Carol Skiba asked:


12 Secrets to a Super EZ Party

Be a Party Star! …Create Super Parties that Shine!

YES, YOU CAN! Just follow the proven Party Secrets at SUPERBIRTHDAYSUPPLY.COM to achieve Party Star Success!

? 1. YOU MUST HAVE A PARTY PLAN

Are you worried that you will forget important party items? Do you feel overwhelmed with details? Do you always run around with last minute stress and anxiety? RELAX! Take a deep breath, and STOP worrying. Help is on the Way! If you want PARTY SUCCESS, you must have a plan.

? 2. SELECT A PARTY DATE AND TIME

What is the party date? Weekday? Weekend? The date will influence the availability of guests. A Birthday Party on the birth day is special but some of your favored guests might not be able to attend. Arrange an alternate date that would be more appropriate. The time of day will influence the type of party: Brunch, Lunch, afternoon, Dinner or after dinner.

3. MAKE A BUDGET

Don’t have any financial surprises! Before you begin, make a realistic budget and stick to it. The budget dictates the number of guests, venue, menu, refreshments, decorations, activities and party formality.

? 4. LOCATION

Your party budget will determine its location. It might be in a country club, catered hall, restaurant, home, back yard, or city park? Location will determine the number of guests, party style and affordability. Secure your location well in advance.

? 5. FOOD AND DRINK

The largest expense in your budget will be food and drink. Food and Drink will be greatly influenced by your party location. Do your homework and get several estimates. Carefully plan your food and beverage selections to fit within your budget plans.

? 6. NUMBER OF GUESTS

How many guests can you invite? Location, menu, and number of guests are the deciding factors that affect your entire budget. Is it more important to have more guests with a simple menu, or fewer guests with a gourmet menu? Review your budget and make your decision.

? 7. PARTY COUNTDOWN

Don’t be late for your own party. Avoid a last minute panic attack. Do everything early, so you can relax and enjoy your own party. A casual lawn party can be planned within a month, while a formal party could require a year of advance planning. A free EZ party countdown can be found on SUPERBIRTHDAYSUPPLYCOUNTDOWN.

? 8. PARTY SHOPPER

Don’t forget anything! Prepare a shopping list. You can use the FREE EZ PARTY SHOPPER at SUPERBIRTHDAYSUPPLYSHOPPER to help develop your party plan, organize your party needs, give you confidence and relieve your anxieties.

The EZ PARTY SHOPPER lists all the major Party Planning elements and product categories. Simply print it or view it on your monitor. Look for the blue product categories on the Shopper, click the category on the EZ TOP BUTTONS on the navigational bar to view, make your selections and click to your shopping cart. Proceed with all categories until your ordering is complete.

Since you have all the product categories before you, you won’t forget anything.

When you have entered all your items on the Shopper, you can relax with the assurance that your major Party Planning has been accomplished. It was Super EZ!

9. MAKE IT SUPER!

Would you like to create Party Magic? Simply use a party theme and your party will sizzle. Your party decorations, tableware and favors, will be theme and color coordinated. They will complement each other and make the party interesting, exciting and SUPER!

10. MAKE IT EZ!

Themed parties are EZ because they simplify all of your party needs with matching invitations, decorations, tableware, and centerpieces. Complete party line themes can accommodate all of your needs from accessories to supplies.

THE EZ PARTY BOX is specially designed for easy party planning for 8 guests. Everything is in the Box: Napkins, plates, cups, streamers, blowouts, hats, forks and spoons, invitations, and balloons. They are color and theme coordinated to make your party special. To view selections, click EZ PARTY BOX on the top navigational bar of SUPERBIRTHDAYSUPPLY.COM .

11. MAKE YOUR PARTY SHINE

Give your party pizzazz! Use accessories like “The Party’s Here” lawn and door signs to welcome guests. Hang a personalized banner that names and recognizes the guest of honor. Streamers, Balloons, and Decorations set a happy mood, while Candles and lighting add sparkle. Select colorful festive tableware with centerpieces to brighten your room.

12. CREATE FUN AND SMILES

Kids love Party Games and Favors! Try the new ribbon piñatas, crafts, magic tricks, or games. Remember to have favors or treat bags for all small children that attend. For adult parties add laughter with Gags¸ Fun, Novelties, Music, or Entertainment.

LET’S PARTY!

Send your invitations to kick off a Super EZ Party! The Party Countdown starts now.

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Joe Boujja asked:


CaliforniaPuppets.com is the  leading resource  in children’s birthday party entertainment and kids birthday party tips for the entire San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose areas.

Let me start by saying that Just by getting this far, you are away ahead of the   game. Follow these simple tips below and book Jungle Joe to entertain your guests and your party will be a great hit.

1. Bay Area Birthday Party Locations

There is usually no better place to hold a children’s birthday party than your own home. Children are usually better behaved in the home environment and much easier to control. It is always wise to make sure any valuable items are stored away in case of accidents. Outdoor parties can be a lot of fun. whether it’s held in one of the bay area’s beautiful parks or simply in your own backyard, you must ALWAYS have a contingency plan in case of bad weather. Outdoor kids parties in the San Francisco Bay Area are usually OK from May through October.

If you feel your house is too small to accommodate the number of children you are  planning to invite, then booking a local hall is a sensible option. Choose carefully and try to find one that has a carpeted floor. I did a San Jose kids birthday party once in a Large, echoey hall with polished floors. These halls amplify even the tiniest of noises which makes it difficult to make yourself heard and keep the   children under control.

When holding your party in a hall, be sure to make a thorough checklist of everything you will need to take with you for the party (Don’t forget your music, prizes, matches or a lighter to light the birthday cake candles with!). Shows at a local restaurant can also be a great option for certain families in the Bay area.

2. Balloon Clues

Finding the party venue can be a real headache – especially in the dark! A bunch of balloons (not just one – it will pop!) tied to your mailbox will prove of help to your guests and the entertainer. I did a children’s birthday party in the Oakland hills once. Almost half the guests showed up really late because the roads were windy and the house number was hard to see. Balloons could of easily fixed that problem.

3. Birthday Party Badges

It is a good idea to provide each child with a sticky label badge bearing his or her name. People tend to respond better when they are addressed by name. I once did a performance for a 6 year old boy’s birthday party in Milpitas where the kids didn’t know each other. The kids were shy and quiet. I suggested the badges to the hostess, she was amazed to how much that changed the kids response to the whole party experience.

4. Kids Birthday Presents

Have a box or bag ready to put all the presents in as the children arrive so they can be kept safe to open later. If the birthday child is opening presents during the party, try to make sure they are removed to a safe place afterwards. Over the years I have seen many new toys trampled underfoot in the excitement!

5. Keep them busy

Please do not attempt to settle the children down as they arrive by allowing them to run wild in a room filled with balloons, streamers, toys, etc. Funnily enough, this usually only happens in halls! More parties are ruined (and more guests are injured) by this than by anything else. Many children find the noise of balloons bursting frightening. I once did a kids party in Walnut Creek where a 4 year old ended up having to be taken home because of the balloon popping noise before the party has even begun. Use balloons as decoration only and save the   squeakers for the goodie bags! Play a simple quiet game instead.

6. Birthday Party Foods!

Pizza is a favorite for most kids. Simpler is sometimes better, cheese or pepperoni. Some kids are picky eaters and will pick off the pizza. Simple foods for the kids and variety for the parents. Food can be served either before or after the show. But never during the show, my shows are interactive and food can be a huge distraction during the performance. A word of caution about SUGAR. It can ruin a great party any day. Cotton candy should be forbidden all together, candy   and sodas are common problem foods that have forced kids to just run around in circles. Unlike adults, for most kids if they consume sugar, they have to burn it   right away. It is unfair to allow kids to have a bowl of ice cream and then expect them to sit still for any period of time. They simply can’t do it, their bodies won’t let them.

7. Showtime!

I usually require about 10 minutes to set up a birthday party show. I am quite   happy to do this in front of the children, so long as they remain in front of my tables and don’t wander behind to take a peek! Either play a simple game while I get ready or sit them down in front of the show and let them chat with me as I set up for the performance.

The show is designed to be enjoyed by the whole family. adults and older children   don’t need to leave the room or sit at the far end of the room. Enjoy the show  with your children and I promise that you will have a wonderful time.

TODDLERS, should be kept in the care of their parents and for safety reasons should not be allowed to wander around the room during show time.

NOTHING WHATSOEVER should be distributed to the children during the show unless arrangements have been made with me beforehand. Please don’t pass around sweets, juice or any hand out as it can be a huge distraction!

If you are doing a themed birthday party, please let me know during booking and again before the show. My shows are well suited for any themed birthday parties Weather it’s a pirate theme, Jungle theme, superhero theme or whatever theme you are working with.

8. Involve the kids

involve the children in party planning and preparation. Surprises are fun, but the kids like to get involved in planning, and this is a time when the kids are motivated to be especially helpful.

Let them plan the theme, location, guest list, menu, games, etc. They can write invitations or create them on the computer with fun computer paper, fill loot bags, blow up balloons, decorate, even help “childproof,” “crowdproof” or straighten the house.

9. How long should a children’s birthday party be?

One to two hours is more than enough time for a toddler or pre-school party. For older children two to three hours is recommended.

For drop off parties, parents usually start arriving about 15 minutes before the end of the party. Have the party bags ready and named so they can be handed to each child as they leave.

10. Forget all the rest

It’s their Special Day — Whether with a party or not, the object of the day is to make your child feel special. Alternative birthday celebrations include special rituals, such as birthday plates, breakfasts, dinners or birthday cake with grandma, measuring to see how much they’ve grown, reminiscing about “the day you were born” or previous parties over photo albums or by watching videos of younger years.

All my shows are interactive; the children will become involved in the show, where they can hoot and holler. And the Birthday Child is always the center of attraction. Even if it’s a special first birthday, and most of the benefits will be for the family and friends in the audience. The child will still have focus moments in the show, even if it’s only for the tape to remember for later years.

Check out our Bay Area Kids Birthday Party page. This section is full of tips, Dos   and Donts that would help you put on a fabulous children’s party. These   birthday party tips are great to know wether your kids birthday party is being   held at home or at any other bay area party venue.

Famous last words:  Happy+birth+day= Happy Birthday



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Clint Jhonson asked:


Planning your kids birthday parties is great fun but it can also be a lot of work. From balloons and party games to cake and goodie bags, every little detail is important when throwing a terrific party. A themed party is always a lot of fun so make sure you look into some original theme party ideas. Surprise parties are also fabulous and will make your kid feel on top of the world. No matter what kind of birthday party you’re having, remember that the party supplies you choose are going to make the event unforgettable. At blissfulkidsparties.com.au you can shop for the best kids party supplies anywhere.

Kids birthday parties, just like any other parties, have to be planned ahead. The best thing to do is to avoid becoming pressed by time and start making plans a month before the big event. This way you will have plenty of time to shop for the best kids party supplies, send out invitations and avoid last minute issues. Once you’ve decided when and where you’ll have the party, you should decide what time of day is most appropriate. The best kids birthday party times are clearly during the mid-afternoon when children are at their energy peaks. You should also look for a fun and creative theme that will give your kids the chance to dress up in fun costumes and play exciting party games. Pirate themed parties, barnyard parties or Disney character inspired parties are among the most popular choices.

Kids birthday parties involve a considerable number of people, plenty of food, games and music. Therefore, if you don’t have the space in your home or garden or you simply want to avoid the hassle, you can find a venue for the party. Not having the party at home will be somewhat more expensive but you will probably be more relaxed. Once every important detail of the birthday party is decided on you can proceed with the sending of cute invitations. You can craft the invitations at home with your children and make them totally original. If you’re short on time, you can order printed invitations that have a really great look. Blissfulkidsparties.com.au offers fun kids party supplies for a memorable birthday.

Balloons, cake, goodie bags, charades, scavenger hunts, piñatas – all these fun kids party supplies offer great memories that your children will cherish forever. The most memorable kids birthday parties have the most memorable party treats and games so make sure you have tons of everything. Find some group activity party games and offer prizes to keep your children excited. You should also organize a buffet with party snacks that match the theme of the event. The birthday cake will appear in all of the party photos so make sure it’s one of a kind – colorful and original is the way to go. No matter what kids party supplies you choose the more heart you put into the planning the more your kids will appreciate it.

Who doesn’t have at least one great memory of a fun birthday party shared with family and friends? Kids birthday parties create memories that last forever. This is that one special day when your kids get the chance to dress up, eat tasty treats and party with all of their friends. Finding the right kids party supplies is the most important part of the planning process. Blissful kids parties has everything you need, from great party games to wacky decorations.



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