With Instagram, Pinterest and our fellow mummy bloggers
highlighting gorgeous, over-the-top parties being thrown for children, seeing
such examples can certainly make us green with envy. But, throwing a huge bash
for our little ones each year can cost a small fortune, particularly where we
have more than one child to celebrate for.
As I mentioned in a previous
post, it is entirely possible to throw a memorable bash on the cheap, as
long as you plan ahead, get creative and discover the best ways to make
savings.
Read more to understand my tips on how to throw an amazing
birthday party for your kids without having to break the bank!
Pick a free
location
When it comes to hosting events, the place where you hold
your party can take up a huge bulk of the budget, which is why savvy parents
opt for free or relatively cheap locations. At the end of the day, young
children aren’t fussed over the location of their party, as long as they are
with friends and family, playing games and having fun. Your back garden or even
a cheap local youth centre is just as good
as anywhere else and will majorly cut costs.
Get crafty
This is where our creative skills come into play, and
parents can save a fair amount of money by carrying out the majority of the leg
work themselves. Decorations, invitations and
games can all be made inexpensively at home and gives
you the chance to get really imaginative. If your kids are old enough, you can also
recruit them to help, giving you the chance to have fun together and bond as a
family.
For the budding bakers amongst us, making your own birthday
cake can also seriously lower costs and will add a nice personal touch to the
occasion. Let’s face it though, not all of us are Mary Berry in the kitchen,
which is why some might prefer to use a trusted service like Beverly Hills
Bakery, which offers affordable, personalised
cupcake
delivery in London and across the UK – perfect for kids’ birthday parties!
Timing is
key
Choosing the right time of day to host your child’s birthday
party can also save you a bit of cash on food supplies. If a lunch-time or
evening party is held, it is customary to provide meals for party-goers. On the
other hand, if you pick mid-afternoon or mid-morning for your bash, then inexpensive
snacks and refreshments, such as crisps, dips and sausage rolls, should
suffice.
Always be
on the look-out for deals
Collecting and keeping birthday supplies throughout the year
means you’re better prepared and able
to snag the best deals. For instance, if you know your child is obsessed with Spider-Man and you happen to come across some
sale items that’d be great for their birthday party down the line, then
purchase them while you’ve got the chance.
Likewise, re-using supplies from past birthdays is a
cost-effective and sustainable measure which I certainly recommend, especially
if you’ve got kids who are fond of the same colours,
characters and themes!
Pair up
Perhaps your child’s birthday falls at a similar time to a
family member or close friend? In which case, there is nothing wrong with
doubling up and splitting costs via a joint birthday party. This also teaches
young children the importance of sharing early on, which will certainly be of
value to them as they grow up.
Do you have any other budget-friendly kids’ birthday party
suggestions? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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