It seems like kids' birthday parties are getting way out of hand these days, with parents trying to top each other for the Most Elaborate Party award! Why break the bank for a birthday party for your child when you can do it yourself on the cheap?
Here are our picks for the most affordable outdoor summer birthday locations and activities.
Whether they are pressing flowers atop a custom-made mud pie, leaving trinkets for the flower fairies or making daisy chains, flowers just seem to speak to little girls. Indulge this fascination with flowers and treat your special little girl to a birthday party overflowing in a riot of a springtime color.
As the hostess at a recent flower party of my own, I can attest to the fact that blossoms and blooms are perfectly suited to a little girl's party. The girls loved the flower-themed crafts and games, making the pre-party preparation completely worthwhile.
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