Make your own cake. Don't let this intimidate you. Find pictures of cakes online and give it a shot. You'll surprise yourself with what you can do, even without loads of fancy decorating supplies.
Don't pay for your venue if you don't have to. Our home is much too small to entertain a large crowd, but we have been able to reserve a room in our church house for family gatherings. It is so nice to be able to have all of our family together! Of course, summer birthdays are great for outside parties.
Set a budget and stick with it.
Decide on a theme early so you can keep your eye out for finds at the best price.
Get creative with decor. Buying character decor at a party store can get pricey. See what you can come up with on your own.
Use color! Let me explain...instead of buying Elmo plates, Elmo napkins, Elmo cups, Elmo tablecloths, etc, etc, buy one or two of these character items and buy solid primary colors (or whatever your color theme is) for the rest. If you're hosting a large group, you will save a load buying this way, and best of all, it looks great to incorporate the fun colors of your theme.
Use your family and friends for entertainment. It's fun to come up with talents your family members might have, like juggling, doing magic, a dog that can do tricks, etc. Take advantage of these and entertain your little and big guests for free!
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