This kids' birthday party checklist will definitely come in handy when you are preparing for your child's big day. Use the list as is, or save it in your free Working Mother family organizer so you can add to do items to the calendar, make a shopping list for supplies, and see it all on your iPhone or Android phone to get things done on the go. Learn more about the Working Mother family organizer here.

SIX WEEKS BEFORE

Choose a theme with your child

Determine the guest list

Reserve your party venue or hire a party entertainer

FOUR WEEKS BEFORE

Prepare your invitations

Ask for an updated class list from your child’s teacher

Determine games, activities and menu to match your party theme If ordering a cake, place your order

THREE WEEKS BEFORE

Mail invitations

Purchase party supplies, especially if ordering on-line

Arrange for extra help, if necessary

ONE OR TWO WEEKS BEFORE

Create a party flow schedule

Purchase more party supplies as needed

Call families who have not yet responded to your invitation

THREE DAYS BEFORE

Purchase food

Purchase batteries for camera

Charge video camera

Call entertainer to confirm appearance and expectations

Call party venue to confirm all details

Assemble party favors

ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE

Bake cake or pick up pre-ordered cake

Confirm help if using extra help

Decorate home or gather decorations for party venue

Prepare make-ahead food

ONE WEEK AFTER

Send thank you notes!

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