When throwing a 5 year birthday party:

1. "Knights" is a good theme.
2. Soft plastic swords is a smart thing.
3. If you´re ambitious - a mantle is a nice thing to sew by yourself.
4. Soft plastic swords do hurt when smashed hard. Even by a 5 year old.
5. Buy crowns for everybody. That looks the same. Only the birthday kid could have a fancy one.
6. Soft plastic swords are to be handed out at the very end of the party.
7. Soft plastic swords are not soft enough.