Any other suggestions for my party?

Games for the children should include both some active and quiet time games. Simple things like balls, horseshoes, badminton, or foot races can give the children and some adults the chance to run and play and burn off a little excess energy. For those that are not very active, you may want to include some activities such as puzzles, cards, board games, or books. That way, when they get tired of running and playing, they can take a break and relax a little.

Cards, board games, and old scrapbooks are a wonderful way to keep the adults busy that may not be interested in the on going conversations. Activities can be planned out according to a schedule, but from my experience, it often is more fun to provide the supplies needed for the activities and then play it by ear. There is no law that says that the schedule you have for activities has to be written in stone.

For a party, food can often be one of the costlier expenses. There are several cost cutters that you can do to help with this expense. You can always have it potluck where everyone brings a dish. It is a lot cheaper than having it catered and lots easier than doing all the prep work for the food on your own. If you prefer to do it all yourself, then think simple foods. Finger foods such as sandwiches, chips, cheese and crackers, fruit, and canned or bottled drinks can save time, but be careful that you don’t go overboard on your budget. Simply using cups and three-liter drinks or fruit drinks can save a good bit, especially if they will drink the store brands.

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