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.
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.
Thankfully, 
This year, Zackary had his first real birthday party with six of his friends from Pre-Kindergarten. I was very excited about my chance to plan my son’s party, but there was so much to do that I really didn’t know how to get started. I needed games, food, decorations, a cake, tableware and loot bags. To add to my responsibilities even more, Zackary had requested a Hot Wheels party and I had no idea how to incorporate that theme into his event! Fortunately, I discovered Shindigz.
I had a great time both planning and hosting Zackary’s fifth birthday party, but I couldn’t have done it without Shindigz. I absolutely loved the Kit-N-Kaboodle sets; they were the perfect way to ensure that I had all the decorations and tableware I needed. The extra items added so much fun and frolic to the party and next year I think I’ll be saving time by getting my loot bag supplies at Shindigz as well. With a 110% price guarantee I know I’ll always get the best price on my supplies, and the selection is so extensive that no matter what kind of party Zackary decides he wants, I’ll be able to get the items to make it a reality.
I was very excited to host a real kids’ birthday party but I was also a little nervous. Fortunately, I found Shindigz! This amazing online party store has everything a mother needs to throw a great party and when the company agreed to sponsor a review I was as relieved as I was delighted.
