Children's Birthday Party Tips

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Great Children's Birthday Party Tips & Suggestions

Here are a few tips and suggestions we find useful for throwing a great children's birthday party. At Tiny Prints we see a lot of great birthday party plans and we've taken a few of the more successful tips and added them here for your convenience.

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Tips for a great childrens birthday party 

Suggestions for a throwing a terrific and memorable party!

Birthday Cakes 

A birthday cake is the centerpiece of your party. Almost everyone enjoys a cake. Make sure your theme is reflected on the cake and that the plates, cups and napkins all match.

Check out these inspiring birthday cake designs from our friends at Sugar Butter Flour.

We hope that some of the following designs will spark your imagination for a fun and creative birthday party.

Stacked Presents Birthday Cake 

Pool Party Birthday Cake 

Princess Theme Birthday Cake 

"Crown Princess" Two-tier Princess Themed Birthday Cake

Birthday Kites Cake 

Topsy Turvy Birthday Cake 

Topsy Turvy Two-tier Birthday Cake

Topsy Turvy Birthday Cake 

Birthday Cupcake Tower 

Three Tier Blue and Pink Cupcake Tower

Birthday Party Date and Time 

Usually, the only time that makes sense to host a children's birthday party is on the weekend. The best time is in the afternoon, that way you avoid the additional hassle of serving a meal and your culinary responsibilities are limited to cake and ice cream. Make sure you get your birthday party invitations out early so important guests like grandparents can attend.

Birthday Party Decorations 

To truly make your birthday party theme work, you will need creative and not necessarily expensive decorations. Streamers and balloons are good because kids like them and indoor activities with balloons tend to be easy on your furniture. Depending on your theme, you can always pick up paper, cardboard posters and props at your local party supplies store.

Birthday Party Entertainment 

Professional or amateur, entertainers can really make a kids party fun and exciting. Some party themes like a magic show can be based on an entertainer. For younger children, a clown or life-sized cartoon character is a good choice. Easier and less expensive options include having a family friend tell stories or perform puppet shows. A creative relative or neighbor can be a perfect entertainer, but make sure they have the energy and experience to work with a group of children.

Birthday Party Favors 

Party favors are definitely a must for children's birthday parties. Kids go home happy and more importantly, it teaches your child the importance of saying thank you to his or her guests. To emphasize this, have your child hand out favors to their friends as they leave. Favors do not have to be expensive. Kids will usually be happy to have a gift bag filled with small toys or simple treats. Or, if you really want to impress, you can order party favors based on your party theme . . . more from the party favors specialist at Blue Bambu for the largest selection of party favors for all occasions.

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