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  Four Weeks Before Party

• Pick the date of party
• Pick starting and ending time
• Choose party theme
• Make guest list
• Order party supplies
• Buy invitations

  Two to Three Weeks Before Party 

• Mail invitations
• Order cake (if not making cake at home)
• Order helium balloons
• Plan menu
• Arrange help for party (such as family and friends)
• Plan party games and activities

  One Week Before Party 

• Confirm cake order
• Confirm helium balloon order
• Write party-day schedule

  Two to Three Days Before Party 

• Call guests you have not heard from to ask if they will be attending
• Wash any special clothes needed for party day

  Shop for and/or check to make sure you have: 

• Film for camera
• Tapes for camcorder
• Batteries for camera and/or camcorder
• Extra paper towels
• Birthday Candles
• Groceries for Menus

  Day Before Party 

• Pick up cake or bake cake
• Child-proof party area
• Decorate for party
• Prepare any food that can be prepared the day ahead
• Set a keepsake plate aside

  Day of Party 

• Prepare last minute foods
• Have camera and camcorder in an easy access spot but out of 
  children’s reach
• Place candles on cake

  Enjoy!

 
  Written by Kimberly Hargis
  Stop by Birthdays @ Mom's Break http://birthdays.momsbreak.com/  
  for free printable invitations and iron-on transfers.
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