Create a Schedule of Events – Kid Birthday Party Tip
January 5, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Kids Birthday Party Ideas, Party Planning 101
One thing I have learned over the years about hosting a successful kid birthday party in your home, is to create a schedule of events. This serves two purposes: 1) it keeps the kids entertained at all times so they are not bored and getting into mischief and 2) if lets everyone (aka the parents) know when the party is over.
Creating a schedule and sticking to it can also help you, the host/hostess, stay more calm and the end result will be you enjoying the party also, which is a must!
There are several ways to make sure everyone knows about …read more
Throwing Kids’ Birthday Parties Without Breaking the Bank
January 5, 2008 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Frugal Party Planning, Kids Birthday Party Ideas
Every parent I talk to has the same problem when their kid’s birthday comes around…MONEY! Throwing a birthday party can be – Cha-Ching! – expensive. By the time you have planned and paid for the party, there is nothing left for presents.
We have solved this problem in our household in many ways. Here are some frugal kid birthday party planning ideas that I have used personally:
Have your child choose between a big party or big present. – This is one thing we have done with our kids now that they are getting older. If they want to throw a …read more
