Budgets can fly out the window when planning a child’s birthday party, but there are many ways to keep costs down
Planning a child’s birthday party can be a stressful – and expensive – endeavour. Photo: Getty
There was a time when children’s birthday parties involved a few Rice Krispie buns and a fizzy drink. The biggest stress for parents would have been knowing when to press stop for pass the parcel or musical statues.
Fast forward to today and children’s parties are a much bigger deal, with a whole industry dedicated to providing entertainment, food and decorations. Children’s parties are now taking the form of sushi-making afternoons, pottery classes or padel sessions.