| Every little girl wants to be a princess. So when | | | | pink hot chocolate as a special princess beverage. |
| her birthday comes around, smart Moms and | | | | 3. Another important element for a good princess |
| Dads know the best way to make it really special, | | | | party is the costumes. Give each girl an |
| is to have a princess birthday party. Here are a | | | | inexpensive tiara and wand as a party favor. If |
| few ideas to make it a fun and unique event: | | | | you want to go all out, give them each a ribbon |
| 1. Every princess needs a palace, so first we | | | | tutu, as well. The little girls will have great fun |
| must decorate the house! You can get pink | | | | dressing themselves, each other and showing off |
| sparkle tulle rolls and garland the tulle along the | | | | their princess style. Don't forget to take pictures! |
| walls and tables. Tie big bows on the back of the | | | | 4. Next we need favor bags for the princesses to |
| chairs. Remember, the more girly and frilly the | | | | take home and enjoy. Rather than the usual gift |
| better. Next, place some inflatable unicorns, frogs | | | | bags, how about cute little purses that say |
| & butterflies around to give the house the feel of | | | | "Princess" on them? Inside you can add sparkle |
| an enchanted palace. You can give these away as | | | | body glitter, cute beaded jewelry, oversized |
| prizes during the party. Groups of pink and purple | | | | jeweled rings and sparkling body stickers. |
| balloons add a lot of visual punch and create a | | | | 5. Plan some great age-appropriate activities to |
| party atmosphere. I love placing plastic "glass | | | | entertain your little guests. Children love a simple |
| slippers" filled with candy or other treats at each | | | | treasure hunt; hide plastic jewelry around the |
| girl's place setting! | | | | party room or in the yard. Pin the crown on the |
| 2. Now we need food and treats! No matter what | | | | princess games are available and are sure to |
| you choose to serve, little girls especially love the | | | | make everyone laugh. Guests could make their |
| special touches that reflect the princess theme. | | | | own princess wands or crowns using craft store |
| Sandwiches or other foods can be cut out with | | | | supplies or princess craft kits. Hang a piñata |
| princess themed cookie cutters. A really fun idea | | | | shaped as a castle, dragon or tiara! How cute and |
| is to place pink rock candy in little treasure chest | | | | fun! |
| shaped favor boxes. Now each princess has her | | | | 6. Don't forget there may be a prince or two at |
| jewels! Lollipops in the shape of roses, flowers, | | | | this party, so you might want to have a few |
| frogs, stars or tiaras will complement your theme | | | | prince crowns, swords and shields to delight them. |
| as well. Bubble gum shaped coins can be used as | | | | You might even want an inflatable dragon for a |
| treasure in a centerpiece or on a side table. Of | | | | prince to conquer! |
| course, the cake should be shaped like a palace. | | | | Now you know how to throw a GREAT princess |
| Make sure to ask the baker to tint the cake pink | | | | party. Be creative and enjoy!!! |
| on the inside. Another unique touch is to serve | | | | |