Hosting a birthday party for your child doesn’t need to be a hassle. If the weather is warm enough, why not hold an outdoor child’s party?

There’s less mess, and your kids and their guests will get plenty of fresh air and (hopefully) sun. Here are a few tips for a successful party.

The Basics

Plan for more kids than you invited, in case some kids bring a sibling. You may want to enlist some back-up – have a friend or relative on-hand to help wrangle kids. (If other parents want to stay and help, that’s great, but don’t make it an obligation.)