How to Throw a Perfect Children's Party

A majority of the time, people only throw parties in three instances: weddings, funerals, and children's birthday parties.  Since we are not in the business of funerals, we choose to focus on children's parties.  A lot has changed since you were a child, gone are the days of next door neighbors dressed as clowns and a home made, lopsided birthday cake your mom baked.  Parents are choosing to spend huge amounts of money on children's entertainment, but the good news is, you can have a fabulous party with a frugal budget.

A few ideas that are trending right now are fun, simple ideas that will really keep the children entertained and the parents in awe.

• Trackless trains:  If you have a bigger space, such as a park or a large neighborhood, nothing pleases kids more than a ride on a train.  Companies bring the train right to you and offer nonstop rides that are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.  Some are even big enough to seat that adult train enthusiast you have in the family!
• Puppet Shows:  Tired of the same old clown and dance routine?  Why not hire a puppeteer?  Bring to life a child's favorite story or fairy tale through puppets. Or, have the children create their own puppets out of paper bags and let them show their imaginations!
• Story Tellers:  Speaking of telling stories, why not hire someone to do it for you?  Performers across the country are specializing in story telling, which teaches children patience (which is sometimes hard with the under five crowd) and a life long appreciation for reading.  Get them hooked early!