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Birthday Parties are always a big event for children. Often, weeks out from the big event, your child will be anticipating and hinting at the hoped for presents and party and, of course, parents normally want to do their best for their children.

Planning your child’s party should start weeks before the big day. How many adults and children will you be catering for, who do you invite, what food allergies will you have to cater for, what theme will the party have and where will you have it? Then finally, on the big day you have to clean up the house before guests arrive ( no matter how tidy you are, you will probably still tidy more!) get the food prepared, the presents organised, party games, move anything precious that might accidentally get broken, have some food and drinks for other adults, put the food out and finally have the party!

But wait! Your job’s not over yet! You have to watch the children, make sure they are happy and amused and then breathe a sigh of relief when it is all over and your child is full of cake and has a big smile on their face.

Did I say it was all over? Not yet! Someone now has to clean up any spilt drinks, food, tidy way wrapping papers and get everything back to normal. So, while your child had a great day, you have put in many hours of work getting it all organised, hosting the party and cleaning up and frankly, are probably very tired.

All parents know about children’s parties and the effort that goes into them, yet, wouldn’t you really like to enjoy the party as much as your child? There are kits you can get on line which can make life easier but, even if you have the kit, you still have effort to put into it, host it and clean up.

One hassle free children’s party solution is to take your child and their friends out for an organised birthday party. There are many advantages; you do not have get your house organised, no food preparation, no potential damages to your home and best of all, no clean up afterwards. You just arrive, have fun with your child, their friends and other parents and leave.

An ideal venue for a children’s birthday party is an indoor playground, you can hire your own room for the actual party and the children have free access to all of the activities and burn off all that sugar and energy they have on slides, bouncy castles amongst other things. Best of all, it doesn’t matter if it rains. Many indoor playgrounds will have on online invites all prepared so all you have to do is fill in names and email them or print them out. The food is all sorted and often there will be a choice of tradition children’s party food or a healthier option, plus, you can choose to get optional platter with food adults prefer. There are usually a number of party themes that your child can choose from so that every birthday can be as individual as the child.

Imagine sitting back, taking photos of happy smiling faces and enjoying the company of any other parents you have invited. When the children are all tuckered out, you just take them home, no cleaning up!

If this sounds appealing but you are thinking about the costs, consider this, you may find you spend more hosting a party yourself by the time you get everything, perhaps hired a magician or a bouncy castle and bought the food. And, don’t undervalue yourself, consider the hours it takes to arrange, run and clean up afterwards, what’s your time really worth?

Looking for a safe haven to take your children to run, play, and learn? Indoor playgrounds have become a popular option for parents looking for a place to let their children run loose and exercise their minds, too.

Complete with slides, ball pits, and other interactive jumping gyms, indoor playgrounds are extremely popular among children and parents alike. Children can enjoy the freedom of an interactive play area, and moms and/or dads can enjoy a lounge (most complete with internet access) to relax and watch their children play.

Parents can breathe easy knowing that indoor playgrounds are not only fun environments for their kids, but they’re also safe. Indoor playground staff members routinely clean and sanitize equipment in the indoor playground. They also set ground rules for children such as no rough housing, socks only, etc.

Most indoor playgrounds offer inflatable slides, obstacle courses, ball pits, interactive toy set ups, play rooms, and more. Some have dress up stations for children to interact with, and some stations are themed play areas for a child’s enjoyment.

Indoor playgrounds also offer birthday party options for guests where they may rent one of the play rooms for a designated amount of time to allow for a private party. Most of these parties are catered by the indoor playground staff members allowing for a smooth, stress free experience for both the children and the parents.

Consider taking your children to an indoor playground in your area. They offer a stress free environment for parents to take their kids to blow off some steam in a fun, safe, and interactive environment.

Organization is important when planning for an outdoor party. You should have all the basics before getting started to keep the fun going throughout the event.

Some of the special occasions which call for outdoor parties include: Graduation parties, Weddings, Baby or bridal showers, Neighborhood block parties, Re-unions and Company picnics.

Suitable Locations

Outdoor parties can be held in various locations depending on the space and convenience. You should always have a plan-B incase the weather wrecks havoc on the d-day.

Outdoor parties can be held in:

• Your own front or backyard.

• At a parking lot

• At a park or playground

• At a lake or river

• At the beach

Outdoor Party Themes

A theme will provide focus and bring together all the aspects of the party. Some theme ideas for outdoor parties include:

• Mexican fiesta

• Hawaiian Luau

• Traditional barbecue

• Pirate theme for beach parties

• Garden theme for picnic parties

• Presidential themes for fourth of July parties

Food Safety and Storage

Safe food handling is an important aspect of outdoor parties. Place cooked food on clean plates. Avoid placing foods on plates that were used to transport meat or sea food. Perishable dishes should be eaten cleared during the function if there no cold storage facilities to store them.

Cold food should be stored at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below and hot foods need to be kept above 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mayonnaise has high acid content from the lemon juice and vinegar that makes it. It does not contribute to food poisoning contrary to popular belief. It actually reduces bacterial growth in food. Foods such as eggs, potatoes and meat when combined with mayonnaise are what spoil quickly.

Take out meals should be consumed within three hour of purchase. Otherwise they should be chilled well before packing in coolers.

You should discard leftovers that have sat out for more than two hours. This is largely due to hygienic reasons.

Carry lots of water for the guests. Pour out a small amount of water from bottles before freezing to allow for expansion.

Night time Outdoor Parties

You can string tiny white lights in a few trees around the garden to create an enchanted look.

Use citronella candle pots or torches to make the party more special. These are both practical and beautiful. They keep away bugs with their distinct smell and also look great.

Steps and steep paths should be well illuminated to prevent mishaps from occurring.

Outdoor Party Tips

• Paper plates can be reinforced by taping down solid color plastic plates with double stick tape.

• Caution female guests not to wear spiky heels to an outdoor event.

• Make sure there is ample seating for ill or elderly guests. You can hire a small party tents to provide shade for those who need it.

• Always locate food stations, guest seating and reception lines in the shade. You can hire a canopy tent or marquees if necessary.

• Ensure you carry sunscreen and mosquito repellant spray.

Early planning is important for the success of the outdoor party.