□	Choose a party theme
□	Create the guest list. Guests generally range from friends at daycare, school or the neighborhood, then add close relatives.
□	Pick the party date and time. Kids parties are generally 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours long.
□	Order party supplies, decorations, party favors, and prizes for games. Be sure to order enough tableware for the adults that will attend, as well.
□	Order activities to keep kids busy like MOONWALKS, BOXING GLOVES, WATER SLIDE, OBSTACLE COURSE, COTTON CANDY, ETC. Get the All Day MOONWALK rental to keep your kids occupied while you set up for your party. CALL BACKYARD SLIDES  817-834-0913

□	Send the invitations. It is best to ask guests to RSVP to get an estimate of how many children to expect.
□	Consider the age of the children and plan games and activities accordingly. Plan more games than you expect to use in case you run out of activities before the party is over.
□	Plan your menu.
□	Arrange for extra help on the party day from friends or relatives.

□	Order cake from a bakery if you are not baking your own. Bake cake and freeze it, if making your own.
□	Make any other foods that can be made ahead of time and store foods in the freezer.
□	Write out a final schedule of activities for the party.
□	Confirm any orders placed for the cake and/or RENTALS 817-834-0913.
□	Let siblings invite a special friend over for the day so they won't feel left out. They can either play apart from the party or they can be helpers.

□	Buy remaining food for the party. Buy film and/or videotape.
□	Check batteries for the camera and/or camcorder.
□	Get an exact guest count. Call those who haven't responded.
□	Arrange to have balloons filled with helium to pick up the day of the party. It is fun to have each guest go home with a balloon.

□	Finish decorating the cake, or pick up the cake from the bakery.
□	Make sure you have plenty of candles and matches.
□	Child-proof the party area.
□	Decorate any indoor areas (save outdoor decorating for the day of the party).
□	Prepare food that can be made ahead of time.

□	Pick up helium-filled balloons.
□	Prepare foods and beverages that could not be made ahead of time.
□	Take plenty of pictures and videos to commemorate this special day.