| It isn't the first time, nor will it be the last time | | | | rental, pizza and pop for $6/kid. |
| you find yourself planning the birthday party of | | | | If you want to go with a bowling alley, be aware |
| the century. Whether it's a kids birthday, a | | | | that it could cost $100-$200. However, some |
| milestone birthday, baby's 1st birthday or a | | | | smaller places like Fort Leavenworth Bowling |
| surprise birthday party, you will want it to be the | | | | Center will give you an hour of bowling, pizza or a |
| best from the invitations to the party favors. But | | | | hotdog, chips, a drink and an hour in the |
| how can you ensure this without overspending? | | | | celebration room for $7 or less per child. |
| If you're having the birthday party in the | | | | For adults, family-style restaurants or Chinese |
| backyard, pick a cool theme and make your own | | | | buffets are a sensible option. If you'd like to be a |
| decorations. Take a little time to organize a | | | | little more creative, an intimate wine tasting party |
| scavenger hunt or make a pinata filled with dollar | | | | with 8 to 10 guests can be a nice treat. For $20 |
| store toys and bulk candy. | | | | you can get a wine celebration kit with name |
| Bake your own cake and order a sheet pizza | | | | badges, pens, wine comment cards, decorations, |
| served with koolaid. For celebration favors, you | | | | a celebration guide and wine bags. |
| can have the kids make caramel apples or peruse | | | | Each bottle of wine will cover ten samples and |
| the Oriental Trading Post site for many great | | | | purchasing wine through a winery can get you |
| ideas! Add to your theme with friends who know | | | | each bottle for $8-10 each. You should purchase |
| a few magic tricks or would be willing to dress in | | | | at least two reds, two whites and a blush. You |
| costume. | | | | can serve cheese, crackers, grapes and bread dip. |
| McDonald's throw great kids parties. The package | | | | You should be able to do this event for $100 or |
| includes hosting for ten kids, complete with cake, | | | | so. Movie nights or game nights can be a lot of |
| sundaes, decorations, goodie bags and a gift for | | | | fun too. Another way to stick to a budget while |
| your child -- all for $70. At Chuck E. Cheese, you | | | | planning the birthday party for someone you love, |
| can host ten kids for $110 and they'll receive: two | | | | is to limit the guests to 7 or have someone else |
| slices of pizza, unlimited pop, birthday cake, a | | | | help split the cost. |
| performance and 20 game tokens. | | | | The birthday party you've thrown for a loved one |
| Your child will even receive a visit from Chuck E. | | | | can be a very meaningful experience for |
| Cheese, a balloon, a collector's cup, a crown and | | | | everyone, but it doesn't have to bankrupt you. |
| cotton candy, while the establishment takes care | | | | With some careful planning, you can save pennies |
| of cleaning and planning. Eden Park Roller Rink in | | | | behind the scenes while your guests remark, |
| Pennsylvania offers invitations, admission, skate | | | | "You've really outdone yourself this time! |