Hosting a themed birthday party for your children is getting more and more popular as parents discover just how enjoyable it can be. This simple 5 step tip sheet will show you everything you need to throw a great themed party and see the amazement in your kids eyes as they discover what you have planned for them

#1 Themed Invitations:
If you are going to the trouble of hosting a themed birthday party then why not do things properly and begin with the invitations. Your children will love writing them out and imagine how amazed all of the other kids will be when they get them through the post . Themed invitations are the best possible way to get your party started. Some quick and easy ideas for invitations could be Winnie the Pooh invitations, Hello Kitty invitations or even Strawberry Shortcake invitations. Whatever theme you choose it shoouldn’t be difficult to find lovely looking invitations online for very cheap prices.

#2 The Decorations :
The decorations are a vital part of the party being successful and there are many things you ca do here. You can either make your own decorations (streamers, painted table covers etc but for an easier, and more professional solution, it might be a good idea to shop online for at a party supplies website. They sell special themed kits which include almost everything you ca think of.

#3 Great Party Food With a Theme:
Making great food for the party does not need to be difficult. You can make a themed birthday cake or even buy one from a special store or online. Some other ideas are to decorate your food with colorful baubles which follow the general theme and you can often buy candy etc within the theme

#4 The Games
Themed games are always exciting and will always keep the children entertained, which means you can have a break . Variations  on pin the tail on the donkey (substitute your themed character for the donkey) are simple to set up and so are treasure hunts where the children can search for candy in the shape of the character.

#5 The Thank you Cards
Thankfully the party is now over and everything went just as you planned it. Why not put on the finishing touches by getting out the thank you cards and sending everyone a great big thankyou! Your kids will love it just as much as everyone else

I hope you found these 5 tips for a simple themed party to be useful and that you can use them to throw your kids the best party they have ever had and one their friends will remember for a long time to come.