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