With the help of technology, planning and hosting your kid’s next birthday party can become a breeze. From creating and sending out invitations to ordering supplies, key birthday party technology tools and tips can make every step of the process easier and more efficient. In this post, we will outline which technology tools and tips to use for planning, organizing and hosting the best, most unforgettable kid’s birthday party ever.
Choosing a Theme
One of the first steps in planning your kid’s next birthday party is to choose the theme. There are endless options for themes, from superheroes to unicorns, and everything in between. Pinterest is one of the top ways to make the process of choosing a theme easier. Pinterest has a wealth of ideas for party themes, decorations, and activities. You can create a board specifically for your child’s birthday party and save all of the ideas that you like. This will help you to narrow down your choices and decide on the perfect theme.
We also created a few guides to help you choose a theme. See here and here.
Invites
Once you have chosen a theme, it’s time to create a guest list. To make this process easier, consider using a digital invitation service such as Evite, Paperless Post or a new upstart CreateEcards. These services allow you to easily create and send invitations to your guests. You can track RSVPs, send reminders, and even include a map to the party location.
Other ways to use technology tools for invites include:
- Creating a digital invite using Canva or Adobe Express. You can then print it and hand deliver the invitation. Or you can send out the digital invite via text or email.
- Use an app like Todoist to track guests and their responses
Photo Sharing
Finally, don’t forget to capture memories from the party. Consider using a photo sharing app such as Cluster, Google Photos or Amazon Photos. These apps allow you to share photos with your guests and even create a digital photo album of the party.
A Digital Countdown
Kids love countdowns. If you have a smart speaker like an Alexa, you can create an Alexa Skill that will announce how many days, hours, and even minutes until the birthday boy or girl’s special day. Phone apps are another option, with both Android and iOS having birthday countdown apps. This is a fun and easy way to create additional excitement for the big day.
Thank You Cards
As the Partooga community knows well, having your kido prepare thank you notes after the party is an important part of the birthday party experience. Consider using a digital thank you card service such as Canva or Paperless Post to send thank you notes to guests. This is an easy and environmentally-friendly way to express gratitude and show appreciation for their attendance. If you prefer your son or daughter hand deliver thank you notes, you can also use Canva or Adobe Express to create a unique thank you note to print off for hand delivery.
Task Tracker
Keeping track of all the to dos for a kids birthday party can be overwhelming. We recommend using a task tracker like Todoist to save precious time and headspace. If you want something lower tech, a simple task tracker in an online or local spreadsheet should do the job.
Party Supplies
Instead of going to a physical store to purchase party supplies, consider using online party supply stores such as Oriental Trading. These stores offer a wide range of themed decorations and party favors, and you can easily compare prices and options from the comfort of your own home.
Conclusion
By using these additional technology tools and tips, you can take your kid’s birthday party planning to the next level and create a memorable experience for your child and their guests. From choosing a theme to capturing memories, there are a variety of tools available to make every step of the process smoother. By utilizing these tools and tips, you can ensure that your child’s birthday party is a success.
