First Birthday Party Supplies

No doubt our child's first birthday is a milestone. Naturally we want a celebration of some kind. The best locations for first birthday parties are places your child is familiar and comfortable with, such as your home, a friend's or relative's home, or a playground or place your child frequently visits. First birthday party supplies are usually pretty simple. Themes usually focus on characters that are popular with young children and the supplies follow that theme.
If you can't think of a theme or nothing seems to 'fit', don't worry. It never hurts to go with a "color" party. Very often bright colors and simplicity works very well for the first birthday party supplies. No matter which theme is chosen, bright colors can go with any theme. You may want to purchase your basics such as tablecloth, plates,etc as a set. Sometimes though, going too far with a specific design can be overwhelming, blending in and making it hard to find items on the table. Fill in with solid colors as needed.
1st birthday party supplies help set the stage for fun. Nothing feels quite as good as anticipation. You may want to ask the children that are invited to the party to dress in solid bright colors. You may also want neighborhood children to decorate your sidewalk with colored chalk,. Already, a tone is being set. You know when you first walk in the door, or you haven't even reached the door and balloons greet you. Goosebumps start already, seeing the first birthday party supplies, no matter how simple. Bright colors and simplicity is in order here. Decorate your home with solid brightly colored balloons, streamers, flowers, etc. Solid colors coordinated with the theme work also.
If putting together a kids party seems overwhelming, let kids birthday party supplies themselves lead the way. Really. They can literally lead the way to the party. Tie 3-5 balloons outside the party location to help guests find the party. Space them out so they're slightly different heights. Place balloon bouquets on the gift table, cake table, etc... Color coordinating different sections of the party can also help, blue for instance in the cake area, leading guests in the general directions you have set up for specific activities.
Decorations add color and excitement. A little creativity goes a long way and you don't have to spend a fortune. If you don't want to do helium balloons, you can decorate with regular balloons by tying ribbon on several balloons and tying them together, curl the ribbon using scissors or a knife and tape over a doorway or hang from a ceiling light fixture but not too close to the bulbs. Discount party supply stores supply many affordable kinds of items such as banners and streamers with reasonable prices.
Centerpieces are not usually needed for children's parties. The party ware, cake, and presents provide the festive touches. Let them work that way. With 1st birthday party supplies, centerpieces can get in the way and really aren't needed so much at this age. However, sometimes a centerpiece really fits the theme, such as flowers for a tea party. Letting a centerpiece serve multiple purposes, such as a container that holds party favors or art supplies is a good thing to do. Everything that makes clean up later easier is never a bad idea.
Stores that sell kids party supplies have confetti in nearly every shape imaginable. Sprinkles of confetti can add a festive look, but be careful around the food table or your guests will be eating it and you'll be cleaning it up for weeks to come. Instead, try taking some confetti, particularly if it's shaped to tie in with the theme inside the party invitation. What a fun little surprise and someone else has to clean it up!
Overall Summary
First birthday party supplies help us all anticipate the fun before the party has begun. Discount party supplies help, however the best kids birthday party supplies themselves are quite simple. Enjoy your party!
By R. Bush