Planning for a child’s birthday which happens to be near or on Halloween presents a challenge for many parents. Should the party focus on birthdays or Halloween? For children who adore Halloween, combining the birthday with Halloween themes is an idea they will love. The key is to keep the décor and invitations child appropriate. Cute pumpkins, colorful monsters, cheerful costumes, and smiling beasties of all kinds are the things most children enjoy. For girly girls, select cards with bright pink designs and colors. For boys who are fascinated with aliens, select cards with green creatures or juicy eyeballs. There isn’t a child who doesn’t think of bats, ghosts and pumpkins, too.