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Expert Questions & Answers
Parties on a Budget
by Jan Jewell
Planning a party for your preschooler and wondering where to begin? Jan Jewell, the CEO of Birthday Express.com, has answers for you! Come ask the experts what you want to know! A selection of answers to your questions will be posted on the site each week.
The question:
What are some good ways to cut costs -- but not fun -- when planning a kid's birthday party?
The party expert answers:
A child's birthday party does not need to cost a fortune! You can start saving by making your own decorations out of construction paper and use paper streamers to jazz up the party room. Have your child help you draw "decorations" for their party. This is one area where creativity is a plus!
Instead of purchasing a cake, make your own. If you're looking for some interesting alternatives to cake and ice cream for birthday party food, our website, Birthday Express.com, lists many inventive recipes for children's parties.
Following your party theme, some great recipe ideas include:
Speedy sandwiches for a Hot Wheels party;
Pokeman Pizza and Mt. Moon Milkshakes for a Pokeman party;
Magic Wand Cookies for a Cinderella party; and
Jungle Juice, Swamp Juice and Buggy Kool-Aid for A Bug's Life party
Alternatives could also include serving cookies or cupcakes, dip and foods to be dipped, or build-your-own sandwiches. Making the party food unique will make your party a memorable one!
Links, information and more for you
 Pick a Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions
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