Comments on: Tightwad Tuesday: Tween Birthday Party for Under $100

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Frugal Coast2Coast » Blog Archive » Birthday Parties on a Budget — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:34:06 +0000

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By: Meredith from Merchant Ships

Meredith from Merchant Ships — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:55:26 +0000

This was great! I must have been so busy planning Andrew's LEGO party that I missed this post. Especially like the way you used what you already had (Wii) for entertainment to go with your theme. Meredith from Merchant Ships’s last blog post..How not to wear pants with heels

By: Danelle Ice (Homemaker Barbi)

Danelle Ice (Homemaker Barbi) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:39:18 +0000

Isn't it amazing what a big punch the karaoke factor can provide when tweens are involved? I love the microphone cake! I linked to this article today too. If I had thought of it sooner, I would have grabbed the 75% off Hannah Montana halloween costume accessories after the holiday to save for my daughter's friends to dress up with at her birthday party. I bet that the Hannah Montana theme is the #1 girl tween party this year! Danelle Ice / Homemaker Barbi Danelle Ice (Homemaker Barbi)’s last blog post..Recipe: Hubby’s Best Mac and Cheese

By: Yasmine

Yasmine — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:20:02 +0000

Thats sounds like a fun idea for a party- im loving the cake!
We have only had 2 birthdays for the twins so far. One thing we saved money one was candy and chocolates for take home bags and the pinata. Lucky for us, Their birthday is Dec 27th, so ALL christmas candy and chocolates were on sale pretty cheap so the pinata was filled w/out spending much.

My hubby ordered the cake on his own which was pretty expensive- $60.00! i had no idea that was how much birthday cakes cost from the grocery store. I decided next year ill bake my own cake from scratch or even buy a few $2 cake mixes to make- it would definitely be less than $60! Ive seen cute cupcake ideas where you can frost them and buy cupcake toppers to match your party theme- again that would definitley be a LOT cheaper than a $60 cake.

By: Lunette

Lunette — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:31:04 +0000

My children are grown now, but when my son turned 12 or 13 I invited his friends over for a bicycle treasure hunt. We live in a small town. They had to all stay together and help each other find the next clue. I hid the clues around town. Some were with business owners who gave them a clue and a treat, like an ice cream bar that I had left there. The last clue told them to go to the city park where we had the treasure, the food, and the presents. It was fun. The boys got lost once. Ended up in the next town over. My husband had to go help them get back, but it was quite memorable. My advice, make the clues real plain, don't try to be too clever and mysterious or your kids might end up in the next town over also. Lunette’s last blog post..Special Occasion Biscuits

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:49:53 +0000

What a fun idea! I love planning frugal parties, esp. now that my kids are getting old enough to want parties. :-) Before, I could just take them to Grandma’s and buy some princess tableware. Ha!

By: frugalcpa

frugalcpa — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:19:23 +0000

Do you have a son, too? And do you have an idea for a party for him? Just wondering what the equivalent would be for boys, if any. frugalcpa’s last blog post..It Begins - CPA Exam Prep

By: mom2fur

mom2fur — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:06:04 +0000

What a cool idea for a party! Not too babyish, and not too grown up. I bet all the kids had a total blast! mom2fur’s last blog post..Thrifty Thursday

By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:00:28 +0000

Fun and Frugal! Great plan! Glad it worked out so well!

By: Jennifer Sikora

Jennifer Sikora — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:47:41 +0000

This was a really good reminder of how to have a frugal birthday party. Thanks! Jennifer Sikora’s last blog post..Tightwad Tuesday-Frugal Party Ideas