My 1st born is turning 8 on Tuesday and I'm broke. I have about $100 to do "something"! Help?!?

Question

She's my eldest and has had a bday party every year so far, and even when I was "broke" one year, I managed to throw a decent pool party with about 20 parents/kids. Anyway, it's no surprise that time$ are $uper-hard and I just can't do it this year. So I'm forced to be creative but let's be real here, just how much could $100 bucks do? How far can I stretch that almighty dollar? I'm extremely grateful and open to any suggestions on how to spend the day. Oh, and here's the kicker - it's gotta be for the birthday Girl (turning 8) of course, myself, my gorgeous husband, 2½ year old (aka "terrible 2's") son and 10-month old baby girl. We may or may not be able to get a sitter for her but still, that's FIVE (or four) people! I need some serious help with planning this EXTRA-special birthday. Help??

btw, the cake is already taken care of. (whew!)

P.S. I don't want to just spend the $100 on a gift, I'd much rather have the whole day be the gift. U feel me? =]

Answer 1

Take her to chuck-e-cheese, a park or museum, six flags, kings dominion-the young kids get in for free, jeepers, have a girls day out where u can take her 2 get her hair done, nails done, then make her a dinner @ home, or have a slumber party. Girl it's alot you can do with a hundred dollars especially since your other kids are so young.

Answer 2

order her a cake and some new pj's and let her invite a couple friends over for a slumber party and you can take her to kb toys and let her pick out a party game

Answer 3

Local park

invite the kids to meet you there

playgrounds are free

pack a picnic with pb&j sandwiches (and something for the nut allergy kids too), some fruits and snacks and juice boxes and a cake.  You can play games with them and give out little grab bags.

Answer 4

u could take them to a fun place, like when i was little, my parents use to take me to chuckee cheese or the jungle for my bday.. try taking her there

Answer 5

Here are some ideas:

-Small Party ~ This is like her and 3 or 4 friends, Take them to a movie or out to lunch, Tickets are like only six dollars, then take them to your house to play in the hose or something. If you have a play structure you can make a water slide. Or a Slip 'n' Slide. Have fun playing games and eating cake.

-Themed home party~~ You can get great deals at the party store or online. It can be themed like she likes. It can be princess, secret agent, a movie, ect.

For Princess- Build a "castle" out if boxes, but pink streamers, set up a eating table and make them think this is the Dining Table by making it look elegant with flowers. Make Princess games. Or make regular game in a princess version.

And thats how it is with all other themes...homemade decorations, themed games, and the right state of mind

You dont need to rent a place for a birthday party to be fun. have it in you backyard.

Have Fun and if you need  more help email [e-mail]

Answer 6

the park-or home

hot dogs

hambugars

punch

paper plates/cups/napkins

cupcakes

a few balloons

a gift that may cost 30 bucks.

you should have enough!

Answer 7

Maybe ask her if she would like it if her friends came over to have asmall but fun party.  You could buy small smacks and have them play in her room or something

Answer 8

What about some kind of craft party? That way everyone has a souvenir to take and remember.  If she is in to jewelry beads are cheap and you can get lots for less.  Different colors/ kinds and even some dollar stores sell some. Get some elastic thread and make all kinds of stuff.  Or craft places sell very cheap photo frames, some made of cardboard or unfinished wood, they could decorate with glitter, sequins, all of which are cheap.  Another idea is a tea party birthday. Everyone could get dressed up, get a tea set for 20 dollars or so or use a pre-existing one and make lots of cookies, little sandwiches and finger foods.  Another idea for the party would be (back to the craft idea) to give the birthday girl special beads, like silver ones they also sell in craft stores and charms.  One  more idea, bake different things and have several decoration, food coloring, sprinkles, candy out on a table and everyone decorate their own miniature cakes or something.

Answer 9

Go with her interest.  

If she enjoys:

Music: have a karaoke party.  If you have a camcorder, create a music video.

Movies: reenact some scenes from her favorite movies.  Maybe ask how she would have changed the scene if she had been the director.  

Animals: go to a zoo (if there's one near you).  

Mysteries:  set up a 'crime scene' and have her gather evidence to solve the crime.

Answer 10

Go to the dollar store purchase a few bags of chips/pretzels etc, a cake or brownie mix and frosting, and a table cloth.  Check to see if they have koolaid there, if not get a few packets at your local grocery store (they're only 25 cents per pack).  Mix up some koolaid *you can use less sugar than what the directions say I make it with about 1/2 the sugar.  Invite a few of your child's friends over for a Birthday "Pic Nic" in your back yard, you can even ask that all gifts be outdoor toys such as bubbles, squirt guns etc.  Then at the "party" fix PB&J sandwiches, cut them into 4 wedges per sandwich and serve them with the cake/brownies and koolaid.

Answer 11

If you still have access to the pool let her invite seven friends, go to Walmart & get the chicken dinner special for under $20, a cake and some ice cream.  Then go to Blockbuster on her birthday and rent 4 movies off the wall & you get to pick a free one from the middle of the store for each one you rent off the wall.  This way every kid gets to choose their own movie.  Let them play in the pool, eat, watch movies all evening, sleep over and feed the cereal the next morning before they go home.  She's happy, you get the Great Mom award (again) and you have some change to buy yourself a bottle of wine to relax the next evening after putting everyone to bed.

Answer 12

have somin very simple  at your house like invite 2 close friends of hers serve hotdogs rent movieslet them play dress up with your old clothes bascillay let them have fun all day maybe let them spend the night

Answer 13

Chuck E. Cheeses :D

because they have that deal or whatever for kids on their birthdays.

tonnnns of fun(:

Answer 14

Spend a day in the park. Pack a picnic or BBQ. The kids can play on the play ground. Invite some close friends & family. Make it a potluck. Have everyone bring their favorite dish. Provide the hamburgers, fixings & drinks. Buy a pinata. I have not met a kid who doesnt like to take a swing at one of them things. Plus its kinda entertaining to watch the kids swing away at it. This way the whole family can be together & is safe for the 2.5 year old and 10 month old. Best of luck. Hope this helps.