Comments on: Frugal Friday: Save Money on Birthdays

By: Fruit for the Fourth | Hoosier Homemade

Fruit for the Fourth | Hoosier Homemade — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:01:37 +0000

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By: Savings and Stewardship

Savings and Stewardship — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:54:48 +0000

If you're having a party – make your own fun invites! You can save tons of money this way … and if you make them postcards, you can save on postage as well!

By: Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family)

Danielle (Life with the Hewitt Family) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:24:23 +0000

Great ideas. We just celebrated my son's 4th Birthday and I really let it get out of hand. I keep telling myself that next year I wouldn't do as much but so far each additional year has been bigger than the year before.

By: Shalet

Shalet — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:01:47 +0000

My post for the week fits perfectly with yours – a simple homemade gift that would also make a great inexpensive party favor.

Happy Frugal Friday!

By: Mom2fur

Mom2fur — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:15:10 +0000

I was talking to someone about parties of today, and was told nobody does them at home any more. Why not, I wonder? Why is there such pressure to put on, as you call it, 'the shindig of the century?' Why do parents feel they have to play 'Can You Top This?'
My youngest just turned 19. My oldest (of 4) is 26. I had all their parties at home, and nobody complained. The kids had a great time. Frankly, the kind of parents who'd turn up their noses at a stay-at-home party wouldn't have been of 'my crowd,' anyway.
So if anyone starts to feel that little twinge of guilt for not throwing the party at Chuck-E-Cheese's, remind yourself you're doing your kid a favor by not setting the bar too high. In the future, she won't end up embarassing herself with a screaming fit on "My Sweet Sixteen Overdone Showoff Party" when she doesn't get the right color BMW!

By: Carissa @ Will Travel by Foot

Carissa @ Will Travel by Foot — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:21:04 +0000

I love coming up with the theme each year for my 3 boys' combined party! And I really enjoy making their cakes – so much fun.

By: Garden Gal

Garden Gal — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:09 +0000

I was surprised at my reaction the first time my ONE YEAR OLD was invited to a birthday party - and it was his cousin's 2ND year birthday party to boot! I just didn't understand why it was necessary at that age, especially since there were all her little friends invited as well. Gifts galore, cupcake mess everywhere, etc.

I've been putting off having an actual party for my oldest child's birthday for as long as possible. I figure I'm just going to wait until he can ask me for it & be specific about what he really wants - then I'll start putting some thought into it!

Since his birthday is mid-July we've always just taken the opportunity to get out of town & visit one of his grandparents - that way he still gets a cake, some balloons & a gift or two, but it's just celebrated with family.

This year he's turning three & I just recently had a 2nd child, so traveling was kind of out of the picture. Since we LOVE to BBQ, I decided to throw a BBQ Birthday Bash - still only inviting family - for his birthday. He'll be seeing all of his first cousins, aunts & uncles, as well as a Great-Grandma! There will be 2 blow-up pools for the kiddies, lots of tri-tip, burgers & dogs & of course, a homemade birthday cake. Yes, it will probably cost a bit because we'll be feeding around 15 people, but I figure it's a 2-in-1 deal since we'd be wanting to see those out-of-town family members anyway & we'd probably do a BBQ if they were visiting us!

I love your decorated cakes - now THAT'S something special to remember!!

By: Katie @ goodLife {eats}

Katie @ goodLife {eats} — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:51:47 +0000

Oops! I guess I am still asleep! I meant to say on the mr linky "use items WON (not one) in giveaways as gifts." If I win an item that I think a friend would love, I set it aside for the next time I need a gift for them. Also, I linked my current giveaway.

By: ADOBO LIFE

ADOBO LIFE — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:34:10 +0000

You are so correct in all points! I agree with you! Thanks for sharing

By: Hoosier Homemade

Hoosier Homemade — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:24:54 +0000

My son had 3 friends over for the Birthday Sleepover last week. It was low cost, but I will have to say not low stress. But they had fun.
Thanks for hosting!
~Liz