Children’s parties or any other party can be very expensive.
One of the best ways to cut party costs is to share the party!
For those who have never shared or considered party sharing before, here are some great tips on how to do it.
Decide who you would like to share the party with:
It is vital to consult with your child first!
Some kids just don’t want to share their party and that’s fair, but of course, with a little coaxing, maybe suggest a few friends or family and then ask them to pick a child they’d like to share with.
It’s probably better to share a party with another child rather than two or three children, as not only would it be more manageable, but your child would still want to feel special that day and not be taken away from the spotlight.
If your child is at school, perhaps you could share a party with another child whose birthday is around the same time. Whoever you decide to share with, it’s important that both children are happy.
When and where to have the party:
Team up with the other parent and decide among yourselves on a suitable date and place. Remember that you may have to compromise and compromise.
Suggest a play date with the other parent, and while the kids are playing together, you can discuss this with the other parent.
Who does what:
Make a list together of who you’d like to invite, and then start planning the tasks.
There are invitations to write and send; maybe you could get the kids involved in this if they are older and could make or write the invitations themselves.
There are so many things to plan such as a party entertainer, party supplies and decorations, food, party bags and the list goes on.
Another benefit of sharing a party is having another opinion and ideas and the fact that you can split up tasks instead of worrying about trying to do everything yourself.
At the party:
Teaming up with another parent is great because you also have help at the party, especially if you’ve decided to make your own party entertainment! For example, one parent can organize party games with the children while the other prepares food.
At the party, it excites both children equally and it is better to have two separate cakes with candles so that they can put them out together or take turns if they prefer.
Sharing a party is definitely worth considering if you are on a tight budget and would still like to give your child a wonderful party!