How to Celebrate Birthdays without Breaking the Bank

Instead of breaking the bank, consider creating a fun time on a budget. Whether you are celebrating your partners’, your child’s, or a good friend’s birthday, save money with these tips.

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Control the invite list

If you’re going to have cake for your party, it is cheaper to plan for 10 than 20. For a kid, invite guests according to age: 4 guests for a 4 year old, etc.

Avoid parties at mealtime

Schedule parties between meals so that they will be after lunch and wrapping up before dinner.

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If you simply must do favors, consider inexpensive crafts the kids can do during playtime.

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For kids parties, skip the favor bags

Keep it simple

You do not have to plan a “schedule” for your party. Whether adult or kid, you only need 3 divisions. Have fun. Eat cake/open presents. Have fun. That’s it.

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Set a realistic birthday budget

Include presents, theme decorations, everything for the birthday. Decide what you can spend for everything, and plan according to your budget.

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Shop sales and thrift stores ahead of time

Shop around sales for items that will fit into your planned themes, and pick based on what you can get cheaply.

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