You want to give your child a really good birthday party but how do
you stop it costing a fortune? The price of the party really can get
out of hand, it’s best to keep a tight grip from the start.
Parents should remember that spending a fortune on a party does not
guarantee success; kids are not interested how much you have spent.
How many times have you bought the kids an expensive toy and they
ended up playing with the box! Children’s parties are just the same
price does not matter!
Get the kids involved in helping out – there is much fun to be had in
helping prepare food, outfits, party games and more!
1. Get an inexpensive location – the back garden or similar free place
is much cheaper than hiring a hall. Kids will probably prefer this
anyway.
2. Invitations can be sent by email. Buying invitation cards is
expensive and bad for the environment. Send out as many by email or
even use Facebook.
3. Buy food in bulk – it does not need to be anything fancy and get
the kids to help in the preparation. Baking a cake instead of buying
one again will save money and lots of fun for the kids making it!
4. Buy a big bottle of juice and serve it in cups. Don’t buy the
expensive cans or cartons.
5. If you don’t have a camcorder, borrow one from a friend or get a
copy of the footage rather than buy one.
6. Party games ideas are all over the internet, no need to buy any
books! Search Google for ‘party games for kids’ and you should have
the information you need!
7. If you are doing fancy dress theme part then make your own outfit!
Again get the kids involved in this process.
8. Make a budget and stick to it! Write down everything you need and
price it up so you know what money you giving out. Planning this in
details gives you control over the budget and stop it getting out of
control!
Alan Murray is a dad of two and writes for a popular
Baby names site. The site has
more than just baby names it covers many baby related topics
including, Pregnancy, Baby Health and
Breastfeeding Tips.
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