| Everyone in the corner's supermarket was talking | | | | favourite theme. Serve healthy refreshments with it. |
| about an amazing birthday party that some | | | | 2.-Outdoor Games |
| neighbours threw for their little boy. It seems like | | | | There are simple outdoor games that little ones |
| they really overdid it - in your opinion - as they must | | | | always enjoy: |
| have spent thousands of dollars! They had clowns, a | | | | "Duck, Duck, Goose!" |
| magician and even a petting Zoo with all kinds of | | | | "What time is it, MR. FOX?" |
| farm animals! Someone was also commenting that | | | | "Red Light, Green Light" |
| the Latino family down the street recently had a | | | | 3.-Preschooler Treasure Hunt |
| Communion party for Merceditas. There was a big | | | | Considering that preschoolers most likely cannot read |
| buffet with all kinds of Mexican treats and the house | | | | yet, one variation of the game would be to hide |
| was decorated with natural white flowers. You | | | | simple toys in easy to find spots: "Finders keepers!" |
| wonder how they can afford these extravagant | | | | 4. - Twisting Balloons |
| parties when there is such a financial crisis... | | | | Buy a bag of wholesale balloons and a balloon pump. |
| Julie,--your little darling-will be turning 3 in a few | | | | You may know some teen that can twist some |
| weeks and you would like to give her a nice Birthday | | | | balloon animals and would like to earn a few bucks, |
| Party. Considering the recent events in your | | | | or maybe you or your husband can learn and dress |
| neighbourhood, you wonder how you are going to be | | | | up as clowns. |
| able to keep up when you are on a tight budget. | | | | 5.-The Professional Balloon Artist |
| 5 Tips for a Successful Budget Birthday Party | | | | There is nothing like the awed expression of a child |
| Young children have a very short attention span. To | | | | when she sees a long balloon magically become a |
| keep them busy, happy and out of trouble, it is | | | | cute little poodle at the hands of a clown. A |
| necessary to come up with different fun activities. | | | | professional balloon twister will charge between |
| These are simple and proven tips for affordable | | | | $100-$300 depending on their expertise. |
| activities that all preschoolers will love. | | | | The party will definitely be a success if you hire a |
| 1.-The Theme Birthday Cake | | | | balloon twister. If your neighbour sees the happy |
| Bake a big cake. Follow your mother's favourite and | | | | children leaving your home with their priceless |
| proven recipe, or avail yourself of a simple recipe | | | | sculptured balloons, she will wonder why she didn't |
| book. Decorate it according to your little girl's | | | | think about it herself... |