rasing the funds I need to do so. Her birthday is in October. I have a job but it just barely covers bills, rent, and food. (I'm working on finding a better one) Thanks.
2007-07-05 05:29:59 · 48 answers · asked by Lucille B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I love my daughter very much. Every cent I earn is for her...and she does have a savings account. I'm not allowed to touch that. I owe her the world. The party is only a proof of that. You should have seen what I did for her 1st birthday party!!! She's also being baptized in October. Thanks nonetheless for all of your suggestions. God Bless.
2007-07-05 06:09:05 · update #1
Sell anything you're not too attached to and get a part time job until that time.
2007-07-05 06:17:46 · answer #1 · answered by Hmmm? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
DON'T DO IT!!! I've been there and after working at a $25k job, using student loans to pay rent and now having that debt and nothing to show for it (other than buying my 6 yr old son things that he no longer uses and will NEVER remember) I could be in much better shape financially. Whatever money you do raise....spend 1/2 (or even less) on cake/ice cream/food/drinks/decorations a FEW toys (don't forget that guests bring gifts too) and put the other 1/2 in her savings....or just spend it wisely catching up bills, etc. I just had a bowling party for 30 people with pizza, cake, drinks and bowling and it cost me under $300 and that was including kick *** Pirates of the Carribbean decorations and tons of helium ballooms. I probably spent $500 total with gifts from me. But he also got at least another $300 worth of toys from other people. And most were my adult friends, only about 8 kids total.
2007-07-05 06:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by motoxfan00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I understand that you want to do the best that you can for you child, why would she need a birthday party that costs $2000? I don't see a child of any age needing a birthday party that costs this much. At this age, your daughter won't even remember it. You have to ask the question, who are you doing this for? If it's to impress relatives and friends, then don't do it. It's not going to do much for your daughter, she's too young to even remember it or realize what is going on. If you want to give her a nice birthday, go to your local bakery or DQ and order a nice cake for less than $30, some plates, napkins and cups with her fav. cartoon character on them ( cost, $10 or $15 for all) some streamers ($3), and a crap load of latex balloons - they sell them in bags of 100 at Walmart for like $3 and she and other kids will have an absolute blast with these. That would be a total of like what? $50 or less. She'll have fun and so will everyone who comes. Don't waste all that money on one day that isn't even going to be remembered or enjoyed by the child.
2007-07-05 06:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I see everyone is giving you a hard time about spending so much, but not offering you a better alternative than just a plain party. I am a single mother as well who doesn't have much money. I never had parties when I was a kid, so I do give my kids kick bottom parties as well. She won't remember it this is true, but there will be pictures for her to see what fun everyone had. I have had amazing parties, but at less than half of what you think you have to spend. First, figure out what she likes. Is there a character that she likes, a tv show or cartoon. Then choose the theme of the party from that. Theme parties are the best. For saving money, I always go to ebay, the dollar store and some online party retailers to get the goodies. My daughter had an islands theme bowling party this year. We rented the bowling alley so we had it all to ourselves. That was $140. We had a cake with the theme of the islands that was $20. We had costumes for everyone - hula costumes for the girls and pirate costumes for the boys- that was about $150 from ebay purchases. Then we had prizes for the kids that ranged from pirate tatoos to dashboard hula dolls. I spent about $100 on prizes from ebay. We had goodie bags- the girls had hula stuff and the boys had pirate chests with pirate loot - these were about $40 in bulk from ebay listings and an online retailer. We listened to hula music, bowled, won prizes, took pictures and all of the kids and adults went home with a prize, a goody bag, a costume for halloween and a lot of great memories. I spent around $500 dollars total including her present and this was a party for about 40 people including adults and children of all ages. There are many ways to throw parties that are over the top, but don't cost a million. A theme party with some dress up costumes would definitely be the way to go since her party is in October and Halloween is around the corner from that. Just pick a theme so everyone gets to dress up the same or around the theme. You can get costumes cheap on ebay or even at the second hand stores and have one for all the kids and/or adults at the party.
Good luck and have a blast!
2007-07-05 07:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by cfamilyinidaho 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
to be honest, it would be in you best interest to wait until she is 5 or 6 that way she can remember it! How about raising that 2000 to get ahead on some bills,starting a college fund,or a savings bond! trust me you can throw her a fabulous party within your budget! But you shouldn't,go beyond your means for this party! I think that the party would be more for your social gain than for you child happiness! Not saying you don't have your child's best interest at heart,yet no 2 year old needs a 2000 if you cant afford it!
2007-07-05 06:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by erica k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son just turned 3 in May and my husband and I both decided we wanted to throw him his first official party. We put a lot of time and money into it but looking back on it now we really should have spent the money on going to disneyland or something. It's just not worth the investment if they are not even going to remember it. After all, it is true that the parties are mainly for the adults now and less for the kids which is pretty sad. I don't think we will be throwing a party like that again anytime soon. At least not till he can remember it.
2007-07-05 05:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by hazeleyes1279 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounded like you need the party more than your daughter. Your daughter is only 2 years old and trust me that she is not going to know the difference. $2000 is a lot of money, and you should put that money into her college fund. She will thank you later for that. You are probably not going to listen to what I am about to say, but here goes: Your daughter is an very important part of your life, but do not make her your entire life. You need to have your own life.
2007-07-05 08:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by coldrain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was growing up my parents only spent $100 in total on gifts and the party. It was the same at each birthday for all 3 of us. Our friends always said the enjoyed them more than when it was at somewhere expensive or there was more money that had oviously beeen spent.
And no offense but at the age of two the kid won't even remember that birthday. If you want to do something big for her wait until she hits an age that is super important, it will mean more.
2007-07-05 07:14:15 · answer #8 · answered by Cricket-soon to be mom of 2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are confusing love with money/material things. Your daughter needs to love YOU, not what you do for her. Who exactly is on the guest list? Friends of yours or hers? It sounds more like you want to compensate for being a single mother by putting on a big show. You say your pay barely covers bills, rent and food. I highly doubt your daughter will even recall her 2nd birthday party but she would remember going hungry or being out on the street!
2007-07-05 06:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To any 2 year old, a kick donkey party involves her good friends, lots of things to play with (including the wrapping paper from the presents) and some kind of messy food. By my count, that costs about $10 for the paper and about $25 for the cupcakes.
Oh, and BTW, if you can raise $2000 for a birthday party, you can raise $2000 for a savings account in your daughter's name and get her started properly.
2007-07-05 05:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by ssmesq 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think you are absolutely NUTS! If you have to ask strangers on line how you can get $2000.00 for your 2 YEAR OLD's birthday party, you obviously should not be throwing her a 2000.00 birthday party. Take her to the park, go to the zoo, Plant a tree that will grow through the years as she grows up. She will remember that forever and it will only cost about 30.00 bucks. It is so important, especially when you have a child or children, to PRIORITIZE where you spend your money. I cannot think of any two year old who needs a Kick A** birthday party. Remember that you don't have to PROVE anything to your daughter. She will love you unconditionally.
2007-07-05 05:47:22 · answer #11 · answered by karlyque71 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋