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Low Cost Ways to Party

We are planning to have a birthday party for my youngest son at our house in less than a month. We are in the middle of some chaos at the house (nothing new), so we have our work cut out for us to get everything ready. If money was no option, we might just hire things out, but as it is, we are opting for low-cost or no-cost ways to get it all done. Here are the ideas I am batting around today, as we start to make our plans. Cleaning in Pieces In the last few weeks, we have … Continue reading →

The Best Ways to Save on Party Supplies

This year, my six-turning-seven-year-old wants a castle theme party. Since this will be our third castle theme birthday party (it seems to be a tradition with the kids in our family), I may just have this one down pat. Of course, things have changed a little bit since the first party of its kind. I’ve noticed that party supplies are a bit more expensive. When I first started with party planning, my first and sometimes only stop for party supplies would be one of those party stores. While they can be great for finding exactly what you want, they tend … Continue reading →

Last Minute Costume Ideas For Toddlers

Did you just look at the calendar and have a minor meltdown because Halloween is a week away? Parents of toddlers are busy, and sometimes things like buying or making Halloween costumes fall by the wayside as we try to take care of the necessities each day before we run out of time and energy. Fortunately, there are a few quick and inexpensive costumes that you can whip up in no time so that your little monsters won’t miss any Halloween fun. If your child has a rain coat and rain boots, you are on your way to making a … Continue reading →

My Son’s Birthday Party Part I

Summertime is a very busy birthday season for our family. My husband, son, and I all have summer birthdays. We also have six other extended family members (siblings and parents) that have summer birthdays. Combine the birthdays with the other summertime celebrations (like the Fourth of July) and we get a summer full of parties! We recently celebrated our son’s third birthday. We had a very nice and intimate party with just our family (mommy, daddy, birthday boy, and baby sister) on the morning of our son’s birthday. Daddy had to leave for work mid morning, so I planned a … Continue reading →

Fun with Party Bags

In a previous post I detailed the drama I went through finding affordable goodies to stuff into the party bags we gave away at my daughter’s birthday celebration. As a parent, I am keenly aware that most kiddie party goodie bags are loaded with cheap crap that simply collects dust or breaks within minutes of being unwrapped. That said, if you have the time and money, there are a plethora of ways you can have fun filling swag bags. One of the easiest ways to facilitate fun is to carry the theme of your child’s party to the favors. You … Continue reading →

Birthdays for Babies

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My little “baby” just turned two. I can hardly believe it. I still think of him as a baby, but now, he is turning into such a little boy. When we had his 2nd birthday, we kept it simple. We only invited family over, opened a few presents, and ate cake and ice cream. It was pretty much the same thing we did for his 1st birthday too. For my daughter, she had a bigger birthday when she turned two. She had friends over, and we had a little slip n slide party in the backyard. I felt bad that … Continue reading →

How to Create a Memorable Party

If the rumors and endless news reports are true, then former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton, will be whooping it up at the party of the century in just a few hours. The 30-year-old only child of power couple Bill and Hillary Clinton is set to marry her longtime beau during an elegant and allegedly expensive ceremony in Rhinebeck, New York this evening. In the meantime, the rest of us (meaning me) non-wedding guests will be toasting the end of July with our well-worn Crate and Barrel glass tumblers—-gifts from our own wedding—-and wishing the happy young couple a life of … Continue reading →

Have Fun With Party Lights

You don’t have to install a disco ball and colored spotlights to make your summer shindig fun, hip and happening. On the other hand, you don’t want to skimp on creativity when it comes to outdoor party lighting either. A dim porch light and a few candles won’t do much to get your party started. If you are looking for fun ways to brighten up your backyard bash consider the following: Paper Lanterns Chinese paper lanterns are inexpensive ways to illuminate your summer outdoor get-together. They are available at party supply stores and retailers, such as Target and Kmart. To … Continue reading →

Ways to Have Fun While Decorating for an Outdoor Party

If a tight budget has put the kibosh on your plans to host an outdoor party this summer, then I have good news for you. There are many simple ways to liven up your outdoor entertaining space without going broke and without making it look like a kiddie party ala balloons and paper streamers. One very inexpensive way to brighten up your party area is to use fresh fruit as part of your decor. Lemons, limes, apples, oranges, pomegranates and kumquats placed in a glass bowl or cylinder make an easy and vibrant centerpiece. Another way to add splashes of … Continue reading →

How to Throw an Inexpensive Baby Shower

Times are tough, but having a baby is a big deal, so when it’s time for your best friend, sister, cousin, or colleague to deliver, you don’t want to short change her on a shower. Fortunately, there are ways to save on baby showers, despite society’s push to host elaborate bashes for the expectant mom. Forget about renting a hall, having a catered spread, and hiring a DJ. Rather, stick to the basics and keep those baby shower costs under control. Your frugality doesn’t have to mean hosting a cheap affair. You can still have a shower to remember without … Continue reading →