| It's time to begin planning the sweet sixteen birthday | | | | decorations and in turn each element of the party will |
| party. What are you going to do to celebrate? Will it | | | | be decided. Before you know it, you'll have a great |
| be a new car (or new to him or her!) or will it be a big | | | | foundation of the party in your hands. Write everything |
| fiesta or is there something else your child has always | | | | down and then you can whittle down what is really |
| wanted to do that now is the time? These are the | | | | needed. |
| questions you'll need the answers of to plan that | | | | Knowing what they want will relieve the pressure of |
| special day. | | | | having to think of it all on your own. Surprises are |
| There are so many new ideas to combine with the | | | | meant for parties of the future, such as a 40th or |
| traditional parties to make this one stand out among | | | | 50th...not for a teenager who has big plans and needs |
| the rest. It is really up to you to come up with your | | | | you to listen to her/his ideas. Remember when you |
| budget and cross It with your son/daughter's ideas and | | | | were a teenager? |
| dreams. You'll be surprised at what they will say in a | | | | That's the beginning and everything else will be a piece |
| good way. Then you will be on your way. A idea will | | | | of cake, no pun intended. |
| spark a theme which will bring about plans for | | | | Have a wonderful sweet sixteen party! |