Q&A for How to Plan a Small Party with a Few Friends

Don't expect everyone you invite to come. Just have fun with the people that do show up. You could also call up a few more people you didn't invite if it seems like not that many people are going to come.

You could play board games, have a dance contest, play charades, or make cookies together. You could even have a cookie decorating competition. Stock up on frosting, m&ms, sprinkles, etc. and get creative!

Play their favorite music, serve lots of good food and drinks, and plan activities you know they will enjoy.

Use an image editor such as BeFunky or PicMonkey and find a pretty picture/color/background. Then use the editor to add text in your preferred font--you'll need to write what type of party, when it is, where it is, and how your guests should dress.

Invite only the friends with whom you feel comfortable.

Well then you can still have a great time with the person who did! Try not to get too upset about your other friend missing out -- sometimes there are problems or issues that can prevent someone from going to a party, even if they want to.

You can invite as many as you are allowed to have over, but 5-11 is very suitable for a small party.

It's impossible to say since it will depend on where you live, what you buy, etc. However, you can reasonably expect to spend at least $50 or more.

It's actually much easier with two people and can give a more sincere vibe. You could go out to lunch, see a movie, and there is probably some local event that you could go to. It will be easier to agree upon things to do that you both like, so have a talk about that ahead of the small party.

The number of people doesn't define how great your party can be. What's important is the people. Plan something fun and be determined to enjoy the people who are there.

Of course you can. Just be aware that some people might already have plans if you haven't given them much notice.

You could play whatever games you like, depending on the group of friends you have. You could play card games or board games or anything else.

Vacuum your carpet and/or rent a carpet shampooer. These are available at many grocery and hardware stores.

Plan a few activities so it doesn't get boring or awkward, like choose a movie or two to watch, or get together a couple of games to play. Make sure you have plenty of snacks and drinks, and try to avoid inviting people that don't get along with each other.

Start with the guest list, then do the invitations, and after that you can start planning food, drinks, activities, etc.

A small party usually suggests that everyone knows everyone else, so usually you'd not include people you don't know but it's up to you if you want to include new people.

Play board games, although they are old fashioned, they are fun. Don't be afraid to also let your inner child out. Maybe you could play a board game, play tag, hide and seek, watch a cartoon, etc.

If you want a small birthday party, you can just bring some of their favorite snacks and drinks.

Of course, you could agree altogether. But a great suggestion would be to go outside, play some active games. If it`s raining get entertained with a board game (monopoly is a great one), movie, snacks, what we used to do with friends was create a code, write missions on sticky notes and hide them around the house (coded treasure hunt) or also create a contest.

Keep your head up and don't let that discourage you from trying again. Really think about why no one came to your party and plan for the next one to be more enticing.

Here are lots of options: Werewolf, Mafia, Poison Dart Frog, Ninja, Truth or Dare, Spin the Bottle, Would You Rather, Kiss Marry Kill, Light as a feather stiff as a board, Bloody Mary, etc. You can also tell scary stories.

Wear something comfortable, since it will mostly be casual. Bring a sweater or hoodie in case the party spot is cold. And choose something you would normally wear around them.