| Like most loving parents, you are looking for easy, | | | | jewel pieces hot glued to plastic champagne flutes or |
| affordable and fun birthday parties for your | | | | wine glasses. Do the same with clear plastic plates |
| daughters. Create the perfect Princess Birthday party | | | | with the jewels along the outside ridge. Tie the |
| for your little girl and her guests with the ideas below! | | | | napkins with purple ribbon and you're set. Fun and |
| Here are some ideas for your little Princess:o Think | | | | inexpensive!o Balloons are a must at any birthday. |
| through some of the logistics of your party and do | | | | Tape colorful balloons around your entrance door for |
| some advance planning. What day of the week will | | | | a royal archway. Tie a bunch of balloons to the |
| work so that a majority of your guests will be able | | | | mailbox to show your guest the way to the ball. |
| to attend? What time of the day works for your | | | | Even colored balloons all over the "dance floor" |
| age group? Remember, little ones' nap times may still | | | | creates a wonderful effect. If you have very young |
| be an issue so it's best to plan the party for a time | | | | ones you want to be careful with balloons, but kids |
| when you know the kids won't be overtired or | | | | love them...so get lots! Most craft and party stores |
| cranky because they missed some sleep!o Send your | | | | sell inexpensive helium tanks so filling the balloons is a |
| invitations 2 weeks before your party date. Purchase | | | | snap!o Plan the royal menu and keep it simple. |
| some linen paper from the office supply store and | | | | Present it to your royal guests on glass serving |
| use a fancy "royal" font on your computer for | | | | plates with real or wax grapes as a side decoration. |
| printing the invitations. For local guests, roll the | | | | Serve typical "high tea" fare, finger sandwiches, |
| invitation into a scroll and tie with organdy ribbon and | | | | chocolate dipped strawberries and bubbly punch in |
| hand deliver. When mailing invitations, use cute | | | | your plastic champagne flutes.o The little princesses |
| stickers or rubber stamps to decorate the envelope | | | | will be so adorable so be prepared with fresh |
| in royal fashion.o Planning on having "outside | | | | batteries so you can take lots of pictures. A |
| entertainment"? Secure that early as well. Some | | | | separate photo of each of the party guests with the |
| great ideas for a princess party entertainer would be | | | | princess of honor makes a great addition to the |
| a balloon magician, balloon artist or a children's | | | | thank you note.o Don't overdo. Most kids just love to |
| storyteller. Check your local yellow pages under | | | | just play and have fun. Organized games are great |
| "Party Entertainment" or search the web for ones | | | | but don't make the party so structured that the kids |
| near you.o Begin making your party decorations early | | | | don't have time to spin around in their costumes or |
| too. Make fabulous royal goblets with inexpensive | | | | dance in the balloons...and just have fun together. |