Children’s birthday parties are often costly affairs.

Although weddings are more expensive, birthdays come every year.

To control some of the costs, avoid serving food at the party.

Over at Forbes, they’ve shared some tips on controlling party costs.

If you time the party right, you’ll avoid spending money on a full meal.

What an awful host, right?

And shout it far and wide: There Will Be Cake!

Six Ways To Stop Spending Too Much On Your Kid’s Birthday Party| Forbes

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