Most parents look forward to birthday parties since they’re a time they get to watch their children have fun with their peers. The problem is that as fun as birthday parties are for parents, they can also be incredibly expensive to host.
If your child goes to a big school or has a lot of friends, you may be on the hook for a fairly large party with a big guest list. While you won’t be hosting a sit-down dinner like you might for your adult friends, the costs can still add up quickly.
Keep reading to learn more about how you can plan a party for your kids, from picking a birthday party venue to getting the food, without spending a week’s paycheck to do it.
Invitations
Invitations are an important part of planning a child’s party because it gives all the information needed in one place—who, what, where, when, etc. Be sure to include an RSVP so you can get a head count of who will be attending the party and plan accordingly.
When it comes to invitations, there are several options to choose from including paperless evites and custom printed cards. Evites can be a cheaper option and come with a wide range of creative options while paper invitations are a great physical reminder that can be mounted to the fridge for other parents to access easily!
Make sure to match your invitations with the theme of the party for an extra splash of fun! Is your child having a princess party or a Batman bash? Get your child’s guests excited with a great invitation!
Consider Your Venue
Where you choose to host a birthday party is obviously an expense that needs to be considered. In many cases, the birthday party venue can be the biggest expense of the day or evening when planning a party for your children.
Finding the perfect birthday party venue doesn’t have to empty your checking account, though, especially if you choose a place where kids commonly visit. Places like Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe will allow you to book a party for a group of children of almost any size for little cost.
Best of all, you’ll have experienced staff members there to help you plan and organize the party. They’ll even be able to help you out with food and cake for kids and adults as part of your party package if you wish.
Budget for Food
Kids like pretty simple food, but for most parties, you’ll still need to feed them. Pizza, sandwiches and snacks like cut up veggies will probably cost you about $5 to $10 per head.
Make sure you keep some money in your food budget for cake too. Depending on the cake you want to buy, you can expect to spend a couple of dollars per head, including feeding any parents who stick around for the party.
What About Gift Bags?
When you’re planning a child’s birthday party, sending the kids home with party favors is pretty standard. The good news is that you really don’t have to break the bank to put a smile on a group of younger children’s faces.
Buy your bags, candy, snacks and toys in bulk if you’re getting more than 10 kids to attend a birthday party for your child. Ideally, you should be able to spend less than $10 per bag if you include things like fun-size candy bars.
Discount stores that sell items for around $1 each can also be an excellent place to shop for gift bag fillers. If you find four items and purchase a bag, you’ll only be in for $5 per gift bag total.
For more ideas for a kid’s birthday party and costs associated with it, contact us today at Cool Beans! We have all the expertise and tools you need to create an incredible birthday party for your child.
