Birthday on a Budget
I'm about to go through a series of blogs to help with those out there on budgets or who are looking to cut back so they can put their money elsewhere.
First, the average cost of a child's birthday party has grown drastically. Through my research, I've discovered that the new average for a birthday party is between $200-500. This is only for the "smaller groups" of around 30 people. So how can parents on tighter budgets pull off these "extravagant" parties and include everyone involved in their child's life? Here are some of my suggestions for those looking to have an amazing party on a tighter budget (and yes, I am doing this myself. Pictures will be posted on Monday, December 13):
1.) Have the party at your home, a family or friends home: Renting a place to host a child's birthday party simply adds extra costs that are not necessary. If you have someone that has a large backyard (great for the warmer months), or someone who has enough rooms in their home to host, then this would help cut down on costs greatly. We are hosting in our home, and plan to have around 35-40 people attend Gavin's birthday. So we are making sure that all rooms in the home that are "party friendly" are prepped and ready.
2.) Create activities yourself: Why rent a bounce house when you can have just as much fun with homemade activities? There are great blogs and ideas out on the Internet, so take advantage. For Gavin's party, the children will have an area where they can color and decorate cookies. Other ideas would be a cupcake decorating area. This means you just have to bake the cupcakes and it will save you time on decorating them yourself! You can also have picture frame areas so the children can make frames to put their picture in from the party to show their parents.
3.) Make you own trays & food: Party trays are so easy to purchase really quickly from our favorite restaurants and grocery stores. I love them; however, I don't love the price when I look at it. Honestly, why pay $40 for a fruit tray when I can make it myself for a smaller amount. Purchase trays at the local Dollar Store and fill them up with adult & kid friendly food. All food at Gavin's party will be made by either myself, or two of my best friends (thanks Karis and Meredith!). We've got another trick up our sleeve to save money on the food. COUPONS! All the food we are making, I am in the process of seeking out coupons and getting things on sale. A great website to help you with couponing: www.couponmom.com . It's a free site, has every state on there, and nearly every store. They update and will email you when they have new lists, and they even give you an area where you can print coupons!
Good luck and happy savings!!!
First, the average cost of a child's birthday party has grown drastically. Through my research, I've discovered that the new average for a birthday party is between $200-500. This is only for the "smaller groups" of around 30 people. So how can parents on tighter budgets pull off these "extravagant" parties and include everyone involved in their child's life? Here are some of my suggestions for those looking to have an amazing party on a tighter budget (and yes, I am doing this myself. Pictures will be posted on Monday, December 13):
1.) Have the party at your home, a family or friends home: Renting a place to host a child's birthday party simply adds extra costs that are not necessary. If you have someone that has a large backyard (great for the warmer months), or someone who has enough rooms in their home to host, then this would help cut down on costs greatly. We are hosting in our home, and plan to have around 35-40 people attend Gavin's birthday. So we are making sure that all rooms in the home that are "party friendly" are prepped and ready.
2.) Create activities yourself: Why rent a bounce house when you can have just as much fun with homemade activities? There are great blogs and ideas out on the Internet, so take advantage. For Gavin's party, the children will have an area where they can color and decorate cookies. Other ideas would be a cupcake decorating area. This means you just have to bake the cupcakes and it will save you time on decorating them yourself! You can also have picture frame areas so the children can make frames to put their picture in from the party to show their parents.
3.) Make you own trays & food: Party trays are so easy to purchase really quickly from our favorite restaurants and grocery stores. I love them; however, I don't love the price when I look at it. Honestly, why pay $40 for a fruit tray when I can make it myself for a smaller amount. Purchase trays at the local Dollar Store and fill them up with adult & kid friendly food. All food at Gavin's party will be made by either myself, or two of my best friends (thanks Karis and Meredith!). We've got another trick up our sleeve to save money on the food. COUPONS! All the food we are making, I am in the process of seeking out coupons and getting things on sale. A great website to help you with couponing: www.couponmom.com . It's a free site, has every state on there, and nearly every store. They update and will email you when they have new lists, and they even give you an area where you can print coupons!
Good luck and happy savings!!!
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