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pl ay moms only start with a
theme
the first thing on your agenda should be to decide on a
theme
. some of our favorite girl
theme
s include unicorns, the circus, american doll, tea
party
, and even a spa day
theme
. we also love how to train your drag- on , superheroes, dinosaurs, hot wheels, and legos for boys, but of course, all of these
theme
s are interchangeable. set a
budget
after you and your child have chosen a
theme
, it?s best to set a
budget
. this will help you decide key factors such as: do you want an at home
party
or one at an all-in-one venue? also, if you feel the need to splurge for the
party
, you can! just make sure you have the room in your
budget
to do so. here are a few of our favorite splurges from our children?s past birthdays: a bounce house/water slide; superheroes or princesses; petting zoo; face painter; and there are several rental machines that can add a fun flair to any
party
such as cotton candy machines, popcorn, and for adults, a daiquiri machine are all good ideas to consider. choose a venue if you decide to do a
party
at home, you can always make a quick trip to the dol - lar store or target to stock up on
party
essentials. another valuable resource for decorations and props is oriental express, and they?re available online. orientalexpress.com to be honest, though, our favorite birthday parties have always been at all- in-one venues. what?s not to love, right? we really appreciate that most places that specialize in kids? parties also provide a personal
party
planner or hostess. even if that?s not an option, you can always delegate to a close friend or relative to help out. we suggest researching local venues such as lil bambinos; jump-n-jive; celebrating birthdays is a worldwide tradition, and this month, baton rouge parents magazine celebrates 29 years. in honor of the maga- zine?s birthday month, we are sharing our birthday
party
tips and tricks, so you can plan a
party
for your child, quickly and easily. let?s celebrate with jami & katrina 5 8 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | j u l y 2 0 1 9
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