1 month before:
Put the word out about the party. If you're not up for sending formal invitations, just call or e-mail family and friends.

2 weeks before:

• Order your party supplies.
• Pick out two outfits for your baby -- one a bit fancy for pictures and another casual one for after she smooshes cake on the first!

1 week before:
Order the cake; schedule pickup for the morning of the party.

3 days before:
Call anyone you haven't heard from to get a final head count.

2 days before:

• Charge the camera! You don't want to find out the batteries are dead when she takes her first bite of cake.
• Shop for party food. Don't forget: the first-birthday candle, extra garbage bags, and paper towels.

1 day before:

• Bake and frost the cake or cupcakes (if you're making them).
• Whip up a batch of Babytalk-tinis.
• Set up decorations and paper goods once your baby's in bed.

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