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Many people, especially kids, think that birthday parties are the best part of having a birthday and perhaps they are right. Who doesn’t love having a particular day on which they are honored and perhaps even have a special event planned just for them? Many times people stress over whether or not they should worry about planning a particular theme for a party and if so, what should that theme be? Of course, that usually depends upon the age and relationship of the birthday boy or girl.

Some parents may think that having a birthday party for a one year old is a little silly, yet others feel that the first birthday is very special and will usually plan a big party. This may actually be the easiest one for a theme since it mainly centers on the family and the new parents have probably had it planned for a while. However, even if it is not for a 1st birthday, there are different themes that you can choose for practically anyone.

Planning birthday parties for young boys is actually fairly easy, as many of them are just starting to get into different sports and a sports theme is normally a safe bet. You have a huge selection of choices when it comes to choosing a particular sport; for example, a baseball themed birthday bash is a great choice and pretty simple to plan. Consider using party invitations that are in the shape of a baseball mitt or even just a baseball and for snacks you can always set up your own concession stand along with bowls of peanuts placed around the room. For the birthday cake consider one in the shape of a mitt with a smaller cake shaped like a baseball inside the mitt. A cut-out baseball diamond is a great place to stack those birthday gifts until it is time to open them.

Of course, there are many different themes for girls as well; you can always go with a tea party theme. For invitations you can use real tea bags and replace the original tag with one that you have written all of the pertinent information on. Decorate a fresh white table cloth with birthday flowers and for party favors you can give each girl a demitasse cup with her name on it.

Party planning can make people feel stressed, but the purpose should be to show the birthday girl or boy exactly how special they are to you. Birthday parties obviously come from the heart and with a little effort on your part you can be assured that they will have a great birthday and realize how much you care about them.

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Before you know it, your little baby will be turning one and well on his or her way to toddlerhood. Many moms (and dads alike) stress out over throwing a first birthday party. Since it’s such a momentous occasion, there’s a lot of pressure to make everything perfect. However, it's sometimes best to keep things simple and enjoyable for you and everyone else.

For a first birthday, simple is the name of game. Leave the 30-person parties at Chuck-E-Cheese for future birthdays. A few close friends and family members and a party at home are all a one-year old needs to enjoy his or her special day.

Start your planning by making the guest list. Besides you and your spouse, you should include any other people that are particularly important in your child’s life. Grandparents and other caregivers should be invited, of course. Beyond that, it’s up to you how many people you want to include.

You may decide to limit it to just a handful of people, or include a few special friends. Because everyone will want to hold and see the child during the birthday party, keeping things small will allow your child to see everyone without getting too overwhelmed. Another added benefit of keeping it small is that there is less food to prepare and fewer people to entertain.

The next thing to decide on is your theme. For a first birthday party, most people like to keep things simple. You can stick to a blue if your child is a boy and pink if your child is a girl, and easily get your party supplies for cheap. There’s no need to make your child’s birthday an advertisement for a character that they will barely recognized. Colored paper plates, napkins and cups are a lot cheaper than the commercial variety, too! These can be easily found online or at your local discount stores.

The time that you hold your child’s first birthday party is very important. Most one year olds take naps twice a day. Plan your party for in between these two times. Unless your child has unusual schedule, sometime around lunch should work just fine.

Serve food that your one-year-old will enjoy, and then serve grown up versions for everyone else. For example, make fruit kabobs for the party guests, and then serve your child cut up fruit pieces. You can serve a sandwich platter with rolls for the guests, and give your child bits of the different types of food.

Finally, your child’s first birthday wouldn’t be complete without the birthday cake. If you want to get some great shots of your child digging into the cake, consider baking a smaller, low-sugar cake for them and then having a sheet cake for the guests. This way your child can have a relatively healthy treat, without putting fingerprints in everyone else’s dessert. You can buy a sheet cake from your local bakery or make one yourself the day before the party.

By keeping things simple, you’ll be able to give your child a first birthday party that is enjoyable for you and everyone involved.

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