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Anna’s Budget Tips-How to Save on Kids’ Birthday Parties

August 1, 2013 by Kathryn 9 Comments

It’s only natural for moms to be excited about the little ones’ (or no-so-little-anymore ones’…) birthdays. These annual milestones are a reminder of the amazing people our kids are turning into and how much they’ve grown, learned and changed since the last birthday. And that’s certainly a cause for celebration! But…it’s all too easy to let the festivities get way out of control.

Does it really take a bouncy house, pony rides, popcorn machine, full suite of coordinated printed products, character appearances, a magician and overflowing goody bags to mark the passing of another year? Here is some advice for throwing a fun birthday party on a budget.

kids birthday party tips

Pick a theme.

Having a central idea to build the party around keeps it fun and exciting and also helps you to focus in on a few special ideas in a “sky’s the limit” world. This also helps make the party more personal when the theme is something your child loves. A few ideas:

  • A favourite pastime such as soccer, baseball, dance, gymnastics or swimming.
  • A beloved character from a TV show, movie or video game.
  • A fantasy theme such as princesses, fairies, pirates, cowboys & cowgirls, outer space or mermaids.
  • A theme centred around the party activities – movie night, camp-out or makeover party.

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Filed Under: Anna's Budget Tips, Articles, Features, Guest Post, Parenting Tagged With: anna platz, birthday, birthday party, birthdays, budget, cheap birthday, children, easy, kids, kids party, party, party ideas, quick tips, save kids birthday party, tips

Make Birthday Party Planning Easier with Birthday in a Box

May 6, 2013 by Kathryn 4 Comments

My oldest son Zackary is only a month away from his seventh birthday and I can’t believe how the time has flown! I can still remember when he was a cuddly baby in my arms and now he’s reading, playing sports and having birthday parties with his friends! I have to admit, I sometimes go a little overboard with planning birthday parties for my boys. But this year I’ll actually be travelling during Zackary’s birthday, which means his party will take place after I get back and my preparation time will be rather limited.

angry birds space deluxe kitThankfully, Birthday in a Box is here to make my party preparations as quick and easy as possible. Recently I got the chance to review one of the company’s Deluxe Party Kits and I decided to choose something that would work for Zackary’s birthday party so that I wouldn’t have to worry about tableware.

Birthday in a Box has tons of fun party themes available and choosing which one to review was the hardest part about shopping at this handy online store. I considered the Star Wars and Hot Wheels themes, but I finally decided to get the Angry Birds Space Deluxe Kit. Containing sixteen napkins, eight cake plate, eight cups, eight cutlery sets, red streamers green streamers, birthday candles and a tablecloth, it has everything I will need to dish up cake and drinks for my birthday boy and his friends! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: angry, angry birds, angry birds space, birds, birthday, birthday deluxe kit, birthday in a box, birthday kit, birthday party, box, children, deluxe, kids, kids birthday party, kit, parties, party, space

Plan a Healthy Birthday Party for Your Child with Tips from Earth’s Best

October 30, 2012 by Kathryn 2 Comments

I love planning birthday parties for my boys but when it comes to the usual party snacks, I’m always looking for new options. From chips to pop to sugary cakes, birthday treats are fun but they’re sure not very healthy. Earth’s Best is helping to change that, though! With a few changes to the usual birthday party fare, celebrations can be health and delicious!

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Filed Under: Articles, Family Tagged With: best, birthday, birthday party, earth's, earth's best, food, happy, healthy, healthy birthday, organic

Host a Stylish Soiree Easily with Coordinated Party Products from Sweet Social-Giveaway

August 15, 2012 by Kathryn 54 Comments

If you’re planning a party and want a unique theme that’s sure to be sweetly received, look no further than Sweet Social! This Canadian-based online boutique run by mom and party-lover Ramona Mendoza carries the cutest accessories for a gorgeous coordinated party that’s sure to make your guests smile. Recently I received a sampling of products from the store so that I could see for myself what they were like.

I received an assortment of Chevron Treat Bags, Dark Blue Dots Straws and Ice Cream Spoons with Aqua Twine to review. The first thing that caught my eye was how stylish the stripes and polka dots looked together. The colours were ones that could be used to coordinate with all different kinds of party themes and that would be sure to sweeten up any party.

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Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: birthday party, canada, decorations, parties, party, party decorations, party items, party planning, party supplies, sweet social, sweet social party, sweetsocial

Get Creative with a DIY Super Mario Bros. Birthday Party

June 9, 2012 by Kathryn 14 Comments

Last weekend we celebrated Zackary’s sixth birthday. He requested a Super Mario Bros. birthday party and I have to confess, I put off planning it a little longer than I should have; I had some potential reviews of birthday party supplies that ended up not working out so when he asked me exactly one week before his birthday, “Mom, am I even going to HAVE a party?” I knew it was time to get in gear!

With a limited budget and only a week to plan, I turned to Google to get some Super Mario party ideas. First, I printed off some free Mario-themed invitations from Personalized Party Invites. Rather than leave anybody out, I just invited every boy in Zackary’s class; thirteen in all.

Next on the agenda…games! I found two fun and free printable games online: Mario Bingo (download it here) and Pin the Moustache on the Mario. Then, to make sure that the baker’s dozen of little boys that would be coming burnt off some of their energy, I drew spots on a dozen eggs so that the boys could have a Yoshi Egg Race!

super mario hats water bottles and treat bags
The hats, bottles and treat bags for Zackary’s party. I love the way they looked all lined up in a row!

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Filed Under: Articles, Crafts, Family Tagged With: birthday, birthday party, mario, mario birthday, mario birthday party, mario birthday party ideas, mario bros, mario party, party ideas, super mario

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