Think fast: as you look back on your childhood, which birthday party stands out the most and why?
Exactly.
You might remember a vague feeling of anticipation and maybe even a few standout gifts. But the details? You would have to check the family photo archives.
So how can you take the experience of youth and apply it to planning your own child’s birthday party? Let three fundamentals of kids’ birthday parties guide the way:
- Most kids simply want to gather their friends, eat finger food and open some cool gifts. They couldn’t care less about the “fussy adult details” of whether the party napkins match the hue of the tablecloth. In fact, they won’t even notice if there is a tablecloth.
- Kids desperately want to impress their friends and give them something to buzz about on Monday (and Tuesday) in the hallways at school.
- If you don’t keep your cool, you will unwittingly put a damper on the day – your child’s big day. Unfortunately, that’s a memory that probably will last.
Cool Beans Puts the “Fun” Into the Fundamentals
Keep these fundamentals top-of-mind as you plan your child’s next birthday party. They provide the framework for seven crucial party-planning tips provided by the experts at organizing kids’ birthday parties: the awesome staff at Cool Beans.
Word is spreading among the kid crowd that Cool Beans is the place for kids to be seen: It has been voted the “best indoor playground” by Florida Weekly and won the Sun-Sentinel’s “kid crown” for its creative and imaginative environment.
For kids, Cool Beans can provide the one party experience they will cherish for a lifetime. And for parents, Cool Beans can simplify and de-stress the entire party-planning experience. See for yourself how Cool Beans rises to the occasion when you heed these tips for planning kids’ birthday parties:
- Plan ahead and keep good notes. Cool Beans will be at your side every step of the way.
- Recruit friends or family members to pitch in. Tell them to “save the date” because an extra pair of hands can go a long way in the company of a crowd of kids.
- Consider “tag-teaming” your child’s party with that of another birthday boy or girl. Children can still feel special when they share the limelight; Cool Beans will see to it. And you’ll have another parent to share the workload with, too.
- Let your child pick a party theme, but don’t force the issue. Cool Beans offers a number of themed party options, which parents like because they streamline planning and make shopping a snap. (Green napkins seem made for green dinosaurs.) While some kids love themes, others prefer to go with the simplest theme of all: Happy birthday.
- Send digital invites. Websites such as Evite drain the tedium from the task of sending invitations. Just don’t make the mistake of assuming that every parent is online; if you haven’t received an RSVP in a reasonable amount of time, call to follow up.
- Keep the menu simple. Remember your audience. Kids don’t need – and probably won’t eat – appetizers, a three-course meal and a fancy dessert. Follow Cool Beans’ lead and offer pizza and cupcakes (which make serving and cleanup a breeze).
- Rethink the party bag. If your child has his or her heart set on goodie bags, it’s difficult to say no. But the experienced hands at Cool Beans are gravitating more to the idea of taking a group photo and then printing copies for party-goers (either at the party or afterward) as a more meaningful keepsake.
Book a Party
Cool Beans offers a number of packages for kids’ birthday parties, all of which come at surprisingly affordable prices. Being economical is yet another advantage of hosting your child’s next birthday party at Cool Beans, aside from the most persuasive one of all: giving your child memories that will stand the test of time.
Interested in booking a party at Cool Bean Indoor Playground and Cafe? Then visit our website today!
