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How to plan a First Birthday Party for your child

Everyday of life should be a time of celebration. However, a Baby’s 1st Birthday is unique and should be celebrated accordingly. Think of it like, it is one year ago that this adored Baby was brought into your world. Of course, at a one year of age the Baby doesn’t seem to know what is happening, but it is still a time to celebrate. It is an event that you can look back on for years to come. It is as much a celebration of your achievements in the baby’s life as it is an achievement for your baby’s development.

Here are some 1st Birthday Party Ideas to help you better plan your kids first birthday party.

• decide early whether or not you want a particular birthday party theme. Birthday themes make it easier to shop for birthday supplies and birthday decorations. A theme will also bring a sense of harmony to the whole atmosphere. A typical baby blue for boys and pink for girls theme could do the trick. But any theme could work : Jungle party, Safari Party, princess party, pirate party, Animal party, train party, character party, just to name a few.

• You can serve cupcakes, a sheet cake or make a cake to match the party theme.

• Birthday party favors for the children that attend your kids party are great way to end your party. You can put together goodies bags that match your theme very cheaply by shopping online. A simple search under birthday party favors, party supplies, birthday decorations, kids party supplies, kids birthday, birthday theme, could turn great results.

• You can just as easily personalize your first birthday party invitations to fit your theme or style.

• choose the best children entertainer for your 1st kids Birthday party, a professional children entertainer can add a lot of value to your event and make it especially memorable.

• Pictures:

Take lots of pictures, remember this day and remember how easy and stress-free it was. As they get older they’ll have time to celebrate with big parties and actually remember them.

• Food:

Pizza is a favorite food for kids. If you want to keep this short and sweet, finger foods are perfect. Cupcakes at the end are great. Everyone gets the same portion, and your little one can be as messy as they want with their own private cake.

• Allowing your baby to open his or her presents maybe cute for 10 seconds but your guests are going to get bored very fast.

• Toddlers love their Cheerios! Put out a bowl of cheerios for the toddlers and pretzels, crackers for older kids. Placing the bowls next to chips and dip for the adults can be fun for kids! Use your judgment.

As a kids birthday party entertainer and father of four kids, my best advise for new parents who are putting on their very 1st kids birthday party is to relax during the party. You have planned your party well, you have recruited some friends and family to help organize your party. There will be a few surprises during the party, if you take it with ease. Your guests will sense that you are calm and relaxed and will automatically follow suit.

Safety Tips for Birthdays:

• Balloons, If they burst they can be inhaled and cause a child to choke.

• Hard candy, bonbons or Finger Foods like raisins, M&Ms or popcorn can cause chocking as well.

• Be careful where you put your matches or lighter for the birthday cake.

• Save any sweets until the end of the party, other wise the kids will have to run wild during the party.

Enjoy your child’s party because there will never be another “first” birthday party for your baby.

About the Author

Jungle Joe is a professional Puppeteer and ventriloquist residing in the San
Francisco Bay Area. His unique style makes his shows both educational and tremendously entertaining.

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Fast Track to Fine Dining: A Step-By-Step Guide to Planning a Dinner Party $21.86 New – You’re busy. You’re tired. You want to entertain. You don’t cook. This cookbook solves that problem, providing sixteen menus with wine pairings, prepare ahead instructions, presentation tips, grocery lists and detailed timelines. Just follow the step-by-step directions, and you too will host and enjoy terrific dinner parties.

Fast and Fabulous Hors D’Oeuvres: A Survival Guide for Today’s Busy Entertainer $25.99 New – Whether you’re planning a formal dinner party and need some elegant appetizers or you’re just having a few friends over for a casual party but want some exciting snacks, Fast Fabulous Hors DOeuvres is the book for you, with more than 350 recipes in this updated and expanded edition. Every recipe is aimed at saving you time in the kitchen with fast, flashy, and fabulous tips for preparing ahead, leaving the minimum amount of work for the day of the party. Author Michele Braden includes

Fete Accompli! Workbook: The Ultimate Party Planning Guide $0.99 Used – The Fete Accompli! Workbook is full of chic tips, creative ideas, mouthwatering recipes, and guided lists and charts-all the ingredients that will help make your party sizzle. Whether you’re serving a hangover brunch to heal your five best friends or a sophisticated dinner for fifty, consider this workbook your hip and handy must-have guide to being the ultimate event planner extraordinaire. You’ll find the experts’ best advice on: – Creating a concept and a budget for any kind of party

Fete Accompli! Workbook: The Ultimate Party Planning Guide $1.92 Used – The Fete Accompli! Workbook is full of chic tips, creative ideas, mouthwatering recipes, and guided lists and charts-all the ingredients that will help make your party sizzle. Whether you’re serving a hangover brunch to heal your five best friends or a sophisticated dinner for fifty, consider this workbook your hip and handy must-have guide to being the ultimate event planner extraordinaire. You’ll find the experts’ best advice on: – Creating a concept and a budget for any kind of party

Fingerfood $7.45 Used – This volume presents ideas for little bites for a party or as nibbles on any occasion. The book includes hints and tips to make planning a party easy and stress free.

Fingerfood $71.45 Used – This volume presents ideas for little bites for a party or as nibbles on any occasion. The book includes hints and tips to make planning a party easy and stress free.

Flair: Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings $10.66 Used – Inspirational ideas for throwing the perfect party from L.A. interior designer and party planner Joe Nye. Clients and friends turn to Joe Nye for his advice on gracious living, in particular how to create a smashing get-together. “Flair” covers three aspects of party planning that can make an event shine–flowers, paper components, and the table setting. In each section, Nye gives inspirational ideas and tips on how to make the most of these decorative elements for any type of occasion. B

Flair: Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings $16.63 New – Inspirational ideas for throwing the perfect party from L.A. interior designer and party planner Joe Nye. Clients and friends turn to Joe Nye for his advice on gracious living, in particular how to create a smashing get-together. “Flair” covers three aspects of party planning that can make an event shine–flowers, paper components, and the table setting. In each section, Nye gives inspirational ideas and tips on how to make the most of these decorative elements for any type of occasion. Be

Friendship Bracelets Girls Club Handbook $8.38 Used – Join the club, and get creative too! This totally cool activity book gives girls 8-13 great ideas for forming friendship clubs and sealing the group with fabulous friendship bracelets. Gives tips on club membership (Hint: The more the merrier!). meeting places, and naming your club. Includes friendship quiz, secret handshakes, games, stories, moneymakers, recipes, secret codes, and party planning ideas! Detailed directions and materials to create friendship bracelets that identify you as

George and Flora’s Secret Garden $8 New – George and Flora are planning a surprise party to welcome home their new baby sister! They’re growing all the food for it themselves – with a little help from Grandpa – and are full of excitement as they watch how the baby grows in Mum’s tummy and the vegetables grow in their garden. With clear and easy to follow tips and a handy month-by-month planting planner, in this title, readers will find all the information they need to grow and cook their own tasty food.

George and Flora’s Secret Garden. Jo Elworthy $8 Used – A wonderful book about life and how things grow. Whether you have a garden or a window sill, everyone can have a go at growing their own food! George and Flora are planning a surprise party to welcome home their new baby sister! They’re growing all the food for it themselves — with a little help from Grandpa — and are full of excitement as they watch how the baby grows in Mum’s tummy and the vegetables grow in their garden. With clear and easy to follow tips and a handy month-to-month p

Good Seasons Casual Entertaining $1.98 New – — More than 60 recipes for fresh, delicious meals plus grilling charts and party planning tips.– Preparation times with every recipe, plus menus, shopping lists, and 24 color photos.

Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific Home Entertaining the Easy Way: Fast and Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion Great Menus and Tips for Stress-Free Plannin $1.99 New – Introducing a brand new and truly exciting low-fat cookbook to the promotional market–at a great price. This beautiful hardcover, written by the author of the successful Trim & Terrific* cookbook series, is a complete guide to cooking for company and planning a party.