Party Shopping List

Party Shopping

Use the list below to help you keep track of items you may need for your child’s party. First check off the items you already have and the items you know you can borrow (note who you plan to borrow a particular item from). Then X out the items you don’t need for your particular party.

That leaves you with the items you plan to make or buy. These two categories are usually related, because you often need to buy supplies for items you make. Note where you plan to buy each item and when.

If you have a large party store in your neighborhood, stop there to see what they have that will work well with your party theme. Party supplies can be found at large discount stores (Target, Walmart, etc.), grocery stores, and on-line.

Item Have Borrow Make Buy Don’t
Need
Stationary
invitations (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade
thank you notes (pre-made) or paper, pens, stickers, etc. for homemade
other

  • __________
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Party Ware
tablecloths
plates
napkins
cups
utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
other

  • __________
  • __________
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Decorations
balloons – helium or regular
banners & signs
streamers
confetti
other

  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
Favors
favor bags
favor items

  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
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Food
cake or cupcakes (pre-made)
cake or cupcakes (home baked

  • cake mixes
  • icing and decorations
  • oil or butter,
  • eggs
  • muffin liners (if cupcakes)
icecream
candy
drinks (juice, soda, etc.)
ice
snacks

  • __________
  • __________
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other

  • __________
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Misc.
serving dishes (trays, platters, baskets)
serving utensils
cake pans or muffin tin
candles
matches
still camera (with good battery)
film
video camera (with charged battery)
video tape
tables
chairs
icechest
other

  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
  • __________
Activities Supplies
  • __________
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Other
  • __________
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