Parties for Children

Successful children's parties don't just happen; they require extensive thought and preparation. Themes must be developed, party favors and decorations made, games prepared, invitations sent out, and many other details attended to. But who has the time to do such extensive planning? Here are detailed, step-by-step instructions for 19 theme-based parties for children. Each entry includes ideas for invitations, decorations, refreshments (many with recipes), party favors, crafts and games. Among the suggested themes are holiday parties for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween and Easter. All themes are highly adaptable for use with a variety of age groups. A complete party checklist is also provided to ensure that your children's party goes off without a hitch.