I like birthdays. I like parties. I like pinterest. I like crafting decorations. I like couponing and finding deals on food to serve at parties. I love to see my kid’s excitement at the birthday party. I like to see other kids happy.
There are many blogs about why we shouldn’t throw big parties for our kids such as this one. There are even bloggers who justify why we shouldn’t throw parties like this one. While I agree that many parents, including myself, overindulge their kids, I’m not sorry about throwing parties every year for my kids.
I have thrown quite a few parties in our small townhouse and kept the party to a reasonable budget. I have also rented a party room in a play cafe. I don’t think parties have to be extravagant and sometimes the most simple parties are the most memorable. I don’t think parties have to cost a lot of money. I’m excited when guests don’t bring gifts- although most do even when I have asked them not to. Its okay to come to a party without a gift, especially when the host has stated no gifts!
One of my favorite parties was my son’s 4th birthday with a batman theme. I spent less than $20 on decorations and about $100 on food. It was awesome!!! Most importantly, my son thought it was the coolest party ever!
Here are my top 5 reasons why I’m not sorry that I’m going to host a party each year for my kids.
- Its fun! Its fun! Its fun!
- A party is a good excuse for family and friends to come together.
- A birthday party is a celebration of that child… we are so busy in life! Its okay to take a day each year to celebrate that individual.
- For younger children, inviting the kids is a good way to meet the parents.
- The birthday child will love it!
