This child's party requires some level of preparation, but costumes are available for sale or rent everywhere, so it shouldn't be too difficult. Besides, a little creativity and ingenuity on your part can go a very long way. What makes children's parties extra fun are the unique themes that go with them. A grumpy entertainer who hates children might only ruin the party you prepared so hard for for your child. You can find prospects by searching the local listings or by surfing the Internet. It would be better if you hire someone who has been referred by a friend or a family member, because, at least you have an idea of his or her performance, attitude and track record. While you may be a gourmet cook and, thus, pressured to come up with something spectacular for his or her big day, you don't really need to push yourself too hard. You will find that the key to a successful children's birthday party menu is to keep things simple and uncomplicated. A lot parents slaved over the party menu in the past and spent lots of waking hours poring over recipe books to come up with the perfect cupcakes and what-not, only to find out at the end of the party that only half of what they prepared had been consumed. Decorate the grocery bag with colorful paper and drawings or mold it in such a way that it resembles a particular animal or object (even a person or cartoon character). Make sure that this game has enough adult supervision, though, because it involves the use of a stick (to hit the Pinata). Ballon Burst. If you think that your kid is one of these children who want to wear hula skirts, then you must prepare a Tropical Luau Party for your child. Your child will be wearing a Hawaiian costume and would be dancing to the tune of Pearly Shells and Tiny Bubbles. You just can't deny the fact that millions of children, specifically girls, out there would love to have a Princess Party. You can simply rename and redecorate regular party fare, like spaghetti, burgers, hotdogs and cupcakes, to make them look and sound according to the theme you chose. If you have a Halloween party, for instance, you can renamed spaghetti into 'blood and guts'. (Don't worry. Most children are not usually squeamish with names.