How to Plan a First Birthday Party for Your Child

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Stick to a budget.. Keep it small.. Pick a theme.

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1

Stick to a budget.

Step 1

Stick to a budget.

2

Keep it small.

Step 2

Keep it small.

3

Pick a theme.

Step 3

Pick a theme.

4

Pick a location that fits your theme and guest list.

Step 4

Pick a location that fits your theme and guest list.

5

Keep your menu simple.

Step 5

Keep your menu simple.

6

Serve finger foods.

Step 6

Serve finger foods.

7

Have a birthday cake.

Step 7

Have a birthday cake.

8

Plan a game or activity that includes everyone.

Step 8

Plan a game or activity that includes everyone.

9

Plan additional games and activities based on your guest list.

Step 9

Plan additional games and activities based on your guest list.

10

Give everyone a party favor.

Step 10

Give everyone a party favor.

11

Take pictures before the guests arrive.

Step 11

Take pictures before the guests arrive.

12

Keep it short.

Step 12

Keep it short.

13

Make sure you have help.

Step 13

Make sure you have help.

14

Plan for messes.

Step 14

Plan for messes.

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