If there is one thing kids love almost as much as a Disney cruise, it’s birthday parties. Kids love having birthday parties, but in general, kids and expensive carpets, artwork and furniture do not get along. It’s just hard for a five year old to contain themselves when stuffed with cake and ice cream, and accidents will inevitably ensue when they begin chasing one another around. So how do you protect your favorite lamp without ruining your kid’s party?
The first and most obvious answer is to hold the party outside. While this isn’t always practical due to the weather, most kids love being outside, and even the back yard opens up a lot of fun activities for the kids that they simply couldn’t do inside. Most people don’t have a lot of breakable valuables outside, and even if they do, such items can usually be moved to the garage for the duration. No need to worry about broken lamps or stained carpets when everyone is outside, and any food which gets spilled simply becomes a snack for the local wildlife.
But of course you can’t hold the party outside if it rains, so what do you do? The thing is that one will need to set up a “kid proof” or at least “kid resistant” area somewhere in the house before the party, removing anything breakable and storing it temporarily in another room. It’s a good idea to do this in the largest room in the house, giving the kids lots of room to move around. It’s also key to keep the kids occupied with party games, activities, and other forms of entertainment. Kids don’t make mischief when they’re busy playing a game after all!
This doesn’t solve the problem of spilled drinks and food, though. If you have a hardwood floor in the main room, most likely you can simply serve the cake and drinks there, either by bringing in a table or simply handing out the food. If you don’t have a hardwood floor, see about moving the kids to some area which is easy to clean, such as the kitchen or dining room. It’s also a good idea to use disposable cups, plates and utensils. Not only does this simplify cleanup, but it means that there’s no plates or glasses to break. In any event, the key to protecting one’s valuables from kids is to keep them away from kids for the duration of the party. Don’t expect a five year old to be as controlled and responsible as an adult, after all!
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