A birthday party for a child doesn’t have to be elaborate or costly. Kids often get pleasure from the simplest forms of entertainment and the camaraderie of friends. Instead of spending a fortune on expensive party favors and entertainment, why not keep is simple? You’ll still see the smiles of joy on the faces of the kids even if you can’t afford to hire a clown or magician to keep them entertained. You may find that simpler is better when it comes to birthday celebrations. Here are some cheap birthday party ideas for kids:
Cheap birthday party ideas: Old-fashioned games
Give the kids a break from the marvels of modern technology and get them moving by playing old fashioned games like pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, or darts. Challenge their minds a bit by sending them on an old-fashioned scavenger hunt. This is a great way to inspire them to be more active. After the games, let everyone celebrate with birthday cake and lemonade.
Cheap birthday party ideas: Take it to the park
If you don’t want to have a birthday party in your home, plan a picnic celebration at the park. All you need is a picnic basket full of goodies and park that has picnic benches and a playground. Let the kids swing and play on the sliding board while you lay out the birthday feast. The activity will help the kids burn some calories and bring the glow of health to their faces.
Cheap birthday party ideas: Have a dress-up, tea party
Another way to celebrate a child’s birthday, if you have a little girl, is with a birthday tea party. Send out invitations suggesting that each child come dressed for “tea”. Encourage each child to wear a hat and a “grown up” costume to the party. When the children arrive, serve tea and birthday cake. Don’t forget to sing “Happy Birthday”.
Cheap birthday party ideas: Have a craft party
Instead of having expensive entertainment, entertain the children with an inexpensive craft project. It could be as simple as making a scrapbook to hold photos and other memories or buy some inexpensive glass beads and elastic cord and show the kids how to make their own bracelets. They’ll be learning a new skill and you’ll be saving money.
Cheap birthday party ideas: Make your own refreshments
Birthday parties get expensive when you have a custom made cake or a catered event. Do it the old fashioned way and make your own cake and refreshments. It will be healthier and significantly less expensive than other options.
When selecting decorations and favors for your child’s birthday party, see what the dollar store has to offer. You can find a nice variety of party favors at these stores at the low price of only a dollar each.
Who says childen’s birthday parties have to be expensive to be fun?
