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