Many children wait the whole year for the fun and excitement of their birthday party.
It's a day that celebrates their life and they like all the attention and presents they get.
Parents may be concerned that they may not be able to afford a party that will live up to the expectations of their child.
There are many ways to have a great party that doesn't cost a fortune starting by having the party at home.
If the home doesn't have the space or yard for a good party, try a local park or the home of another family member that has more space.
Furniture may need to be rearranged, but this can be part of the fun.
Have a theme which will make choosing decorations and activities easier.
Find ways to include the furniture into the theme.
For example, put some chairs together to make a pirate ship with a Jolly Rodger flag, or bring in some branches and make a jungle in a corner with wild animals peaking out.
These simple things thrill children and excite their imaginations.
Family members can join together to create the pictures and decorations.
Activities and games don't cost money and keep the guests busy.
It is good to have a few active games and a few more quiet games.
The quiet games can include puzzles and coloring sheets that can be downloaded and printed.
There are several active games that just involve balloons.
A group of children trying to keep a balloon in the air as long as possible is one.
Depending on how many guests, several groups can be formed.
Another balloon game that children love is to have about 25 to 50 balloons in a room or back yard and they need to stomp on them and pop as many as they can.
Popping a balloon by sitting on it is more challenging than it looks and it makes children laugh a lot.
Food may be one of the biggest expenses, but baking the cake yourself, or asking a friend or relative to bake it for you can reduce expenses.
If the party is in the afternoon, after lunch, then dessert is the only item needed.
If you would like to serve more food, you could have the guests make their own pizzas.
It would be another activity for the party.
Provide small pizza crusts, which you can make or buy, and bowls of tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni and any vegetable that might be welcome, and the children will love it.
Goody bags can be paper bags that the children decorate themselves and the goodies can be candy bought in bulk along with one inexpensive toy such as an action figure or plastic jewelry.
It's a day that celebrates their life and they like all the attention and presents they get.
Parents may be concerned that they may not be able to afford a party that will live up to the expectations of their child.
There are many ways to have a great party that doesn't cost a fortune starting by having the party at home.
If the home doesn't have the space or yard for a good party, try a local park or the home of another family member that has more space.
Furniture may need to be rearranged, but this can be part of the fun.
Have a theme which will make choosing decorations and activities easier.
Find ways to include the furniture into the theme.
For example, put some chairs together to make a pirate ship with a Jolly Rodger flag, or bring in some branches and make a jungle in a corner with wild animals peaking out.
These simple things thrill children and excite their imaginations.
Family members can join together to create the pictures and decorations.
Activities and games don't cost money and keep the guests busy.
It is good to have a few active games and a few more quiet games.
The quiet games can include puzzles and coloring sheets that can be downloaded and printed.
There are several active games that just involve balloons.
A group of children trying to keep a balloon in the air as long as possible is one.
Depending on how many guests, several groups can be formed.
Another balloon game that children love is to have about 25 to 50 balloons in a room or back yard and they need to stomp on them and pop as many as they can.
Popping a balloon by sitting on it is more challenging than it looks and it makes children laugh a lot.
Food may be one of the biggest expenses, but baking the cake yourself, or asking a friend or relative to bake it for you can reduce expenses.
If the party is in the afternoon, after lunch, then dessert is the only item needed.
If you would like to serve more food, you could have the guests make their own pizzas.
It would be another activity for the party.
Provide small pizza crusts, which you can make or buy, and bowls of tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni and any vegetable that might be welcome, and the children will love it.
Goody bags can be paper bags that the children decorate themselves and the goodies can be candy bought in bulk along with one inexpensive toy such as an action figure or plastic jewelry.