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A 32-item party planning checklist: 4 weeks out for venue and invites, 2 weeks for supplies, 1 week for food, and party day for setup.

A garland needs no frame and costs less; an arch needs a stand and about 40% more balloons. Comparison table with counts and setup times.

Air balloons last 2-4 weeks and cost nothing; helium costs $1-2 per balloon and floats 8-12 hours. When to use each and how to extend float time.

Bamboo plates cost $0.40-0.80 each and handle heavy food; paper plates cost $0.15-0.35 and compost in 2-6 weeks. Comparison table and buying advice.

One candle per year for children or a single number candle for 13+. How many candles fit each cake size, plus spacing and burn time.

A balloon column needs 4-5 balloons per foot: 24-30 for a 6-foot column and 40-50 for 10 feet. Height chart, size mix and base weight.

A full party setup takes 2-3 hours alone, or about 1.5 hours with a helper. Setup time per task, when to start and 5 ways to set up faster.

A baby shower needs 6 core decorations: backdrop, balloons, banner, cake table, centrepieces and tableware. Checklist with quantities and budget for 25 guests.

Paper plates cost $0.15-0.35 each and compost in 2-6 weeks; plastic takes 400+ years. Full comparison table and when to choose each.

Give 1-2 favors per guest and budget $2-5 per child, so a 20-child party costs $40-100. Quantity table plus what to put in a goody bag.