Your youngster is about to begin another milestone in his life and is so looking forward to the event you are going to plan for him. You know that he will love a pirate birthday party NJ style and you are going to work hard to bring it to fruition. The small city of Middletown, NJ, has just the resources you need to make this event a grand success.
The only problem is that you don't quite know where to begin. There is so much to consider. Decorations, door prizes, goody bags, games, crafts, food, and invitations are just a few things on your long list to consider. This theme is so intriguing and you can't wait to begin the preparations.
Invitations should be at the top of your list. You can purchase them ready-made or you can make your own. This will depend on your creativity, your time, and your budget. Choose invitations that will reflect the age of your child. You don't want it to be too young if he is seven or eight years old or too complicated if he is two or three. Use a map or ship motif. The invitation could be a vintage map with directions to this exciting event.
Choose a costume for the guest of honor to wear as he greets his guests at the door. This should definitely reflect the party theme. Breeches, an eye patch, a hat, a hook for his arm, and even a stuffed parrot would complete the outfit. Encourage guests to wear their own versions of this type of apparel.
Decorating the event area will be your biggest challenge. This will depend greatly on our budget, the space you have to use, and your creative abilities. Ask for assistance from other mothers who may have done similar parties. They may even have props and other decor that you could borrow for the day. The centerpieces for the guest tables could be as simple as ships or treasure chests. Fill them with candy and trinkets and surround with mini telescopes, maps, flags and banners for extra impact.
You could add the usual games but a unique twist would be to have a treasure hunt. Give each team or child a rolled map that will take them to a treasure at the end of their search. Crafts could include making pirate hats from large sheets of colored paper and arm hooks from aluminum foil and large plastic cups.
The intricate cake could be made or purchased to resemble a ship or a large treasure chest. You could even make cupcakes with an anchor, skull and cross-bones, or ship motif. For a healthier snack, select a long, large watermelon and cut to resemble a ship's hull. Fill with various fruits including orange wedges, strawberries, grapes, and melons and add a mast and sail. Goody bags could take the form of decorated bags, small ships, or small treasure chests filled with candy and other souvenirs of the event.
Take pictures of this event so it will be remembered for years. A party such as this will have you really wondering how you are going to top this next year. On the plus side, you will be better equipped and more knowledgeable about throwing a fun and creative children's party.
The only problem is that you don't quite know where to begin. There is so much to consider. Decorations, door prizes, goody bags, games, crafts, food, and invitations are just a few things on your long list to consider. This theme is so intriguing and you can't wait to begin the preparations.
Invitations should be at the top of your list. You can purchase them ready-made or you can make your own. This will depend on your creativity, your time, and your budget. Choose invitations that will reflect the age of your child. You don't want it to be too young if he is seven or eight years old or too complicated if he is two or three. Use a map or ship motif. The invitation could be a vintage map with directions to this exciting event.
Choose a costume for the guest of honor to wear as he greets his guests at the door. This should definitely reflect the party theme. Breeches, an eye patch, a hat, a hook for his arm, and even a stuffed parrot would complete the outfit. Encourage guests to wear their own versions of this type of apparel.
Decorating the event area will be your biggest challenge. This will depend greatly on our budget, the space you have to use, and your creative abilities. Ask for assistance from other mothers who may have done similar parties. They may even have props and other decor that you could borrow for the day. The centerpieces for the guest tables could be as simple as ships or treasure chests. Fill them with candy and trinkets and surround with mini telescopes, maps, flags and banners for extra impact.
You could add the usual games but a unique twist would be to have a treasure hunt. Give each team or child a rolled map that will take them to a treasure at the end of their search. Crafts could include making pirate hats from large sheets of colored paper and arm hooks from aluminum foil and large plastic cups.
The intricate cake could be made or purchased to resemble a ship or a large treasure chest. You could even make cupcakes with an anchor, skull and cross-bones, or ship motif. For a healthier snack, select a long, large watermelon and cut to resemble a ship's hull. Fill with various fruits including orange wedges, strawberries, grapes, and melons and add a mast and sail. Goody bags could take the form of decorated bags, small ships, or small treasure chests filled with candy and other souvenirs of the event.
Take pictures of this event so it will be remembered for years. A party such as this will have you really wondering how you are going to top this next year. On the plus side, you will be better equipped and more knowledgeable about throwing a fun and creative children's party.
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