How to Plan a Simple Kids Party This 2021
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, people have come up with unique party alternatives to the usual kids’ birthday party. From Zoom parties to intimate family movie marathons, nothing can keep us from celebrating a special moment, really.
Although things are slowly, slowly going back to normal - thanks to the availability of vaccines - we are still living in the middle of a global pandemic and it is still wiser if you plan a personalized party for your kid this year.
Planning your kid’s party is a challenging task, but the good news is, you only have to cater to close family and friends - depending on the health protocols in place in your area. So get your thinking hats on! But if you are at a loss to organize right now, here are some tips that might help you get that kid’s party going in 2021:
- Keep the numbers the small
The whole world just starting to get back together again, so it would not hurt if you only hold a small party. Invite your immediate family and closest friends. This is the time to bond especially if you have not been able to see physically for a long time. A shorter guest list is not only in compliance with health protocols, it also means you get to cook and prepare for people you care for the most and not spread yourself too thin.
- Choose a simple party theme. Or not at all.
Party themes can tie your preparations together - from invitations to food or even the jumping castle hire Brisbane inflatable design. But since you are only catering to a small number of people, there is no need to go overboard with the preparations. There are a lot of simple themes that you can follow for your child’s birthday. You can go with the basic pink for girls or blue for boys’ theme, or if you want it to be simple but different, you can host a juggle party, featuring your child’s stuffed toys as part of the decor. The rule of thumb is - choose a theme that won’t leave you breathless and spent throughout the party. You can even skip the decorations altogether and just serve the dishes your child likes.
- Keep your child involved.
If your child is old enough, he or she can help you prepare. You can start by asking your little one some suggestions on how to decorate the house. You can also involve your child in creating the party loot bags or invitations. He or she can make thank you stickers for the loot bags or personalized sticker art for the invitations.
- Prepare some games.
Since you are with your family and closest friends, you can prepare a game or two. One thing you can do is to maximize your backyard. You can prepare a simple scavenger hunt and pair up an adult and a kid to involve everyone. You can also rent a jumping castle hire Brisbane inflatable that you can set up in your backyard so that the kids can have a day of fun. Board games are also fun with the family around. You can research online about the games you can do during the special day.
- Serve simple food for the family.
A simple party also means simple food. Serve dishes that are easy to do in bulk and avoid creating mini-versions of food. The miniature food ideas are cute but they are tricky and time-consuming to make, so you might end up having difficulty serving those. Put your party in the afternoon so you can serve snacks like hamburgers, hotdogs, pasta, ice cream and salads. If you cannot cook food for whatever reason, having them delivered would not hurt.
Yes, you can plan a simple kids’ party this 2021. Let your child understand that you can still celebrate his or her special event even without big guests or super expensive treats. This year, you can teach your child that, sometimes, having your family is enough.
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