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Pro Tip: Allow time for naps
Some two- and three-year old kids still have naps. Whilst you can’t take into consideration every individual child’s nap time, having the party outside of main nap times, means you are more likely to have a full turn out of guests and happier kids
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One Week Before
1. Clean the house thoroughly. This way, you’ll need only a quick once-over before the party
2. For an outdoor party, do any major yard clean-up or planting.
3. Follow up on RSVP procrastinators to get a final count.
4. Develop a detailed cooking schedule. Make any foods that can be frozen.
5. Order the cake. If you are making it from scratch, bake the layers and freeze them (you’ll ice it the day before the party). If you're buying it, ask a family member if they can pick it up the day of the party.
6. Order balloons (if you didn’t do that already).
7 Check your list of needed supplies and procure any missing pieces.
Three Days Before
1.Find a place for coats.
Make space in a hall closet and fill it with presentable hangers or designate a bed for coats (and make sure the room ’ s free of breakables)
1.Go grocery shopping.
2.Buy drinks for adults.
3.Do a safety run-through of the house and yard.
4.Make sure danger areas like stairs and upper-floor windows and pools are safeguarded, double check that any chemicals and sharp objects as scissors are locked away, and check for sharp-edged corners on furniture that might be dangerous.
5.Prepare the cameras. Charge video and digital cameras. Stock up on Polaroid paper, memory cards and extra batteries.
6.Prepare the goody bags.
Pro Tip:
Set up a drink station/table for parents
You won’t be expected to provide food for adults, but it is a good idea to offer some snacks and some drinks. This way you can also get some extra-help. If possible – and safe – set up a drinks station so that adults can help themselves.
