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Friday 28 February 2014

Tips For Throwing A Block Party

By Richardo Manning


Planning any party should be based on a plan and consider how many people, food, theme, and activities. These basic considerations can sometimes get overlooked. Preparing ahead of time can make all the difference between a great party and a weak one. Making a schedule and planning out the details should be the first step towards planning your party. Here are some quick tips that will help you get started:

Block parties bring the people of the neighborhood together, which is a good idea for many reasons. First, you get to know other people and make new friends. You may have a lot in common with them, but you will never know until you make the initiative under appropriate circumstances.

* Food: Plan on how much food or dessert you will need. Find out what you would then like to provide and plan accordingly. A birthday party may include: cake, ice cream, utensils, drinks, etc... By preparing food ahead of time and shopping you can save money and have a great party.

* Activity: Depending on the venue there can be a number of activity options that can be fun for everyone. For example renting a bounce house can keep all of the kids occupied and give the parents a chance to rest and talk. Others may want to do a craft project or have the kids play games. There are many variations and many activities to choose from.

What to do

Now that you have an idea from the tips on how to plan your party it is time to put the tips to good use. There are many options to choose from on what to do for a party. Keep in mind the budget you want to maintain. The average birthday party is between $200 to $300 which maybe affordable to some and unrealistic for others. If there is a bigger budget some may want to rent out some bowling lanes and then have pizza and food for everyone. Others may want to go to a water park and then have a place set up for the food afterwards.

On the other hand the party can be quite simple by including some games, using a free venue like a public park and just have cake and ice cream. Or you can serve a light lunch or appetizers and make it a short party. Or the party could have a theme and all of the guests dress up or participate in games or activities centered on the idea. Depending on what you decide to do is also based on how many people you invite and who confirms that they are coming. Make sure you send out invitations so you get the estimated attendance so you can plan ahead.




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