to spoil your expensive table tops so it is advisable to keep removable table pads under the serving dishes. There should be sufficient lights at different heights. Dim the lights for an indoor party as they may cause heat. If you are having an outdoor party, wet the concrete ground or lawns several hours before the party to lower the temperature. The main area where the children are to be seated should be decorated the most. The rest can be comparatively less decorated.
Conversation Rules: Introduce all the little ones by their names to the other guests. It is better to listen than to talk in your own party. Ensure that everyone's glass is full and the snacks are equally distributed, as children may hesitate to take a second helping. As children like to talk less and play more so be sure to arrange a few games for them. Detail some responsible person to make them enjoy, like an elder child. The food should be arranged while the outdoor activities are in progress.
In the end I would say that let your children enjoy the party in full swing and the parents should treat them this time without either of the twin burdens of sweat and stress.
According to the author it is important to maintain your dining room table in immaculate condition. Wooden dining room tables are not as difficult to maintain as believed. Choose from the many dining sets available.
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