Comments on: Frugal Friday: Budget Birthday Ideas

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:25 +0000

We get our helium balloons from the Dollar Store as they are soooo much cheaper! They also have cheap cards, bags, etc., too. I also make the kids' birthday cakes. I try to make their birthday special without spending a lot.

By: Susie

Susie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:37:42 +0000

This is a GREAT post. We are getting to the age where my daughter sctually cares what we do. So, I am going to use some of these tips:-)

By: Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma

Corrie @ "Cents"able Momma — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:43:08 +0000

My 6 year old is so jealous that your boys went to Legoland this week! He knows where on the globe Legoland is , but I doubt we'll make the trip from MI anytime soon.

Til then, he can obsessively create Lego rocket ships!

By: Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama

Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:32:20 +0000

We don't do big parties either. If our boys want to go somewhere special they can pick one friend to come or they can have 3-4 over for a party. Great tips!

By: Johnlyn ~

Johnlyn ~ — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:14:16 +0000

I have always made homemade "fancy" cakes. They never turn out professional looking, but I know my kids feel special because I took the time. Their friends are always amazed that you can make cakes at home.

By: Smockity Frocks

Smockity Frocks — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:18:45 +0000

Great tips!

We only let the kids invite friends when they turn 5, 10, or 15. The rest of the time we have family parties.

By: Mama Llama

Mama Llama — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:44 +0000

We do things that make the birthday child (or grown up) feel special: they get breakfast in bed, they get to choose the dinner menu, I also go all out on cakes (my Grandma made wedding cakes for a living, and my cousins and I all had the most magical cakes – I try to recreate those memories). I made a fabric "Happy Birthday" bunting a few years ago that we hang up, and we have a special plate that the birthday person gets to eat off.

By: Libbie

Libbie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:32 +0000

I can't believe you made all those knight costumes! Crazy…yes…bt how fun! Glad to read about your family tips…THanks!

By: BusyMom

BusyMom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:06:06 +0000

How funny! I coincidently was posting a birthday party themed Frugal Friday today!

We hosted an Abby Cadabby party this past weekend for our now 3YO. She had a blast.

Reading Amy's comment, I wish I had the time to take a Wilton class. I think it would be so much fun..in the meantime, I wing it.

By: Amy Rainey

Amy Rainey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:05:09 +0000

A couple of years ago I invested a little time and money into Wilton cake decorating classes. One was at my community center, the other at a craft store. The classes cost $20 each, and there was a supply kit for each. Over a year I might have invested $75. It has been some of the best money I ever spent. I'm no professional but I now have the knowledge and tools I need to pull off every theme the kids have come up with so far. Even Bakugan! The cakes cost nearly nothing to make,and taste so much better than the supermarket variety. Also, I have been able to bless some friends with cakes for their children's birthdays/births as well. It is fun to be able to create in this way and to end up with a result that I am proud of.