1st birthday theme: winnie the pooh and friends

for the long absence, i've read a lot about bday preparations. looking for my little star party theme and reading forums on bday.

i've decided to pick winnie the pooh instead of care bears which is my 1st choice, mainly because of limited merchandise available.

sharing you my very own party prep check list.

• decide on a budget = how much are you willing to spend for the party.
• select a party theme = your child interest.
• venue = do u need a big venue, fastfood and accessiblity.
• food = depends on what time is your party, season on the party.
• caterer = should u need a caterer 
• time and date = most convient time for you and your guest.
• party favors and entertainment
• printed materials = tarp, invitations, name tags etc..
• guest list
• decorations
• party materials

happy preps!

Birthday Celebration Preparations

In the last 2 weeks were i attended several children's party, i grab the opportunity to ask fellow moms about birthday celebration preparations and was surprised how time consuming it can be. I talked to some mom during the party said that they give a 4 months preparation. Imagine 4 months!

My daughter and I will be celebrating our 1st birthday party ever, that's i wanted it to be extra-special.

Soon after the conversation i counted the remaining months and found out that i have 4 months to go! I am targeting Nov 5, 2011 as our date.

Their advice to look on the following:

• Budget-How much are you willing to spend?
• Venue- Priority as we have to book on our date and time. 
• Venue Accessibility- For your guests consideration. Parking and easy to locate.
• Date- Of course we'd love our party to be well attended, so lets check a good date.
• Party theme- Cuz this will basis to all printed material, cakes, decorations and give-aways.
• Food- Whether we like it our not, we should serve different food to kids and adult.
• Decorations- dress up the party!
• Party Activities- to make the party more lively. Most moms goes for face painting, magic show, bubble show, puppet, clowns and games.
• Add-ons- loot bags, giveaways and prices.

Most of the moms i was able to talk to settles for fast-food parties of the following:

in ranking:

1. Jollibee- because their kiddo love Jollibbe! (who would not?)
2. Mc Donalds- Friendlier cost of foods, more lenient than Jollibee.
3. Shakey's- Fast emerging children's party. Cuztomizable and lenient but w/ corkage fee.

Party themes:

• Disney Princess
• Cars
• Mickey Mouse
• Barney
• Dora-dora
• Sponge-bob

On my next blogs. Party Packages reviews. Happy reading!