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Budget Birthday Parties and Creative Party Themes are my specialty, and The Budget Diet’s new Party Index makes it easy to find the best party theme!
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Snow is falling and friends are calling. The holidays have arrived! You always put on a great Christmas party, and everyone is looking for your invitation in the mailbox. Unfortunately, your new budget doesn’t allow room for your annual celebration. Don’t cancel the party. Simply adjust the usual plans to a more thrifty approach. Follow … Read more
Whatever the celebration, make it festive and frugal with a food bar! Think of the benefits… Minimal cooking required. No more worries about what to serve your vegetarian sister, the gluten-free neighbor or your nephew that’s allergic to peanuts because everyone creates their own. The food bar can be the focal point of your party … Read more
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoy a Great Outdoors Birthday Party. It’s all the fun of a campout without the commitment of an overnight, without the hassle of setting up tents and without the clean-up! Mother Nature provides the setting and the fun! Who doesn’t love… a roaring campfire a weinie roast s’mores … Read more
At some point, most boys want a baseball themed party complete with tickets to a major league game. If you’ve been to a major league baseball game lately…cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching! Don’t spoil your son’s birthday party idea, just offer a great alternative like a budget friendly baseball party! The Budget Diet’s Take Me Out to … Read more
If your daughter is looking for a fun and festive birthday party, it’s time for a FIESTA! Ages: This party is ideal for girls ages 8-11 Invitiation: Roll up a colorful piece of paper that’s printed with the party details and tie with colorful curling ribbons. Decorations: Think colorful and think about using items you … Read more
You’ll be festive and frugal this holiday season when you use my four budget entertaining secrets. Yes, it is possible to throw a party on a tight budget. Don’t worry…your guests won’t think you’re cheap because The Budget Diet girl is all about living the good life for less! Learn how to entertain for less … Read more
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 opens in theatres July 15th, so if you’re planning a birthday party…a Harry Potter theme just might be the ticket! The Budget Diet’s Harry Potter party is ideal for boys or girls, ages 6 – 9. You’ll find ideas for Harry Potter invitations, Harry Potter games, Harry … Read more
Chill out with a Wet and Wild Backyard Splash Party – it’s another budget birthday party from The Budget Diet girl! Ages: Tots to Preteens Invitations Purchase inflatable beach balls, inflate and use a sharpie to write the birthday details on the ball. Deflate, and place in … Read more
A Mall Scavenger Hunt Party is perfect for teen girls! It’s as simple as picking teams (we had 3, 3 person teams chosen by a random drawing), setting the rules and sending them off with a Mall Scavenger Hunt List. The only preparation was a 1 hour trip to the mall to come up with … Read more
Planning birthday parties used to be so easy, and then my children became teenagers! We’ve always given our children a choice: birthday party or birthday gift. Once my boys hit their teenage years, they opted for the gift! My daughter still wants a party. What to do? What to do? Let’s play Bunco! The Bunco … Read more