Every child wants to have a birthday party, and every parent wants their child to enjoy their birthday and have the perfect day. The problem is, sometimes life can get in the way and make it difficult to do this. Financial stress can be a common burden to families that would cause you not to have an event. Having been in this situation myself, I have come up with a few tips on how to go about throwing a party for your loved one but on a budget that can make everyone happy.
Location
Have the party at home. Do not pay to have a party at a location. Many party venues charge hundreds of dollars to entertain your children. The common cost of having a party at a play space or party venue is between $300 and $500. Who wants to pay that? Just have it at your home and you can bring the cost down plenty.
Food
Keep it simple when it comes to the food, especially when it comes to kids. Kids could care less about what they eat. Pizza and pasta are your cheapest and easiest options. They are also the most commonly liked. Don’t go overboard with snacks either, chips and popcorn are where it is at. If anything, spend the money on dessert. That is the area kids most care about. Buy a nice cake or even cupcakes which can be inexpensively bought at the local grocery store.
Activities
Every parent thinks they need to entertain the children with new and different games and activities. Truth is, they are fine running around and just being kids. Put a short time frame on the party (2 hours seems to be the most appropriate) and it will go by quickly and the kids will have a blast. The best time of year to have an event is in the spring and summer when kids can be outside. It is easy to just put all of your outdoor toys out so they can enjoy. If you are having a party in the colder months than make sure your georgia gas is on for the heat to keep the kiddos warm! And whatever you do, forego the party favors. They are a waste of money and are commonly junk that the kids (or parents) throw out anyway. If anything get something that a child will actually use like a book, coloring book, chalk, crayons or markers.
So don’t let your child go without a celebration this year. Follow these tips and tricks to make it happen for them.
