The sky is the limit when it comes to planning children's parties . A little imagination goes a long ways. A great party can be done on a budget too! You just want to take your time and have fun with it. Parties do not have to be stressful and complicated. Relax so that you can enjoy the day with your child and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Where to begin. Sometime it can be a little overwhelming getting started planning your child’s party. Whether it is a birthday party or a holiday party the first thing to do is decide on a theme. Sometimes this is easy as your child will have a favorite character they love at the moment and sometimes it is more difficult trying to come with a great idea that is not the same as all of their friends parties. You want a unique party that the kids will remember for a long time.

The first thing I do when planning a party is I make list of ideas and then discuss them with my child and narrow down the list. A decision doesn’t have to be made right away and your child will probably change their mind a few times but that’s ok. It will all fall into place soon.

It is always great to include your child in the party planning as they usually have some great ideas and they love to be apart of the process. They will love seeing all the work that goes into a great party come to life on their big day.

Now, that you have your themed picked out, the fun begins! Next we need to decide the guest list so we know how much of everything we need. There are so many things you can do for a great party and I won't get into a lot of them here but the #1 thing to remember for a great party is that it is fun for everyone not just the kids.

Next comes all the details. Picking the location, all the decorations, activities and don't forget the goodie bags. Decorations can be bought or made and customized for the birthday child. With todays technology, customizing items with their name and theme is an inexpensive and creative way to make your child feel special on their day. Goodie bags for the children when they leave the party are just a nice way say thanks for coming and sharing my day with me.

There is a lot that goes into planning a child's party but I just touched on the basics for. Always give yourself plenty of time so that you are not rushed and can get everything done that you want. Just remember that it is all suppose to be fun, so remember to relax and enjoy the day that you worked so hard to make perfect. Check back soon where I will get more into the details of planning a great party.