Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Plan A Pirate Birthday Party NJ Style

By Freida Michael


An important day is coming up and your child wants to have the best event ever to celebrate. He really wants to have a pirate birthday party NJ style and you are going to do everything in your power to plan one for him. You want it to be a spectacular and memorable Middleton, NJ, event that he will remember fondly for years.

You are a little unsure of exactly how to begin as there is much to consider. The door prizes, decorations, games, goody bags, crafts, and food are all on your to-do list. You find this theme so unique and challenging to prepare for and cannot wait to begin your quest for just the right items.

Invitations should be at the top of your list. You can purchase them ready-made or you can make your own. This will depend on your creativity, your time, and your budget. Choose invitations that will reflect the age of your child. You don't want it to be too young if he is seven or eight years old or too complicated if he is two or three. Use a map or ship motif. The invitation could be a vintage map with directions to this exciting event.

Select an appropriate costume for the young guest of honor. He can wear it as he greets all of his guests at the front door. This apparel should reflect the theme of the event. An eye patch, short breeches or knickers, an arm hook, and hat would look great on any child. Complete it with a stuffed parrot on his arm or shoulder. Ask invitees to wear their own versions of costumes that would fit the theme.

The decorations will be your biggest challenge. They will depend on the space you have available, your budget, and your decorative abilities. Enlist the help of other mothers who may have skills that you are deficient in. The centerpieces can simply be pirate ships. Fill them with candy, trinkets, and treasures for extra impact. Use an anchor theme for your paper or plastic plates. Decorate the area with treasure maps, more anchors, ship flags, and skull and cross-bone banners.

The games you arrange for the guests could include a fun treasure hunt where each participant or team is given a map to hidden treasures. The clues will lead them to the fantastic prizes that you have selected just for them. For crafting, have them assemble hats from colorful paper or captain's hooks from large plastic cups and aluminum foil. A parrot pinata would make a great finale.

The intricate cake could be made or purchased to resemble a ship or a large treasure chest. You could even make cupcakes with an anchor, skull and cross-bones, or ship motif. For a healthier snack, select a long, large watermelon and cut to resemble a ship's hull. Fill with various fruits including orange wedges, strawberries, grapes, and melons and add a mast and sail. Goody bags could take the form of decorated bags, small ships, or small treasure chests filled with candy and other souvenirs of the event.

Take pictures of this event so it will be remembered for years. A party such as this will have you really wondering how you are going to top this next year. On the plus side, you will be better equipped and more knowledgeable about throwing a fun and creative children's party.




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