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Kids Birthday Parties - Have They Gone Over the Top?

Whatever happened to good old fashioned birthday parties? Find out have to create an inexpensive, yet memorable birthday party.

Author: Janie Kimball

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Whatever happened to good old fashioned birthday parties with cake and back-yard games? My nine year daughter recently attended a birthday party which included a limousine ride to The Ritz hotel for tea, followed by manicures and pedicures at a posh shop. I think most of us were first picked up in limos for our wedding – not a child’s birthday party. Since when did birthday parties become such extravagant affairs?

In our now “more is better” culture, parents and kids are having higher and higher expectations of birthday parties. As a result, parents are feeling the financial strain and stress and kids are overloaded and over-indulged.

So how do you create an inexpensive, yet memorable birthday party? Keep it simple. Have the party at home and invite eight friends – not 20. Plan a fun craft that can be used as the take home party favor – eliminating the over-stuffed throw-away goody bag. Play good old fashioned games that kids will love. An obstacle course or sack race is great for both boys and girls of all ages. For younger kids, you can’t go wrong with ‘Duck Duck Goose” and for older kids a dress-up relay race is always fun!

Remember that the birthday party is for your children. Pick something that every child can participate in and keep it simple. This will allow you too as their parents to enjoy the festivities, hold the video camera and simply share in the excitement of your child’s celebration! They will grow up too fast so relish in these exciting and developing years!

About Author

Janie is a mom of two and owner of Birthday Parties Delivered. Birthday Parties Delivered (http://www.birthdaypartiesdeliverd.com) offers kids arts and crafts birthday party packages - delivered to your door. Ideal for busy moms who still want a personal touch - without all the stress. Come and check out all of our great kids birthday party ideas!

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Kids Birthday Parties - Have They Gone Over the Top?