9. Party Hostess Helpers

Try to enlist the help of a friend, older sibling, grandparent, etc. You may be the hostess with the mostess but you can't be in five places doing five things at one time! While a sibling or grandparent is available you may want to ask a friend who doesn't have as much of a stake in the guest of honor; grandma will not want to miss the birthday girl blowing out her candles in order to scoop icecream! Find someone you are comfortable with and that is capable of supporting you throughout the party. Don't try to go it alone!