Comments on: Throwing a frugal birthday party

By: birthday cake ideas

birthday cake ideas — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:28:37 +0000

That was an interesting birthday idea. I am also planning for my daughter’s birthday, and I am wondering if I can save money, and prepare an affordable yet will satisfy her favors. This article gave me a lot of ideas, thanks for sharing!

By: Nascar Fan Ron Ripple

Nascar Fan Ron Ripple — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:04:49 +0000

Happy belated birthday from Nascar’s biggest fan! I hope you saved some serious money by being a cheapo!

Let’s go racin!
Ron Ripple

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October - The Final Numbers and a Public Declaration | beingfrugal.net — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:56:13 +0000

[...] prices. I’m hoping to see that reflected in November’s grocery budget. I threw a very frugal birthday party for my son, and he had a lot of fun. I finally cut out the YMCA membership, and today I canceled [...]

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Updates, updates, and more updates! | beingfrugal.net — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:04:51 +0000

[...] Sam’s birthday party was Monday, and it was very small, but fun. We only invited his three best friends, because we have a very small house, and I can’t count on the weather to be nice for an outside party. One of his friends couldn’t come, and another friend got sick the day of the party, so his party turned into a play-date. That was fine with Sam, though. He still had a really great time. I haven’t forgotten about my promise to write a post on frugal birthday party ideas. I got sidetracked by my husband this week. [...]

By: WorksForMom

WorksForMom — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:54:22 +0000

Well Happy Birthday in advance. And what great ideas these are! I’m in Frugal Hacks too (but am terrible at frugal ideas these days)!

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:35:09 +0000

I’m sure he’ll love it. All my birthdays were frugal and I only once felt cheated (it involved a pony, plus I wasn’t invited).

@ Bev, a better idea than treat bags, I think, is putting together some fun stuff for the party, like snacks and whatnot. But I don’t know if I ever really used a treat bag. More clutter for the parents.

Still, Lynnae, it’s your party and if treat bags make you and Sam happy, then go for it.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:10:16 +0000

Sounds great Lynnae!!!! I bet he’ll love it!!!!!

By: Bev

Bev — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:37:49 +0000

I don’t agree with the treat bags or as some call them “party favors”. I think if you are coming to celebrate someone’s birthday, it IS all about them and watching them open gifts, etc. It’s a celebration of that person’s birthday.

My daughter will be 4 next week and we are having a frugal party with no treat bags. Just loads of fun and games!

By: Nell

Nell — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:30:15 +0000

This past spring we had a talent show birthday party for Matilda. Each guest was asked to bring a performance – nothing fancy, a song, a trick, or a dance or some little thing – and it was entertaining and funny and free!

Also, for party favors I like to have crafty things that the kids can do or make and then take home.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:50:39 +0000

Sounds like a great birthday party to me! :)