Kids birthday parties don't have to be expensive. This article has 9 great ideas for saving a little money on your child's party.
To have wonderful kids birthday parties that are lots of fun for everyone doesn't have to cost a fortune. If you get creative and plan well,
you can give your children a birthday party they'll always remember. Here are 9 ways to do kids birthday parties on the cheap.
Do The Party At Home:
Instead of renting out some place for the party, do it at your house. If your house isn't suitable, see if you can use a friend's or family member's house. Take some time to decorate the house for the theme you're using and make sure it's nice and kid-proof.
Watch Your Guest List:
Always keep in mind that the number of kids will determine the cost. This goes for everything - food, supplies, invitations, etc. Make sure that you keep the number under control and that you've budgeted for all the children who are coming.
Buy Your Food And Drink In Bulk:
Of course, the cheapest way to handle food and drink is to make your own. But if you do buy anything, buy it in bulk and save money on it. The rest of the family can polish off the extra in the days after the party.
Shop At The Dollar Store:
You'd be amazed at all the cool stuff you can find at the dollar store for kids birthday parties. They have party supplies as well as lots of games and toys that can be used as party activities. Spend some time hitting the local dollar shops!
Make Your Theme Costumes:
If you're going to have a theme party, make the costumes yourself. You can talk to the parents beforehand and see if they'd like to get together on it. It's a fun activity and you can create clothes the kids will love to wear. You can also recycle them as Halloween costumes.
Make Your Invitations:
Why buy invitations when you can make them on your computer? There are all sorts of free programs where you can make your own. Another nice thing about this is that they'll be completely original.
Make Crafts:
A great activity idea during the party is to have the kids make something. For example, have them do their own "goodie boxes." This is a great free activity that will be fun for them too.
Fill Your Party Full Of Games:
You don't need fancy costumes or luxurious treats if you've got enough games to keep the party going. Play stock games like musical chairs, duck duck goose and pin the tail on the donkey, and also get online and learn some new ones.
Scavenger Hunt:
Finally, a really fun party game that requires no expenditure whatsoever is the scavenger hunt. Have them running all over the house looking for clues to find the treasure.
Great kids birthday parties don't require a huge budget. Prepare well and use a little creativity, and you can create a party that everybody will remember for years to come.
