Planning a stay-at-home party

When planning a kid’s birthday party I find the simplest option is usually the best. To streamline the party organisation and keep it simple, I use a 10-point birthday party plan. A 10-point plan might sound complex and work-heavy, but all it does is define the work involved and put it into manageable chunks. Part of the fear of organising a party can be not knowing where to start. This 10-step plan tells you where to start and what to do next. You need to prepare:

• an overall family birthday party strategy

• a party theme

• the invitations

• the guest list

• the food and drinks list

• a games or activities plan

• the lolly/treat bags

• your party week and party day work schedules