Birthday Party Planning List..

Four Weeks Before Party

* Pick the date of party

* Pick starting and ending time

* Choose party theme

* Make guest list

* Order party supplies at "They Grow Up Too Fast Birthdays" - http://birthdays.momsbreak.com

* 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