PERSONALIZED TREATS MAKE A SPLASH. COURTESY OF PARTY WITH JESS.
MONEY-SAVER Instead of purchasing more expensive themed paper goods and décor, choose the primary colors within your child’s theme (like red, purple, orange, blue and green for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle extravaganza) and score plates, cups, napkins, balloons, streamers, favors and other décor in those colors from Dollar Tree or the like. Choose just a few items, like one oversized balloon or the cake, to feature the theme in detail. SPLURGE-WORTHY Hiring a local party planner can cut down on day-of stress for parents and allow them to truly enjoy the party. Local party planners like Ganther and Flint work with all budget levels and can design and style the entire party, or just provide items like a custom cake, favors or special décor. Some even offer contact-less drop-offs of decorations, or yard sign companies like See Signs Celebrate set up and take down your birthday message of choice, no contact required. TOP TIPS FOR ALL AGES • Choose the party situation your family feels most comfortable with, whether that includes friends, family or just those in your household. • Set a clear budget, then select areas where you can save and one or two items to splurge on, whether with your money or time. • If you’re hosting at a party venue, ask what your group’s exposure would be to other groups, how the venue sanitizes (and how often) and about any other pandemic precautions that have been put in place to keep guests safe. • Whether at home or at a venue, use disposable plates and cutlery and individually packaged drinks and snacks when possible to cut down on hand-to-hand contact. And be sure to have plenty of hand sanitizer handy!
"ONE IN A MELON" IS A POPULAR THEME FOR LITTLES. COURTESY OF CHELSEY FLINT EVENTS.
BALLOON GARLANDS ADD FESTIVITY TO ANY BIRTHDAY PARTY. COURTESY OF PARTY WITH JESS.
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