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Hot Kids’ Party Trends for 2019

Are you planning a party for your child this year? Many people have already gotten started on their 2019 planning, including plenty of party ideas. One of the most popular questions we hear is “how can I plan an exciting party that hasn’t been done before?” Parents, teachers, and community leaders alike are always seeking new party ideas for special events. As party coordinators in New Jersey, we stay on top of these trends so we can share the latest news with you. Here are our top upcoming trends for 2019!

Hidden Surprises
If you’ve checked out “unboxing” or product opening videos on YouTube, you know the joy from wondering (and finding out) “what’s in the box?” This concept is so popular with kids today that event planners are seeking more and more ways to hide surprises for party-goers to enjoy. Make the whole party a surprise party, hide prize items or special gifts inside of cakes or cupcakes, nest party favors inside of one another and more for an exciting surprise!

Balloons
Balloons have always been a party staple, so why are they on this list? Balloons are hotter than ever, and are doing more than “just” floating around. Some of the most creative party planners are designing garlands, archways, decorations, words, and more, all with balloons! Best of all, these can be great party favors. Coordinate with your child’s favorite theme and add an extra boost of fun with characters like princesses, animals, and action figures!

Mocktails
When you want to plan the best kids party in New Jersey, you should think about your menu—and your guests! Mocktails are a big hit with kids today, combining the elegance and décor of a fancy cocktail without all the adult content. Crowd-pleasures include fizzy beverages (carbonated water goes far!), juices, especially tropical or exotic juices, custom shaped-and flavored ice cubes, fizzing or popping candy for the rim, and candy to float. For an icy fun fest, our snow cone machine makes perfect little cones to eat on their own or float over another beverage for color and flavor.
For a great party your child will remember for years to come, work with a professional party planner in NJ!

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Try These Top DIY Party Invitation Tips

One of our favorite things to do as party planners in New Jersey is to come up with themed ideas and help party planners to coordinate the tiny details to match. After all, some of the most exciting parts of parties can be planning them and finding ways to give guests a good time at a child’s party. To start, we suggest you build excitement with a DIY party invitation that will set the mood for your whole event.

Make it Real
Everyone is doing digital invitations these days. They’re cheap, easy, and convenient. But are they really as magical as receiving an invitation in the mail? For a throwback twist on invitation, make this one something tangible—a card, note, or even a small gift can be the source of your next party invitation!

Theme it to Match
Are you planning a princess party for your little princess? An action-filled superhero event for your next evil-fighter? Something based on your child’s favorite video game, which you may not even quite understand? No matter what it is, make your party invitation match! A glittery invitation, a message from the commander requesting assistance on a mission, or a treasure chest from your child’s favorite game will let the guests know the theme and get them excited!

Important Information
Invitations should be fun, but they also need to serve a purpose. Here are the most important things to include on your invitation:
• Date
• Start AND end times
• Should guests bring a gift?
• Will food be served? When and what will be served?
• Do guests need to bring anything else (swimsuit, sleeping bag, etc.)
• Parent contact numbers
Are you ready to start planning an exciting party for your child? Parties for Peanuts has helped prepare birthday parties, holiday gatherings, special celebrations, and more! If you want to hire a custom character, rent a snow cone machine, or otherwise plan a great kids’ party in New Jersey, don’t wait—call us today to see what we have to offer!

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Planning an All-Ages Holiday Party

Want to surprise your child, team, or family with an amazing holiday party they’ll never forget? Work with the expert party planners at Parties for Peanuts for a customized holiday, or reward party! We are professional party planners in New Jersey, and we have so much to offer! Many people call asking for our “standard” holiday package and we have to let them know—there is no “standard” in such a highly customized field! We create unique, memorable experiences at your parties, and we’re sharing our favorite tips for an all-ages party right here.

Age Appropriate
Especially around the holiday times, your holiday party must be age-appropriate. You know that your two-year-old niece may love a party full of singing, dancing princesses, but what about your tween? Action and adventure characters may be more popular, and can work better for this age group. Even more, the types of activities that party-goers of different ages will enjoy will vary, as well as goodie bags, snacks, and choices of music.

Special Additions
For party-goers of all ages, you do best to meet their specific interests and to offer fun things they won’t find elsewhere. Fortunately, great party planning companies in New Jersey, like Parties for Peanuts, offer a variety of holiday themes and events. Snack your way through our popcorn machine, have a special holiday character visit your event, or schedule great music to match your theme.

All About You!
The most important thing about planning a great party? Make it all about your guests! Unlike visiting an amusement park or other activity, where the fun is designed for everyone, your private holiday event in NJ is all up to you! Use this opportunity to bring out the magic in the experience and create a one-of-a-kind event that will be talked about for years!

The team at Parties for Peanuts is always eager to customize your party experience so everyone has the best time possible. This holiday season, enjoy visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a North Pole Elf, or start planning your 2019 parties today!

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Party Food: What You Should Consider When Feeding Kids

A party just isn’t a party without some great food! While Parties for Peanuts is not a caterer, we love to help party-planners to think of creative ways to enhance the theme of their birthday, holiday, or other party, ensuring that all guests will have a great time! One of the most common questions that we get is “what should we feed the kids?” In a world filled with allergies and lawsuits, here are some simple tips from your favorite party planning team in New Jersey!

Ask a Parent
Our first and best tip for feeding kids at holiday parties is to ask their parents! When you send invitations, consider adding an extra request to the RSVP and ask that parents notify you of any allergies, food sensitivities, or limitations. If you know everyone closely, you likely already have this information, but if not, it can be a good time to get to know distant relatives and your children’s friends’ parents a bit better.

Clearly Label
Some people don’t RSVP, and some surprise guests may show up to make your party even better. How to prepare for this? Label your foods and drinks clearly! This can include everything from the name of the dish to clear labels indicating common allergens or food sensitivities, such as gluten or peanuts. If you know you have a child with a peanut allergy attending, consider clearly labeling any nut-containing dishes with a picture of a peanut as well as words, since people often notice pictures more easily.

Offer Variety
Even for those without food sensitivities, variety is your best bet. This means having a variety of beverages, snacks, desserts, and main courses, if you are serving those. We suggest offering friendly snacks, such as popcorn from our popcorn machine, or renting our cotton candy or snow cone machine. Even better, we can work out colors and flavors to match your theme if you let us know!

A great party depends on many things, and the snacks are one of them! For a great party this holiday season or throughout the year, contact Parties for Peanuts.