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The most exciting event for any child is to celebrate her birthday and every birthday is incomplete without a party. To have the best creative kids’ party organised on a penny budget, it is imperative to plan the party in a systematic manner. Moreover, it is advisable to write down all the ideas and plans on a paper. Also, encourage active participation of your child by taking her inputs as to what kind of a party she would like, who all she wishes to invite etc. Here are the top 10 tips to organise creative kids’ parties on a penny budget: Organise the party at home, instead of outside. Depending upon the weather, you can even organise the kids’ party in a nearby park that will offer plenty of space for free-play. Fix a budget for the kids’ party and try to stick to it. Limit the guest list by inviting your child’s close friends and family only. Instead of splurging on expensive party invites, send e-invites or invite via phone calls. Bake the birthday cake instead of buying one. Organise the kids’ party in between lunch and dinner to save on the food costs. Think of party of games yourself instead of having a child’s entertainer. Instead of giving away individual return gifts, put all the gifts in a khoyi bag and burst it towards the end of the party. Decorate brown paper bags with colourful ribbons & papers to give them the look & feel of unique yet creative party bags.

Baby Gift Ideas Are you confused about what to buy for a new born baby? Want to know about some of the best baby gift ideas? Do not get hassled; as with a variety of baby-care products, apparels, toys etc. available nowadays, it becomes easy to choose the right gift. Before anything else, think about what the parents actually need and how much money are you willing to spend. If you know it is a baby girl or a baby boy, then you can purchase the gift accordingly. Buy gifts that are used for daily care of the newly born baby. Moreover, the new parents will surely appreciate on receiving supplies of daily use such as baby pillow, blanket, new-born size clothes, booties, mittens, etc. An assorted basket with baby items such as teethers, rattlers, feeder bottles, tumbler, bib, napkins etc. will make a good baby gift option. Baby care gift set is another wonderful gift idea for new babies. The set of daily care products includes essential items for the little ones such as baby cream, baby powder, baby lotion, baby oil, baby shampoo, baby top to toe wash etc. that are safe for baby use. You may opt for gifting a larger gift; something must have for the newborn like a pram, walker, stroller or baby car seat etc. You can also keep a few toys along with one of the aforesaid gift items. Presenting a gift that the baby’s parents will cherish throughout their lives is to gift a keepsake/memento. Keepsakes such as silver spoon with baby’s name engraved on it, engraved baby photo album, a set of plaques with the baby’s hand and foot impressions etc. will help the parents make memories and make the gift stand out from amongst other baby gifts. So, choose from any of the baby gift items suggested above and do not forget to wrap it in a unique & attractive wrapping paper, making it a memorable one for years to come.