| Birthday's Come But Once a Year | | | | your budget makes room for it, the absolute best |
| I hate to burst your bubble, but your kid won't be | | | | way of making the dollar go far for a birthday party |
| super excited that you simply remembered his or her | | | | is investing in a birthday package. These usually |
| birthday. It takes a little more effort, and since you | | | | include a fun food machine, a unique game and a |
| are reading this article, you probably are a little thin in | | | | some type of party jump. |
| the birthday funds. So you guessed it, it's time to get | | | | It is important to remember that getting the |
| CREATIVE. When I say creative, I don't mean | | | | cheapest rental equipment is not always the best |
| cheesy. Below are some great suggestions on how | | | | deal. Renting equipment based on price alone could |
| you can accomplish this. | | | | end up costing you more and adding a lot of stress |
| Details Details | | | | to your party. Make sure the company cleans and |
| Getting the most out of your budget is a great goal. | | | | sanitizes their equipment periodically, that they are |
| But instead of buying a bunch of decorations, games | | | | dependable and have a strong reputation. |
| and supplies, you should first go through your own | | | | Stop Clowning Around |
| house and see what items you may already have. | | | | There is nothing wrong with a good old fashion |
| For example, let's say your party is Jungle Theme. Go | | | | balloon sculpting, face painting, juggling clown. But I |
| through your kids bedrooms and find anything related | | | | am here to tell you there are other ways you can |
| to the theme -- stuffed monkeys, snakes or jungle | | | | bring affordable entertainers to your party. If you are |
| animals. These are perfect decorations. Use what you | | | | not feeling the clown vibe, try having a visiting |
| have. Just because you already have it does not | | | | entertainer come deliver some fabulous balloons and |
| mean it won't make a great decoration. | | | | take some pictures. These types of entertainers are |
| Once you have exhausted every decorating supply | | | | much more affordable, and can bring an equal |
| from your own house and yard, It's time to look at | | | | amount of smiles to your party. Jolly Jumps can also |
| oriental trading and fill in the gaps. Don't go too crazy, | | | | match a balloon delivering entertainer to your theme. |
| but don't miss out on the $.95 cent streamers. | | | | Feed Me |
| Entertain Me | | | | When your party visitors are ready to eat they |
| When it comes to entertainment for the birthday | | | | won't be thinking steak and lobster. Feeding a party |
| party, keep things traditional. "Pin the Tail" games are | | | | crowd can be covered on a budget with Hot Dogs |
| always fun and safe, but the trick is to personalize it | | | | and 2 liter sodas. Don't go through the stress of |
| for the party. Once again, if the party is a Jungle | | | | seasoning and molding hamburgers from fresh ground |
| theme, create a game like "Pin the Tail on the | | | | beef. Use the frozen section to your advantage and |
| Monkey." It does not take much effort to print a | | | | save a little money. |
| picture of a monkey, and create/cut out simple tails. | | | | Party Plan |
| You can always get the birthday boy/girl to help you | | | | Overall, give yourself a plan. Before you begin |
| with this. You can repeat this "personalizing" idea with | | | | purchasing, renting, and organizing, make a plan of |
| any traditional party game. | | | | what you would like the party to be like. Once you |
| Getting back to the point that nothing is wrong with | | | | have a plan, you can begin rearranging it to fit within |
| some good old traditional birthday entertainment. If | | | | your budget. Good luck! |