Whether a child or an adult, and regardless of age, birthdays are always the most special day of the year. We usually express our blessings by eating a big meal and preparing gifts for the birthday person. Or maybe you want to have a small family party?
If this is the first time you have this idea, then I highly recommend you to try it. You will open the door to a new world. A house party is not as complicated as you think and more likely to bring people closer to each other. Don't worry, I will give you ideas below:
Start by making a list of items
The first step in whatever you do is to plan first. Make a list and mark what supplies are needed. What ingredients are needed for cooking? What kind of birthday cake to order? Who do you want to invite to your home? How should the living room and dining room be decorated? All these questions need to be considered in advance.
Making a list is one thing, on the other hand, you need to think about the flow of the party. Whether it will be held in the middle of the day or in the evening has a lot to do with it.
If you want to host it at noon, you can relax in the yard in the afternoon in the sun. Outdoor activities can all be arranged. But not necessarily in the evening, it can get chilly outdoors. Indoors is recommended, with everyone in bathrobes playing games or watching a film.
Of course all of this is up to you and the guests you invite. Outdoor or indoor, both have their benefits.
Send a party invitation
Once you've decided on your party list, it's time to choose your invitation time. Send the party e-invitations at least two weeks in advance. The invitations should have a clear theme and share important information. For example, how the party will flow and what items guests are required to bring.
If it's indoors, you can suggest that they bring loungewear or bathrobes to make it easier to move around. For outdoor events, remind them to bring sun protection and they may need swimsuit too!
This step will also give you valid information. Based on the invitation responses, you'll know how many ingredients to prepare as well as seating.
Start to prepare the family's supplies
Depending on how the invitations are responded to, you can start preparing for the arrival of your guests.
- Welcome fruits or a cup of hot cocoa will make them feel that you are thoughtful.
- Keep your home fragrant, fresh smells will bring good mood.
- Tell them the location of the TV remote control and the WiFi password in advance, it will be much easier for each other.
- Prepare some snacks that you can get at hand. So that your hungry friends are not too shy to ask. Bottled water is also necessary.
- Ask them ahead of time if they have any allergens, this is serious business. Try to keep animals out of the guest room, as many people are allergic to hair.
- Have some comfy bathrobes and towels on hand for emergencies. After a party, there is nothing more cosy than having a bath.
- Find out their preferences ahead of time and choose bathrobes and toiletries that match the season.
- Care about how everyone is playing. If they feel tired you can suggest that they change into a bathrobe or loungewear to rest.
Enjoy your party!
Take control of the party and have fun with both adults and children. They entertain differently, but try to get everyone interacting together. This exists throughout the party. Starting from the arrival of the guests, through the meal and cake cutting, until their departure.
But I also want to remind that the purpose of a birthday party is to be fun. If you're a little pressed for time or this is beyond your energy, then simply plan it. Instead, have a big meal together and then enjoy the fun of opening presents. This will also keep everyone happy and not feeling overwhelmed.
Reward yourself with a nice comfortable shower after the party to sweep away your body's exhaustion. Put on your EQN bathrobe and enjoy the soft touch it provides.
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