| You may be a gourmet cook and love to cook but my | | | | caution. Concentrate on child friendly and fun party |
| advice would be to keep the party food simple. Many | | | | foods. Let your standards slip for once, but do bear in |
| a time I have spent worrying and slaving over recipe | | | | mind that too much sugary foods and drinks can |
| books up till midnight but when the day comes, only | | | | cause very hyperactive children.Tips for perfect party |
| half of it is eaten.You should have some party food | | | | food planning:* Plan ahead.The time of day for the |
| but food is a lower priority for the kids than playing | | | | party will influence the type of party food that you |
| games, friends getting together and simply having fun. | | | | may want to provide. If you are going for mid morning |
| Teenagers are an exception, as teenage boys | | | | or mid afternoon, snacks will be fine. Think about how |
| especially seem to have a voracious appetite so | | | | much you and the kids would normally eat around that |
| make PLENTY of it.Remember a lot of kids are fussy | | | | time of day. |
| eaters, even if your child is not, so err on the side of | | | | |