With the growth of home publishing software like PrintMaster and Print Shop , you and your child can design great personalized invitations right at home. It is always wise to include an R.S.V.P. date on invitations to aid in your planning. Sit down and make a list of everything you want or need to compliment your theme. Your average round birthday cake will feed 10-12 guests. A flat sheet cake will feed approximately one guest for every 2-3 square inches.
Many parents prefer individual cupcakes to save the mess and bother of cutting a larger cake.
Baskin Robbins, Carvel and Dairy Queen offer delicious alternatives with ice cream cakes and pies. Whatever the case, order your cake early if you need a special design. If the bakery doesn't deliver, plan ahead of time to have a family member or friend pick the cake up on party day. You're going to be busy. A cute idea is to tie a helium balloon to each chair at the party table or to each party bag.