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3 to 4 Weeks Before |
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2 to 3 Weeks before |
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Create a guest list |
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Order party favors |
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Create a party budget |
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Buy birthday games & game items |
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Pick theme or decor |
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Enlist party helpers |
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Decide menu & drinks |
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Gather owned party supplies (banners, utensils, platters) |
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Create menu & grocery list |
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List other supplies needed |
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Create party supply shopping list |
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Buy film & video tape |
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Order rental equipment |
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Buy pinata, candy & fillers |
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Decide activities & games |
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Place RSVP guest list & pen by the phone |
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Send party invitations |
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Book entertainment |
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1 Week Before |
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Two Days Before |
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Do any heavy cleaning |
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Check camera batteries |
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Order cake |
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Buy extra batteries |
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Order Flowers |
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Order balloons |
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Buy non-perishable food & beverages |
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Clean party area |
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Buy candles |
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Make necessary space in the refrigerator |
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Procure matches |
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Buy extra garbage bags, foil & plastic wrap |
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Bake & freeze unfrosted cake if making your own |
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Arrange party favors |
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Buy freezable foods |
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Confirm entertainment |
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Schedule activities |
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Select music |
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Call non RSVP guests |
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Fill pinata |
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Defrost frozen foods |
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Day Before |
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Party Day |
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Clean bathrooms |
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Pick up cake, ice, balloons |
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Wash outdoor surfaces |
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Frost & decorate homemade cake |
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Charge video recorder |
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Decorate outdoor areas |
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Decorate party room |
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Gather serving pieces |
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Childproof party area |
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Have camera ready |
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Set up games or activities |
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Prepare perishable food |
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Set out party favors |
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Check bathroom for needed supplies (toilet paper, hand towels, soap) |
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Buy floral arrangements |
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Secure pets as needed |
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Prepare food that will refrigerate well overnight |
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Smile and have fun! |
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Arrange food delivery |
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Eat out or order in |
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Defrost cake before bed |
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