Children’s magic parties : on a budget
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 So you’ve read my Children’s Magic Party Planner and feel ready to start planning your child’s party. I also recommend you read my Magic Party Secrets page
However, you’re now also thinking about the expectations of the children attending (note - not the parents!) and the detail required to help previous parties - it’s looking like becoming a financial nightmare. The dread of not being able to give your child a memorable magic party is appalling - but you are not alone ! It is easy to feel overburdened with the detail then overlook things which can put the fun back into the planning - so here’s my “child’s magic party - on a budget” guide to help inspire you .
Essentially you have two choices - You either make excuses and don’t have the party - or you establish a realistic budget and work within it - and YOU CAN can work within it, also with the birthday child helping ....
 Invitations
Why not make your own, involving the birthday child?. It’s more personal, PLUS you can write messages that you wouldn’t get on commercial stationary. Perhaps Let your child get involved in a design or individually decorate the outside of each one. Alternately you can search for free printable invitations on the web, many of which you can modify. You could of course use one of many software packages to design your own, some even have templates set up. Or you could search the web and send free e-card invitations direct to your guest’s email account. You can also apply these same ideas with thank you cards!
See also Party invitation
Party venue 
The obvious and cheapest option is your home. Size of home (and practicality) is not an uncommon barrier though - but have you thought of asking a friend or family member to use theirs - you never know unless you ask!. In summer and pleasant Spring / Autumn days why not use a nearby park - especially if it has “jungle gyms” and swings. The children will love it ! It is also not unreasonable to approach your local church and ask if they would accept a donation to use their hall.
See also Party location
Party themes
An easy theme is your child’s favourite colour. Get all the party children to wear the colour (and a great game - to find everything in the house/venue to match). Some party foods can also be coloured. If choosing a specific theme, get your children to paint or draw theme based pictures which can be used to decorate the walls. Some websites provide good theme pictures for download and colouring. Lego seems to be a timeless theme - if the birthday child is Lego crazy, why not ask him to build a centre piece based on the theme. Maybe children have toys that match the theme of a party you are planning ? All these can be displayed in the party room.
Party decoration
You might like to read Party decorations first!
You and the birthday child will have fun making paper chains or streamers out of crepe paper. Young children are so excited about birthdays and this can set the mood for the party the week before. They will love being able to help. Involving their best friend or neighbourhood friends as well is fun for them.
Balloons are inexpensive and definitely create a party mood. Try making “musical” balloons; place some rice, sugar, or a little water in different balloons before blowing them up. Children love the sounds. If it is warm out, fill balloons with water and let the kids water-bomb each other. Make a game of them picking up the broken pieces afterwards.
Party entertainment - See my magic party games and magic party laboratory pages
Here are some further related website links for younger childrens parties :
Why not contact Steve at Children’s Magic Parties to discuss your future event requirements today.
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