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-The first order of business if your teen wants to have a successful
party is to set the rules. Who will be responsible for what? Who is
invited? Etc. Write all of this down so that it is clear what your
teen will be expected to do and what your teen expects from you.

-You need to find a perfect theme for your party and since I have an
in at www.apartyinapackage.com that is where I go. My kids have loved
the toys and costumes they provide. They have a bunch or themes like
construction, beach monkey, luau, carnival, western, pirate, princess,
zoo, wild horses and more.

-Decide on a menu. Will your party include a meal, like pizza, or
just finger foods? Either way there are so many fun party recipes you
can use. Pick foods that you can prepare before the day of the party
so you can free up time for decorating and getting ready.

-(Invitations) If you use www.apartyinapackage.com like I do, then you
will have your invitations. Send those out two week in advance. Ask
your teen to call the guests who haven't responded yet to get an
accurate account of who will be attending. You should also touch base
with the chaperones. If the party is at home, do any outdoor and out-
of-the-way decorating. Did your teen order something and it hasn't
come in yet? Call the company and be sure it's on its way.

-. Make the lists by store(party store, grocery store, etc.) and
write it all down - it's easier than forgetting and having to go back
to the store for a much needed recipe ingredient.

-Take the time to get ready and delegate jobs. Be sure there is
enough time and help on the big day to get the party area ready and
yourself ready. Have your teen enlist friends who will be attending,
older siblings and other chaperones. Anything that can be readied
beforehand, should be. This is also the time to set up a clean up
crew. Of course if this is at a different location you will want to
take things over early, to set up.

-Relax and enjoy the birthday party. Help your teen greet guests and
start activities. Chaperones should 'be around' but not be obtrusive.
Keep the food table stocked, the supplies for activities available and
send gate crashers packing. Be sure to have your camera ready and snap
as many pictures as you can. In a few hours, help the clean up crew
clean up the mess.