Oaklee ' s Party Planning Countdown
4-6 weeks before
☐ Set your date and time and pick a location . ☐ Create a guest list . ☐ Choose your party theme and color scheme . ☐ Create and send invitations .
2-4 weeks before
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Plan activities , crafts & games and buy / order supplies .
☐ Purchase themed decorations and paper goods . ☐
Make a last minute To-Do list ( clean party area , shop for and prepare food & activities ).
☐ Assign tasks to helpers .
2 days before
☐ Clean and decorate party area . ☐ Pick up food and supplies . ☐ Prepare food and cake . ☐ Assemble activities and games and goodie bags .
Party time !
☐ Finish decorating . ☐ Set table . ☐ Prepare food . ☐ Start Partying !
After party
☐ Have your child help clean up .
☐ Help your child sort through old toys and clothes to make room for new items . Consider donating items no longer needed .
☐ Help your child write thank you notes .
16 / PARTY EDITION WINTER 2016 Oaklee ’ s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland