| Party Ideas On A Tight Budget?... Not A Chance | | | | is about $300 not including the amount of money that |
| We all want the best for our kids, especially when it | | | | you're going to spend on the games and other |
| comes to throwing them parties. However, if you take | | | | amusements. That money can add up. Kids don't want |
| a look at a typical "theme" party, you're likely to have a | | | | to just sit around and watch other kids play the games. |
| heart attack in the process. Get ready to mortgage | | | | So add in another $10.00 for each kid. |
| your home, sell your car, and call your Uncle Vito for a | | | | Another very expensive party idea is to have a |
| loan. It isn't easy or cheap to take care of your kids | | | | nostalgia night. You pick an era of time such as the |
| today. If you think I'm kidding, take a look at the costs | | | | 60s, 70s or 80s and have the kids come in authentic |
| of some of the hottest party ideas of today. | | | | attire from the era. The clothes alone are going to cost |
| Let's start at the top of the budget busting list and get | | | | you hundreds of dollars. Forget about the hall and the |
| that out of the way. If you really want to impress your | | | | style of food befitting that era. We're talking close to |
| kid, rent a giant hall and invite about 50 to 100 of his or | | | | $2,000 if it's a penny. |
| her best friends. The food doesn't have to be fancy | | | | Even planning on having a party at home, complete |
| as most kids are happy with pizza and burgers. But to | | | | with decorations and a guest magician can run into |
| make it special, invite the paparazzi. No, I'm not kidding. | | | | quite a few bucks. Most magicians today won't even |
| Make this a real three ring circus complete with photos. | | | | walk into your home for less than $300. Add to that |
| It will be a party that your kid won't forget. | | | | the cost of the food, party favors and whatever else |
| Dress the kids up in vintage costumes and have them | | | | you decide to spring for and you're easily looking at |
| act out a movie. you can find companies that will | | | | $700. |
| provide the costumes, stage set, props, the script and | | | | Hire a dog and pony show for your toddlers party. |
| of course take the video. Cost? About $3,000, and | | | | Literally. Dancing dogs can entertain the little ones while |
| THAT is cheap. | | | | the older ones ride the ponies. Again you're looking at |
| Okay, don't want to spring for the giant hall and the | | | | an outlay of over $500.00 |
| paparazzi? How about a day at Chuckie Cheeze, | | | | Before you start hyperventilating there is hope. With |
| complete with pizza and games for about 30 kids. | | | | some imagination you can come up with fabulous |
| You're looking at a day of fun and games, not to | | | | party ideas for kids without breaking the bank. |
| mention the guest clown and other entertainment. This | | | | |