100 Party Themes
First Birthday
Favorite Birthday
Favorites by Age
Holiday Parties


Invitations
Decorations
Party Favors


Planning Guide
Checklist
Games & Activities
Fun Food
Helpful Hints
Party Directory

 

 

Princess


Garden Party


Disney Princesses


Hannah Montana


Jungle Party


Bowling


Space Mission


Construction Pals


Thomas


Firetruck


Magic


Pirate


Dinosaurs


Zoology

Print the list below to help you keep track of items you may need for your child's party. Each of my Party Themes lists items you may need for that specific theme. Add these items at the bottom of this list under Theme-Related Items.

First check off the items you already have and the items you know you can borrow (note who you plan to borrow a particular item from). Then X out the items you don't need for your particular party.

That leaves you with the items you plan to make or buy.  These two categories are usually related, because you often need to buy supplies for items you make. Note where you plan to buy each item or supplies and when. Example: Invitations at Birthday Express 3 weeks before party.

My first shopping stop is usually a large party store, so I can see what they have that will work well with our party theme.

However, party supplies can be found at large discount stores (Target, Walmart, etc.), grocery stores, and on-line. Visit our Resources page for a list of on-line stores.

Item	Have	Borrow	Make	Buy	Don't Need
Stationary
invitations (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade
thank you notes (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade
other __________ __________
Party Ware
tablecloths
plates
napkins
cups
utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
other __________ __________ __________
Decorations
balloons - helium or regular
banners & signs
streamers
confetti
other __________ __________ __________
Favors
favor bags
favor items __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Food
cake or cupcakes (pre-made)
cake or cupcakes (home baked cake mixes icing and decorations oil or butter, eggs muffin liners (if cupcakes)
icecream
candy
drinks (juice, soda, etc.)
ice
snacks __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
other __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Misc.
serving dishes (trays, platters, baskets)
serving utensils
cake pans or muffin tin
candles
matches
still camera (with good battery)
film
video camera (with charged battery)
video tape
tables
chairs
icechest
other __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Activities Supplies
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
Other
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________