6 to 8 weeks before the party:

-- Help child select a theme of his or her choice.
(Over 100 choices @ BuyCostumes.com)
-- Decide on the number of guests and create an initial guest list.
-- Decide on the time, duration and location of the party, 3-4 hours is average.
-- Purchase your Party Kits & Favors at BuyCostumes.com.

3 to 4weeks before the party:

-- Mail or deliver the invitations to your guests.
-- Choose themed activities appropriate for the age of guests attending.

1 to 2 weeks before the party:

-- Prepare an agenda for the party.
-- Test the games or activities.
-- Purchase any additional supplies needed for games and activities.

2 to 3 days before the party:

-- Contact any guests who have not sent an RSVP.
-- Shop for groceries, paper towels, etc...
-- Prepare activities, party favors, crafts or cutouts.

The day before the party:

-- Clean up the party area; vacuum, clean bathrooms and make beds.
-- Bake or pick up the cake.
-- Call to arrange delivery of subs, pizza, etc...
-- Book a massage for next week!

4 to 5 hours before the party:

-- Decorate the party area, put candles in cake and locate the matches or lighter.
-- Arrange activities in order, and have all supplies ready to go.
-- Locate a pad of paper to record gifts for Thank you cards.

1 hour before the party:

-- Dress the guest of honor.
-- Turn on back ground music and adjust room temperature.
-- Get ready for a great party!!!