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Birthday

When I was thinking about what I was going to do for my child's first "real" birthday party (one that wasn't mostly adult relatives, that is), my first fear was, "How am going to manage ten little over-excited children, when I can barely keep up with my own two?" 

A few key things I learned was:   (and there are some helpful web links too). 
 

Keep them all engaged in the same activity at the same time.  Eliminate lines, turns and waiting.  When we do parties here at Party Adventures, we focus on team oriented games such as clue games, relay races, crafts and hunts are a few examples.  You will know where all the kids in your group are and they won't be wandering around your house. 

Have cool down times after higher activity events such as a craft, reading or story time, or a magic show.  This helps de-escalate the noise and excitement levels. 

Plan more activities than you think you will need.  It makes me think of the time when my Dad underestimated how many wasps were in the nest.  It was in an odd and difficult spot to reach and he put in the vacuum nozzle at that small entrance hole to rid us of them.  You can hear what seemed like hundreds go into the previously empty vacuum bag, and then the bag was full and there were still many, now rather angry, wasps left in that nest.  I can't remember the ending of that story, he suggested we go inside because "Plan B" (which he didn't have yet) did not allow children to hang around.  Since he had plan, we ran inside and played.  But the theme of the story is -- you don't want to be caught with a bunch of over-excited children looking at  you for what to do next and not have a real "Plan B". 

If you go to a public area where your party may be mixed in with everyone else, we suggest giving a party favor such as a bandana or even a bright orange oversized tee shirt that the birthday child decorated so you can easily see who is in your group.  Even if you know all the children, your helpers might not. 

With little ones, I put a name tag on both their chest and back.  That way I call to them whether they  are coming or going!  Saying their name has much more impact that "hey little fellow, don't play with the dog's tail!" 
 
 

Baby Shower

While we offer lots of wonderfully unique baby gifts for the shower, plus many choices to create the perfect atmosphere,  we also want to offer you some more ideas.  We hope these links prove useful to you. 
 

Family Reunions

Bridal Showers

Bridal Showers are no longer generic.  There are many options from the traditional, to the couple shower and the bachorette party.  Here are a few helpful links to browse through.  And remember, whatever party you going to have, we at Party Adventures have lots of great decorations to bring your ideas to life and create a fun atmosphere!