Super Mommy Party Planning Tips

One motivation I have for my business Coco Cakes and my blog with Roxanne Lee, My Doolally, is to help other moms give their children a special celebration. This is probably the main reason why I extended my offerings to include dessert tables along with the themed Coco Cakes and Cupcakes. As a mom myself, I know how tiring planning a party for your child can be so I've put together some reminders to help you have the best party yet on your next celebration.

Picture from Casanovas Party Planning in Florida

Tip #1: It's about the CELEBRANT, not the celebration.Sometimes, in our effort to make sure everything is perfect, we forget that the party is about celebrating a person! So before we even start planning anything, let's begin by asking our child, "What do you want to do for your birthday?" Kids have the most creative ideas, and getting to know what they want helps a whole lot in planning the perfect party. This also removes much of the guess work and allows you to allocate the budget on the items that matter most.

Tip #2: If simple works why complicate it?
I love looking at magazines and checking out other celebrations, and I'm always surprised by how it's the simple yet thoughtfully executed things that make the most impact. I'm biased, but that includes a cake that fits the theme perfectly. Haha! Even with cake and cupcake designs, a simple look that communicates the theme well usually works best. Don't feel the need to go over the top on everything just to get that magazine-celebration. Focus on the essentials - especially the cake!

Tip #3: We're in the Philippines - so outsource!
One way to be able to do more is to extend yourself by outsourcing your different party needs. Have someone do the invitations, someone the food, someone the desserts, someone the games, and you can even pull-in relatives and friends to help. There are also professionals who  do these things but that usually adds to the cost. The point is: get help.

Tip #4: Plan Early
I can't encourage this enough. Early planning helps you think through the details and can even lead to savings in some areas. This removes a lot of stress caused by cramming or unforeseen things happening. When you see incredible party spreads in magazines, that's because a bunch of people prepared for that shoot way in advance. You may not have all their resources, but you can learn from them and plan ahead. Don't just plan for the day itself. Work backwards and map out even the preparation.

Tip #5: Stay grateful throughout
The fastest way to ruin a party is to have people with bad attitudes attend. Being the party planner, the positive attitude starts with you. It's almost impossible to please an ungrateful child, but a grateful celebrant is a joy! Don't let the stress, or even the planning mistakes, ruin your attitude of gratefulness. Start by being thankful of even having someone to celebrate. That's something to thank God for! Remind yourself that most people don't have the luxury of being able to have a party. Stop comparing your celebration to the celebrations of others or the ones on magazines. Accept that your celebration is unique because your celebrant is unique. Like I said in Tip #1 it's about the celebrant.

Tip #6: Enjoy yourself!
You've planned, you've prepared, and you kept a great attitude, now enjoy yourself! Take moments during the party, even as you manage the event, to talk to people, have fun with your child, and even join the games. A celebration isn't a contest among moms. It's a time of enjoying life with the celebrant.

Hope these simple tips help you super mom!