How to have a great party:
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Use a color theme of one, two, or three colors for plastic utensils, paper cups, paper plates, napkins, and decorations.
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Make your own invitations. You can design invitations using a computer and send them by email or regular mail. Include the theme, time, date, address, and RSVP phone or email.
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Have a party at home, in the backyard, or at a park.
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Use decorations and props and your creativity to fit the party's theme.
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Get help from family or friends to assist with preparing food, decorating, activities, serving, and cleanup.
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For party food, have a themed cake or cupcakes, snacks, and something healthy like fruit.
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Keep the party at a budget, you don't need to spend a lot of money to have a fun party.
Tips
Party Planning Checklist
Getting started
choose a party theme
send invitations
plan menu
buy, make, and prepare party favors
buy and make food and drinks
buy, make, and set up decorations
buy, make, and prepare materials for activities
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Basic party items
tablecloth
plates
plastic utensils
utensil holder or cup
napkins
cups
platters and serving bowls
serving spoons
candles and matches
chairs
tables
Decorations
balloons
banner
theme-related props, table centerpiece, or display
Party food
veggie plate with dip
fruit plate
sandwiches
pasta salad
cheese and crackers
chips
pretzels
cookies
cake or cupcakes
ice cream
Drinks
water
juice or juice boxes
punch
lemonade
ice
Activities
craft
game
music
movie
book for storytime
