| Birthday Checklist |
The Essentials
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| Establish your party budget 4 Weeks: |
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| Finalize your guest list 4 Weeks: |
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| Select a party theme. 4 Weeks: |
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| Set your party date and time. 4 Weeks: |
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| Find and reserve location if having the party away from your home. 4 Weeks: |
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| If you are having your food catered, find and hire a caterer. 3 Weeks: |
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Invite Guests
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| Create and send birthday party invitations 3 Weeks: |
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| Manage RSVPs. 2 Days: |
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Prepare To Celebrate
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| Take inventory of party supplies. 2 Weeks: |
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| Purchase needed supplies and decoration items. 2 Weeks: |
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| Plan your party menu. 2 Weeks: |
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| Decide on Decor. 2 Weeks: |
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| Decide on your Musical Entertainment 2 Weeks: |
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| Order any party rental equipment. 2 Weeks: |
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| Take inventory of kitchen items and tableware. 2 Weeks: |
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| Acquire missing kitchen items and tableware. 2 Weeks: |
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| Confirm with Caterer or food source. 1 Week: |
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| Order Cake or make and freeze unfrosted cake. 1 Week: |
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| Purchase non-perishable food and drinks. 1 Week: |
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| Call non-RSVP guests. 1 Week: |
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| Purchase perishable foods except fresh meat and seafood. 2 Days: |
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| Make sure your camera is ready to be used for the party. 2 Days: |
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| Refrigerate drinks, defrost frozen foods and homemade cake. 1 Day: |
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| Prepare refrigerated food, make sauces, cut up vegetables. 1 Day: |
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| Confirm with restaurant/location and caterer again. 1 Day: |
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| Buy fresh meat and seafood.1 Day: |
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| Clean your house. 1 Day: |
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| Put out clean towels. 1 Day: |
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On Your Party Day
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| Setup Tables and Bar. 5 Hours: |
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| Prepare Food. 4 Hours: |
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| Chill wine and other drinks. 3 Hours: |
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| Pick up cake, ice cream and balloons. 3 Hours: |
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| Frost homemade cake. 3 hours: |
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| Get Dressed but consider wearing an apron. 2 Hours: |
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| Reheat prepared food. 1 Hour: |
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| Toss salad and set out food. 20 Minutes: |
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| Light candles and start music. 15 Minutes: |
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| If wearing an apron, take it off. 15 Minutes: |
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| Relax, smile, and have fun! Party Time: |
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