Blog, Party Planning
Birthday Party Planning Checklist: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Planning a birthday party for your son or daughter? If you feel nervous or find yourself wondering if you forgot something important, then I can help. The peace of mind that parents have experienced using my Birthday Party Checklist can be repeated while planning your child’s special day. This step-by-step checklist takes the guess-work out
Is It Better to Have an Indoor or Outdoor Birthday Party?
Wondering whether to have your child’s birthday party indoors or outdoors? Keep reading to discover the best way to plan a successful birthday party for your child. Indoor vs. Outdoor Birthday Parties After performing for thousands of birthday parties, I understand the party planning challenges that parents face time and time again. Here are
Free Printable Birthday Party Guest List
The big day has nearly arrived and your son or daughter is so excited for the opportunity to call the shots, feel the joy, and play host. If you’re struggling to keep track of who’s coming, who’s not, and still waiting to hear back from some of the parents, then you’re not alone. To help
4 Proven Ways You Can Build a Safe Summer Camp Culture
Summer camp is one of the highlights of a child’s entire year… and their experience depends of your ability to nurture a safe, inclusive and supportive camp culture. How do you ensure the physical and emotional safety of your campers? Create opportunities for all kids to shine? Establish norms that your staff, counselors and campers
Kid’s Party Tip: When Should I Serve Food?
If I can do anything to stop one of the greatest mistakes that has been proven time and time again, I will advise you to not plan birthday party entertainment while the kids are eating. You’ll watch in horror as your vision of a fun/engaging event for your child melts into a nightmare. There are
8 Questions You Must Ask BEFORE You Book a Children’s Party Magician
Hiring the right children’s magician is an important part of planning your child’s party…and it can also be quite stressful. How do you find the right match for you? How do you know who to trust? Where do you go for advice? First of all, this is not an easy task and it’s totally normal
5 Tips for Booking Your Blue and Gold Banquet Magician
Planning your Blue and Gold Banquet? You could book the first magician that you find, but it’s not recommended… The magician you choose can have a big impact on the success (or failure) of your banquet. To ensure your event is a success, ask these questions when booking a magician for your Blue and Gold
8 Goofy Ways to Make Your Kids Laugh
There are very few things that can beat the sound of kids laughing. As a Dad and professional children’s magician in NYC, I’ve come to understand the nuances of what kids think is funny. Because making kids laugh is so much fun, I thought I’d share a few of my secrets… Read this and then
Creating the Conditions for Entertainment
Have you ever felt frustrated by people speaking during your movie? Annoyed when someone spilled a drink on you in a crowded restaurant? The movie itself would have been great. The food at the restaurant was probably delicious. But the loud movie-goers and the crowded restaurant ended up ruining your experience. Your experience of entertainment
How to Involve Kids in Birthday Party Planning
You could plan your son or daughter’s birthday party by yourself, but you’d be missing out on half the fun! Planning a birthday party with your child also gives them a sense of ownership, opens up opportunities for teachable moments, and allows you to manage expectations for the day. So, without further ado,