Birthdays are one of the most celebrated occasions, and no
matter your age, you certainly are excited about your birthday—unless, of
course, if you hate to remember that you are getting older. But almost everyone
looks forward to celebrating his or her birthday, no matter the financial
status. However, when strapped for cash during your birthday, it might be of a
challenge to throw a party, so here are some tips on how to celebrate your
birthday despite being on a budget.
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| Birthday on Budget |
1. Celebrate multiple birthdays at the
same time. This may sound a little stingy, but this is actually a good
idea. Find a friend or a close relative who share the same birthday as you do,
or a closer date from your birthday, and celebrate your birthday together.
Despite having different guests, you can still have a great party within a
budget. Plus, take it as an opportunity to widen your social circle.
2. Limit your numbers. It is best to
keep your guest list to a limited number. If you really want to save or not
spend too much since you are in a tight budget, only invite people within your
close social circle. If the people within your social circle are still too
many, invite them ahead of time and make sure you get them to RSVP so you can
plan further about the menu and any other details that need financial
attention. Also, politely and tactfully ask the people you invited not to bring
anyone else without informing you first as you are on a budget. Be honest and
open to avoid any problems.
3. Keep it simple. Keeping your
birthday celebration simple is one great way to save money. Don’t be envious of
your friend’s birthday or at least match last year’s celebrations by spending
lavishly. It could be a potluck, salad party, or a simple barbeque in the
garden. A sleepover with movie marathons is also another great idea. But what’s
important is that the people that matters most to you are with you on this
special day. There are a lot of ways you can celebrate your birthday within a
budget.
4.
Choose the
right time. Another great way to save money is to choose the right time of
the day to celebrate your birthday. That is, you choose the time of the day
when people are not as hungry as they are usually or the time when they have
already eaten. Around after lunchtime would be a great time since you only need
to serve snacks rather than heavier type of foods.
About the author – Manilyn Moreno has several years of
experience in catering and writing. Her friends were her first clients when she
started out in the catering industry. Managing event financial and recipes has
been made easier for her through the aid of software for catering .
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