Party Planning 101: Resources for Planning Your Next Party

Party Planning 101: Resources for Planning Your Next Party

My daughter's birthday is coming up, and we are ready to try something different. Now that she's a tween, she's ready to take over the reigns and plan her own party! Although I've always loved to plan my kids' parties, I must say, I'm excited to see what she'll come up with. She already has several themes bubbling in her head, including games, crafts and more. Of course, I know I won't be completely out of the picture (she'll need me to drive her to buy the supplies, food, etc.), I think this will be a great experience for her.

We're going to give her a budget, and I thought instead of reinventing the wheel, I'd look out on the web for party planning worksheets, tips and more she can use.  Within only a few clicks, I found loads of wonderful free party planning resources just waiting to be printed up. There's pretty much a planning printable for any type of party, from your kid's birthday party to your annual holiday get together.

Below is just a partial list of the resources I've gathered. I've also created a Pinterest board: Party Planning 101 with loads more ideas. Such a wonderful party community on the web-- everyone seems to want to help you get plan the perfect party and have fun! So get ready and start planning.

Party Planning Resources from Around the Web

General Party Planning Worksheets, Checklists and Apps

• Party Planning Worksheets (Checklists, Guest List, Gift Record, etc) from A Pair of Pears
• One Page Party Planning Sheet from Printed Ink
• Let's Boogie - Fun Party Planning Worksheets from ARMommy
• Loads of Party Planning Templates on Tip Junkie
• Detailed Kids Party Planning Guide from Start to Finish on The Momiverse from the Party Pail
• Hosting by the Numbers

Budget Planning for a Party

• Party Budget Printable from Parties for Pennies
• Party Budget Checklist from Confetti Sunshine

Theme Ideas

• *The* List of Party Themes
• List of Holiday Party Themes
• List of Baby Shower Themes
• List of Bridal Shower Themes

Places to have a Party

• List of Places to Have a Party

People to Hire to Help at a Party

• List of People to Hire for your Party

Food Ideas and Amount of Food Needed

• List of Party Foods
• Party Drinks - Planning Guide (for Adult Parties)
• How Much Food to Serve at a Party from Chickabug

Game Ideas for Parties

• List of Traditional Party Games