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Frugal Family: Birthday Party Gifts

The Forest Hills Patch Brings You Quick and Easy Tips To Save Big on Birthday Party Gifts.

Buying gifts for all the birthday parties kids get invited to can become costly for families.  The Forest Hills Frugal Family has some easy and inexpensive ways to say Happy Birthday to all of their friends -- without breaking the bank.  Consider the following before the next bash:

 

  • Make Your Own Cards:  At the beginning of every year, buy plain construction paper and envelopes for only a few dollars.  Let kids create their own cards for friends, decorate as they choose and say exactly what they want to say.  With cards running $2.00 - $3.00 a piece, this will help you save big over the years.

 

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  • Make Your Own Wrapping Paper: Why spend money on paper that is only going to get thrown away.  Save magazines, flyers and newspapers and have your kids create their own collage paper for friends. It is a great activity for them to pick out the pictures and words that they think will appeal to their friends.

 

  • Chip in with others: Rather then buying a small trinket or meaningless item, chip in with other parents or classmates to pool more money and get something you know the birthday boy or girl will really love.

 

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  • Make Your Gift:  For a close friend, give a great photo of the kids together; bake cookies that can be used at the party or create a make-your-own coupon good for a fun sleepover night.

 

  • Great Gifts Under $5.00:  For little kids and toddlers, gifts do not have to be expensive.  It is typically the least expensive items that kids like best.  Keep a closet filled with silly puddy, stickers, crayons, play dough, water balloons and Classic Little Golden Books (all $3.99 each).
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