By Eric Kings

Children's party are cool and entertaining, so the preparation shouldn't be too far from that. They aren't the silent type of critics, but children are generally simple to please. You just need to make everything entertaining and colorful, and the rest will be a breeze.

In preparing the food menu, include a few items for the grownups if you are hosting a party for toddlers. The children's food list should be in little sizes. Finger foods are very much encouraged rather than serving full meals.

If you can, include kids' all-time favorites, such as sausages, hotdogs, and sandwiches. Make it even more fun by featuring the food in a colorful and fun manner. Shy away from food items that need the use of a knife. Barbecues and fried chicken can be consumed without the need to slice them, but big meats such as steaks may give the kids a hard time.

Plastic cups are recommended during kids' parties. Kids usually spill food and drink so it's best to avoid glasses or other delicate items to prevent accidents. Have water jugs ready and colorful juices on the table. Napkins and trash bags should also be plentiful and placed in corners of the venue.

If there's one thing children love more than they love playtime, it is when they are permitted to eat sweets or desserts. You can have cathedral gelatin for a colorful and fun look that kids will surely love or the equally adoring cupcakes with fun toppers. Cakes and ice cream are still as popular as ever to children so placing them on the table wouldn't hurt.

It is not mandatory, but it is appreciated if you prepare another meal for the grownups who accompany their kids to the party. A meal entry or two will do, like hamburgers or a plate of lasagna. It doesn't have to be a complete set.

Kids will love you more if you can give away loot bags at the end of the party. In preparing prize bags, bear in mind that small kids would like to see mixture and quantity over quality. They will opt to see dozens of little treasures like colorful pens for their craft projects and little basketballs rather than one costly tumbler.

Children's parties are messy and rowdy, but they are also fun. Keep it that way by making it fun. The food is a good place to begin so make them cool and colorful.

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