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Celebrate Special Occasions with the Best Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

August 12, 2015 by Kathryn 27 Comments

When I was a child, my mom was known for throwing the best birthday parties. Some parents rented rooms at a hotel with a waterslide so that kids could swim. Others would take a group of kids to McDonald’s for one of their special birthday celebrations.

I have to admit that I had a blast at those parties, but none could compare to the parties my mom planned and threw for us each year. Every party was at home and featured food and games my mom had made and planned herself, but the originality is exactly what made them so much fun.

boy with birthday cake

Now that I have kids of my own, I’ve taken a page from my mother’s book…and maybe even gone a step further! Planning that perfect party is a chance to test my creativity and create something special for my boys, and seeing their smiles after all the fun has come together makes the effort worthwhile. I also enjoy the fact that by creating my own themed parties, I generally save money too! [Read more…]

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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

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