How to organize a children’s party in times of crisis

You don’t have to let your child’s birthday go unnoticed just because money is tight. According to party consultancy Cristina Buchain, who has been working in the children’s party market for 19 years, with a little originality and creativity, you can offer a delicious and very filling celebration, without going overboard! Check out expert tips:

open your home
Choosing to have the party at home or in the hall of the building instead of renting a space or celebrating at a buffet can represent between 25% and 50% of savings.

Put your hands in the dough
It is possible to reduce the final bill and still compose a beautiful environment with appetizing food. As? Get your friends and family to work with you to make handcrafted pieces and prepare what will be served. “If you are skilled in the kitchen or with manual arts, for example, make sweets or ornaments at home. Make the party favors yourself, just for the kids. But remember that this work requires time and dedication”, says the specialist.

Also read: 17 ideas for children’s party favors to make at home

Number of guests x food and drinks
After defining the location, the second step is to make sure of the number of guests, so as not to make a mistake in the account, ask for confirmation of presence. “That way, you don’t buy too many items,” says Cristina. “Calculate two snacks, 12 snacks, five sweets, 60 grams of cake and 750 ml of soft drink per person”, she adds.

free fun
Children’s recreation is a very important point, after all, they want to play and need to be safe. “Plan games, games and recreational activities for children to have fun in a healthy way and without additional costs. So, you don’t need to hire recreational professionals”, he concludes.

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