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Party Organisation

Organising a childs party can seem like a daunting task. Most people host the party at a weekend and there is littlee enough spare time without throwing a childs party into the mix.

The key to hosting a successful party for your child is to do a little planning. Some things you may want to put on your party check list include

1. Date of Party
2. Venue for Party, at home or elswhere
3. Number of guests to attend
4. Party Theme.
5. Party Cake
6. Transport

As we go through some of the points above you will see there are plenty of options for organising the "perfect party"

Party Invitations
So you have set the date, now all you have to do is write the invitations? WRONG .Before writing the party invitations you must decide on the number of guests and where the party is to be held. These may seem like basic questions but giving each a bit of consideration will help ensure the party is a success for boths parents and children.

Most children want to invite the whole class to their party , particularly during the first few years at school. This can seem like a nice thought but give carefull consideration to the practicalities of having 25 - 30 children running around your house. If you intend to host the party in your own home it may be a good idea to curtail the party guest list to a few "more select" friends. On the other hand if your house has plenty of available space then hosting a party at home can be a very socialable event, particularly if some of the parents stay.

A party can also involve extended family so when preparing the party invitations consider the extent of family involvement. For example will any of the relatives be elderly and if so will there be access problems if the party is been held outside the home.

When sending your party invitations be sure to keep a note of those who were supposed to receive one. In many cases invitations are distributed in the school by the birthday boy / girl and it is not unheard of for a few invitations to go missing.

Party Theme
It could be argued that the choice of party theme should have been dealt with first, but we had to start somewhere!. Most children have a very clear idea of the theme they want for their party and not much guessing will be required. For example a child that loves Power Rangers and has all the various toys will normally ask for a Power Ranger party. The release of a new film can also be a deciding factor when choosing a party theme. For example, the release of Disney cars was followed by the usual merchandise and advertising, and proved to be a very popular party theme.

In most if not all cases the party theme choosen will have a wide range of merchandise available including plates, cups, napkins, balloons and decorations as well as party bag fillers.

Below we have highlighted some of the most popular party themes.

Charlie and Lola Birthday Party Theme	Barbie Mermaidia Birthday Party Theme	Camouflage Birthday Party Theme	Simpsons Birthday Party Theme

Party Bags and Fillers

At the end of every party it is traditional to say "thank you " by giving the guests a party bag filled with an assortment of treats. It seems like a simple task not requiring much thought, but as with most things regarding your childs party there are a number of options. Below are some which you may want to consider.

Party Bag Presents : Themes
Most parties are based on a theme such as pirates, cars or disney princess. Party products direct sell a full range of themes which include party bags for the going home presents.

Assembling the party bags can be as simple as selecting a few party bag presents, dropping them into the themed party bag, a task that takes five minutes and very little effort. In fact the hardest part of the process is probably selecting the party bag presents.

This seems to be the standard and most children go home happy. We would however suggest that the party bag includes one "significant " present. When we say significant it need cost no more than than 75p although there is the option of going as far as £2. It can be better to put a reduced number of gifts into the party bag and include one "signigicant" present rather than fill it will cheaper items that the guest will not be interested in.

Party Bags : The Pre-Prepared Option
In a lot of cases party bags can be the last item on your check list and as a result can be a little neglected. We are not suggesting that the success of a party depends on the guests reaction to the party bag but it is nice to think that your childs friends will leave the party with a smile on their face.Getting a quality party bag assembled with limited time can be frustrating but it needn't be. The pre-prepared option is a solution designed for busy parents. We stock a great range of quality pre-prepared party bags. They are delivered in a sealed plastic bag containing a flat party box and the contents for the party bag / box. All you have to do is "unfold" the party box and drop the contents
into it.

Because we specialise in childrens party supplies our pre-prepared party bags include a great mix of popular party bag presents at affordable prices. Save time and concentrate on enjoying the party. To view our selection of pre-prepared party bags please > Click Here.

Party Bags : The Activity Option
When hosting a party for your child it is not unusual to have a range of craft activities organised for the children. In fact some parties are solely based on a craft activity such as pottery and painting. There are venues that specialise in hosting craft parties where they will also supply food and refreshments. If you have hosted a party in a venue that you were happy with please let us know and we will include their details on our website.

Getting back to the party bags, it can be a good idea to incorporate the item(s) the guests made during the party into their going home present. If you want to follow this idea then it pays to be very organised during the craft activity. It is vital to ensure that you put the right "creation" into the right party bag. Putting the items into the wrong party bag could cause "difficulties" as the party guests are
leaving.

Party Bags : Do it Yourself
If you want to create a party bag that is truely unique then assembling it from scratch is your only option. Party products direct has a super range of party bag fillers but we cannot claim they are truely unique. If you want to go the "do-it-yourself route then we have outlined some
possibilities below, but remember the most point to remember is "Keep it Simple "

The first option for a home made party bag is to get some crinkly wrapping used for flowers, a plastic juice bottle, this can be in the choosen party theme, fill the juice bottle with colouring pencils or similar party bag fillers and tie the wrapping over the top, securing with ribbon. It looks good
and the possibilities / variations are endless.

A second option is to just simply get a bunch of helium quality ballons, again this can match the choosen party theme, fill them with helium and leave at the door at the end of the party so the guests can take one home on the way out. We suggest that all the balloons are the same. This way no one will be disappointed that they did not get their favourite design.

A third option takes a bit of dedication. In the months preceeding your childs party keep an eye out for special offers or "give aways" on the internet or local shops. For example cosmetic samples can be perfect as party bag presents for girls, or the local sports shop could be selling off footballs or rugby balls at the end of the season. Just keep your eye open and the bargains are sure to come your way.

Although it takes more time and effort a "homemade" party bag can be more personal and if you can find something a little unusual to put in it then it is sure to be a hit with the party guests. Also remember the more time and effort you put into the presentation of the party bag present the
better it will look. It would probably be best to give this option a miss if you are not the "arty" type.

Party Games

No childs party is complete without an abundant stream of party games. Not only are they expected but they are essential. It would be nearly impossible to survive 2 -3 hrs with a group of highly active children intent on enjoying themselves without a well organised plan for the party activities.
Before describing individual party games the following points should be considered.

1. The more help you have the better, especially if the children are younger, getting relatives to help or asking some parents to stay is not an optional extra, it is essential. For older children, 6 upwards, the party activities can usually be managed by a couple of adults.

2. Always have more party games planned and organised than you think will be required. The games will be over quicker than you planned and it is important to keep the momentum going once the activities start.

3. Plan both indoor and outdoor games, the weather is something none of us can rely upon

4. Plan party games that will suit both the out door active child and the quieter party guest. That way everyone will go home happy

5. Have plenty of small prizes. Party bag fillers are great for this, but make sure everyone gets one

6. Party games can be thirsty work, particulary during Summer, so have plenty of drinks available.

7. KEEP IT SIMPLE

Now to some suggestions for actual party games. There are a huge number of options and most parents find themselves going back to the games they enjoyed when they attended parties, even if it seems a long long time ago.

Halloween Parties

Halloween is a super party occassion and there is a fantastic selection of tableware and decorations perfect for celebrating the spookiest night of the year. It is a night that is celebrated by adults and children alike.

Starting with the decorations, scene setters are similar to wallpaper except they are easier to hang and can be taken down in a few minutes the next day. There is a choice of various halloween designs but needless to say they all have a spooky theme.

Once the scene setters are hung then you can get to work decorating with balloons and hanging bats etc.

Halloween parties usually have a few planned activities such as apple dunking but one game that you should consider is a Pinata. Again this can be used by children and adults and creates a real buzz amoungst the party guests. Whatever you require for your halloween party, partyproducts is sure to be able to help you celebrate in style.