Checklist for a Great Party

3-4 weeks before your party

	Choose a party theme.
	Create the guest list. Guests generally range from friends at daycare, school or the neighborhood, then add close relatives.
	Pick the party date and time. Parties are generally 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours long.
	Buy or order party supplies, decorations, party favors, activities and prizes for games. Be sure to get enough tableware for the adults that will attend too.

2-3 weeks before your party

	Send the invitations. It is best to ask guests to RSVP to get an estimate of how many people to expect.
	Decide on activities and games to play.
	Consider the age of the children and plan games and activities accordingly. Plan more games than you expect to use in case you run out of activities before the party is over.
	Plan your menu.
	Arrange for extra help on the party day from friends or relatives.

1 week before the party

	Order cake from a bakery if you are not baking your own. Bake cake and freeze it, if making your own.
	Make any other foods that can be made ahead of time and store foods in the freezer.
	Write out a final schedule of activities for the party.
	Confirm any orders placed for the cake and/or party supplies.
	Let siblings invite a special friend over for the day so they won't feel left out. They can either play apart from the party or they can be helpers.

2-3 days before the party

	Buy remaining food and supplies for the party. Buy film and/or videotapes.
	Check batteries for the camera and/or camcorder.
	Get an exact guest count. Call those who haven't responded.
	Arrange to have balloons filled with helium to pick up the day of the party. It is fun to have each guest go home with a balloon.

1 day before the party

	Thaw and finish decorating the cake, or pick up the cake from the bakery.
	Make sure you have plenty of candles and matches.
	Child-proof the party area.
	Decorate any indoor areas (save outdoor decorating for the day of the party).
	Prepare food that can be made ahead of time.

Party day

	Pick up helium-filled balloons.
	Prepare foods and beverages that could not be made ahead of time.
	Take plenty of pictures and videos to commemorate this special day.

Creative Kid Birthday Cake Ideas

By Michael R Dougherty

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A Creative Dream Come True

A hush falls over the room as you bring out your child's birthday cake.

With its candles glowing, your cake masterpiece sits at its place of honor for all to admire as the room fills with the oohs and aahs of your envious party guests. Your creation is wonderful and it fits your party theme perfectly.

Your birthday child makes a wish and your guests join in singing the birthday song followed by cheers and applause. Then it's finally time to enjoy the taste of your delicious birthday treat.

Now that's the kind of reaction you want!

Kid Birthday Cake Ideas

Let your creative imagination run wild, because just about anything is possible. Here are just a few ideas.

• Princess Birthday Cake
• Skate Cake
• Butterfly Cake
• Ladybug Cake
• Hot Dog and Fries Cake
• Volcano Cake
• Bug Mountain Cake
• Lego Cake
• Madeline's Hat Cake
• Princess Castle Cake
• Green Eggs and Ham Cake
• Panda Cake
• Treasure Chest Cake
First Birthday Cake Ideas
• Baby's Bib Cake
• Baby Cakes
• Baby's Booties
• Puppy Dog Cake
• Pail of Sand Cake

Like I said, when it comes to ideas for your child's party, the only limit is your imagination.

Kid Birthday Cake Recipes

For the recipes for these and other creative birthday cakes, take a quick look at Fun-Kid-Birthday-Parties.com Once you and your child decide what their party theme will be, start thinking about your masterpiece.

All it takes is a little imagination and your kid birthday cake will be a huge success!

Have FUN

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