Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Economical Kids Birthday Party Ideas New York City

Economical Kids Birthday Party Ideas New York City


by Patty Goff


It is important to celebrate various milestones that your kids have achieved. Turning a year older is a big deal for most children and they would want their parents to hold a celebration for them. There is no need to disappoint your children by refusing to throw them a party just because you do not have too much money to spend. You can use some kids birthday party ideas New York City to make sure that your children and guests have a good time, while still keeping things affordable.

The first thing you need to do is to determine how much money you can afford to spend on the event. This will make it easier for you to decide what you can do and what you should leave out. Don't be too worried about what people will think about you throwing a cheap celebration. In addition, explain to your children that you are just going to have a simple event.

Carefully consider where the event will be held. Go for venues which you can use for free or venues which you can hire for relatively inexpensive prices. If you or one of your friends or relatives has a large front yard or backyard, consider using it. You can also use your house, if it is large enough to accommodate the number of people you have invited. You can also take advantage of any public parks that you have access to and use them free of charge.

Another important area to look into is the cost of food and drinks. Come up with a cheap but filling menu that your guests will enjoy. Another option to consider is having a potluck and asking each guest to bring some food. This will spare you the hassle of having to cook, plus it will ensure that there are a variety of meals available. Also consider baking your own cake if you are good at baking, instead of buying a cake. The cake does not have to be complicated. You can then have your kids decorate it for fun.

Do not invite too many people. This is because the more people you invite, the more your expenses will be. Catering to a smaller number of people is more affordable than entertaining a large crowd. Only invite friends and family that you are close to. If you cannot afford to, don't give out party favors. If you feel that you really must give them out, go for inexpensive items which will also be valuable to the invited guests.

Make your decorations cheap and fun. If your choice of venue is naturally beautiful, then there will be no need to decorate. If you want to decorate, consider doing it yourself or having a friend or family member do it. Another cheap idea is to use balloons for decoration. They are easily accessible and can make a huge difference to the ambiance of the event.

Instead of mailing out cards, consider sending out electronic invites through email. You can get free invites online, which you can use. Another alternative is to send out invites to people through text messages. The advantage of this is that people will tend to reply quicker, which will help you plan well.

Organize for fun and entrainment. Come up with games that your guests can play. Have multiple games, so as to increase the chances of as many guests as possible participating. This will save you the expense of having to pay for entertainment. You should also come up with a playlist of music, which your guests will enjoy listening to.




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