Many people find kids parties stressful, expensive and time consuming, but they do not have to be. This article explains why a party plan works. A good plan will help you reduce stress, spend less and save time. Combined with the other articles in this series where you will find out the 4 essential rules for planning successful kids parties, the 7 steps of a good plan and how to use a plan you will have a formula for successful kids parties.
Why make a party plan? If you are not a list person I strongly recommend that you try this for your next event and see if you become a convert. The reasons that a plan works are...
A plan will get the planning out of your head. This will help eliminate stress. Wether you realise it or not you will have a mental list going on in your head, by having the plan you do not have to keep going over or struggle to recall what needs to be done, organised or purchased. You can cross things off, forget about them and move on to the next thing.
There is also the issue of budget, by taking the time at the start to make a party plan you will be able to work out what every thing will cost. Instead of stressing a couple of days before as the cost starts to add up. Adjustments can be made when you are putting together your plan. Keeping within your budget.
A plan will enable you to see where your time will be spent. You will be able to avoid the last minute rush. Leaving you time to enjoy and indulge in the things you might like doing for example, making home made invitations might be your thing or maybe you love spending time on making and or decorating the birthday cake or you simply want to look forward to enjoying all the fun and laughter of successful parties.
Now you know why a party plan works. Its time to learn how to go about making a plan, my next article in this series will give you the 7 steps you need to be able to do this.
