Making Your Little Ones Birthday Special

The one thing you can rely on with kids, is that their birthdays will creep-up at the same time every year. There seems to be an increasing amount of expectations when it comes to children’s birthdays, and in a social media age, it’s easy to get swept-up in unrealistic comparisons.

So, the first piece of advice this post has for you, is to stop comparing what you provide your little ones with, to a heavily edited social media feed of images.

Now that’s out of the way, you can focus on making your little one feel special on their birthday, without tearing your hair out, and actually enjoying the whole process yourself.

Whether you’re throwing them a birthday party in the traditional sense, or you simply want to make the day an occasion to be remembered; it’s worth thinking, and planning ahead. But, that’s why you’re here, right?

It’s time to go and grab a latte, your notebook and pen, and begin getting some lists on paper so that you have somewhere to gather your thoughts, and tick-off those little jobs that you don’t want to forget.

The following are some ideas, inspiration, and advice, for parents who are ready to plan ahead for their kid’s birthday so tat everyone has a magical day to remember for the years ahead.

Get The Gifts In Advance

Every little one will be expecting a treat for their birthday, and often, it’ll be your job to ensure they’re smiling when they open-up their gifts.

Therefore, it’s worth putting some thought and planning into their birthday presents, and give yourself enough time to budget for them, wrap them-up, and hide them ready for their big day.

Larger gifts, or items you can invest-in, can be a special treat that will last them for years, and it might be nice to have your child’s input so that they get something they really want.

So, whether you’re looking at Melody Jane Dolls Houses or treehouses for the summer months in the garden; involve your kids and make sure they already love what they’re getting, before it’s unveiled or unwrapped on their birthday.

You can start collating some smaller, fun gifts, or things they use and need, throughout the year. Much like at Christmas, there are always ways to provide a great selection of gifts, without leaving it to the last minute.

Plan Ahead For The Food

Whether it’s a big party setting, an intimate gathering, or a delicious family meal; planning ahead with the food and cake is always a wise idea.

For more substantial occasions, you can bake, prepare or buy an array of tasty treats in advance so that they can be served when needed, with ease.

If you’re planning on heading-out for a meal; make sure you’ve booked a table in advance, and check any menus online to ensure that everyone will be catered for, and will enjoy something..

Many restaurants and cafes are happy to store, and bring out a cake with candles, and decorate the table if you bring your own balloons; so, ensure that you’re all set, and cover all bases.

I hope this post has been helpful in taking the stress out of planning a children’s birthday party.

Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post.