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Birthday Party tips continued
#8 - Make It Look Snazzy
How can you make it LOOK like there's a party going on? DECORATE!! Here are some great decorating ideas to "party-up" your house:
Balloons. Not only can they serve as a party decoration, but as party favors or for games too. Have a HUGE bunch of balloons and as the kids leave, give each of them one (or two!). Kids love them and it's a great way to get them out of your house at the end of the party. You can either blow them up yourself with air, purchase them already inflated with helium from a local florist or party shop or call your local rental store and ask about a helium tank and inflate them yourself.
Streamers. Let's not underestimate the power of crepe paper! Can you think of any better way to say "Here's the Party!"?
Theme decorations. The party supply store has wall and table decorations for almost any theme you can imagine. Just don't overdo the decorating!
Street Sign. Have a sign that says "Here's the Party!". Especially if your house (or wherever the party is being held) is hard to get to. Tie Balloons to street signs to guide the way.
TIP: Go with the theme. Whatever theme you choose, scour your house and find anything that fits that theme and bring it out. Have the birthday child help make some of the decorations and turn it into a craft project when they are bored or stuck indoors.
#9 - Give Your Party A BIG Feel
One of the best ways to make sure your child's party is a big success is to hire professional entertainment. Remember, as a rule, professional entertainers perform dozens, and yes, maybe even hundreds of shows a year. What better way to assure success than to hire someone who actually performs frequently? You'll be amazed at what a BIG feel having a professional entertainer at your party will make. Here are a few suggestions of types of entertainers to hire: Magician (my favorite!), Clown, Juggler, Balloon Twister, Puppeteer, Face Painter and so forth.
Try to book your entertainer as far in advance as possible. 99% of all birthday parties will be on a weekend or in the evening.
TIP: Make sure the entertainer has a show that is age appropriate! One "children's" show does not always work across all ages. A show that is appropriate for 4-6 year old children will flop for 9-12 year olds. A professional, experienced performer should have different shows depending on the target age group for the birthday party.
