My daughter will be one this week and we are throwing her a party at a local park on sunday and need some ideas on games or food, basically whatever is fun and enjoyable except cheap, we are on a $100.00 budget, not much to work with.
2007-09-22 18:45:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Well, this party isn't going to be for your child, who will no way remember this. It's going to be for you and your guests. So I'd say haul out the camcorder, take mucho video, and buy some cheap food and party favors. Play free games (like baseball, tag, whatever). Let your baby rest when she needs to--believe me, she will. If you're thinking you will show her the video when she's, like, 20 or whatever, I'd spend some time on camera talking about how incredible she is, how much she means to you, and how she has changed your life (good and--humorously, bad). THAT is something he/she will cherish. But above all, do not wear your child out or foist unrealistic expectations on her just because it's her birthday (she has no idea!). Keep it simple. Save the money for when she turns 16 and wants to hire Justin Timberlake to sing at her party.
2007-09-22 18:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally think people tend to go overboard on first birthdays. Babies don't have any idea what's going on and they won't remember anything. That's why it's so practical to do things on the cheap! I think $100.00 will be just fine. For my daughter's birthday I probably spend less than that. We had a quiet family dinner at my grandma's house and she cooked a lovely meal.
First off you have to think of the ages of the kids who will be coming to the party. All kids will be happy if there's a playground in the park. You could ask the parents to bring their kid's outdoor toys, ie soccer balls, basketballs, etc. Toddlers will love bubbles which you can buy for pennies anywhere. I wouldn't bother with gift bags. They're overrated, exspensive and unnecessary (my opinion). You have many years of birthdays ahead to have exspensive birthday parties!
As far as food goes you could do a bbq and ask family/friends to provide some side dishes. All parents know how exspensive birthday parties can be so I'm sure most will be more than happy to help out. Ask someone previously said, the Dollar Store and similiar places do very nice party plates and napkins.
Have a camcorder and camera at the ready to record the special day!
Keep to your daughter's schedule as much as possible. This will keep her happy and content. We kept to our daughter's nap and bedtime schedule on her first and second birthdays and she was able to enjoy the days without being cranky.
Most important of all...enjoy the day!!
2007-09-22 20:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always do a potluck if your family like to pitch in. Otherwise, buying a deli-tray of meat and cheese and getting rolls to make sandwiches is good. You can make side dishes. Chips and dip is always good. Bake a cake, or decorate cupcakes and big cookies for dessert. DollarTree, 99cent store, and Big Lots have tons of great party stuff for cheap. A pinata is fun if there are kids old enough to play. Tossing cheeseballs in the air and trying to catch them in your mouth is a fun and yummy game. The park will be fun enough for the kids and don't worry about party bags (they can be over-rated). If you can BBQ at the park, hot dogs could be another option. Hope it's great!
2007-09-22 18:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent easily 400.00 dollars on my daughters first! How many kids - do you really need that many games? And if you do, go to the dollar store for "prizes" Or gift bags. That's what we did. It saved so much money!!! Buy a bunch of grilled stuff if the park has a grill! But with only 100$ the only thing that will have to be really scarce is decoration but I think that all the kids wont care at all!!! GOOD LUCK!
2007-09-22 18:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kristine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local $ store for favors, plates, cups, decorations, etc. If you have a Costco card get food there if you are having a large group, or maybe just pick up fried chicken from your local grocery store deli. It is always cheaper than KFC. Make your own side dishes. That always saves money. Potato salad is cheap to make, as is pasta salads.
2007-09-22 18:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I bought a thick picture frame matt and had everyone who came sign it, and after I developed pictures from that day I put one in it and framed it. Memories!! Since mostly adults were at mine I just did simple games like "guess how many M&Ms" were in a sippy cup. Good luck
2007-09-22 19:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by ber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lazer tag is fairly relaxing. i had that for my 10th b-day. u could additionally pass paintball capturing with some acquaintances. or u could additionally pass to a topic park like six flags. there are so plenty greater too. yet i dont think of 12 12 months olds might like a party a chuck E cheeses. his acquaintances might probable make relaxing of him.
2016-10-05 05:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1. the kid will NEVER remember this....
#2. invite family and close friends
#3. pot luck! have everyone bring a food/dessert/side dish
#4. SMALL gifts. she's probably got tons of things already
have fun.
2007-09-22 22:07:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt need to be anything big she wont remember it anyways... oh and if your gettin a cake for everyone to share it might be better to get her a cupcake for herself.. not as messy
2007-09-22 22:20:16 · answer #9 · answered by **Wishing For A 2010 Baby** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
small group -close family. make some cupcakes and enjoy. insist that all gifts be made out to the child's college fund.
2007-09-22 18:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋