Five Easy Ways To Save Money on Childrens Party Supplies at Partyz.co.za

Every parent wants their childs birthday party to be fabulous, but sometimes the costs involved with planning the perfect party can seem overwhelming. Here are five easy ways to save money on party supplies for your childs birthday party, and still throw the best party ever.

1. Use colored party supplies to enhance printed partyware.

Party supplies printed with designs featuring your childs favorite character, or scene, are one of the easiest ways of introducing a theme for your childs party. However, purchasing the full range of printed goods for each child can be expensive.

With a clever combination of printed items and more affordable, solid colored party goods, it is possible to capture the full effect of the party theme without breaking the bank. When choosing which printed goods to purchase consider which are the most disposable, for example plates and napkins. The printed designs on such items will generally be covered with food during the party, so colored items can easily be substituted.

Party Tip: Large items such as table covers and balloons, along with those your guests will take home such as loot bags and party hats, will have the most impact in your chosen printed design. Solid color cups, plates and napkins, in a co-ordinating color, will save you money without detracting from your party theme.

2. Purchase packs when they are available.

Many party supply retailers offer party packs for sale. These packs may be bundles of two or three products, or they may include everything you need for your party. Regardless of the inclusions, these packs will generally offer you a substantial saving on purchasing the items individually.

Before purchasing a pack, research the prices of the individual items. Some retailers may make it seem like they are offering you a discount by offering a pack, but are instead charging you the same price, or more, than you would pay if you purchased the items individually.

Party Tip: To ensure you are making a saving, consider whether the pack includes products you were not already looking to purchase. If this is the case, buying a pack may mean that you are paying for a number of items you may not use.

3. Balloons, the perennial party favorite.

No other decoration says party like balloons.

Helium-filled balloons are one of the quickest, and most versatile, methods of creating a party atmosphere. You can tie them to your mailbox as a party landmark for guests, attach a bunch to a metallic balloon weight for a great party centerpiece or let them float to the ceiling to provide a fabulous cascade of ribbons and color.

The most affordable way to incorporate helium balloons into your party décor is to hire a Do It Yourself Helium Balloon Kit. These kits offer a substantial saving on purchasing inflated helium balloons, and most party retailers will have them available for you to rent. The kits are easy to use, and the retailer will show you the correct way to inflate the balloon when you pick up your kit.

Party Tip: Shop around. When it comes to helium balloons and do-it-yourself kits, prices can vary greatly between retailers. Choose a retailer that is in a convenient location for you, because you will have to pick up the helium kit before your party, and return the empty helium tank once your party is over.

4. Check the items you have at home.

You may be surprised at the items you have around the home that can be used to decorate your childs party. A great place to begin your search is your Christmas decorations box. Plain colored baubles, tinsel, and mini-lights can be strung around doors and windows indoors, and through trees and shrubs outdoors for a magical, festive atmosphere.

Your childs toys also make great party decorations. Place a group of large toys of a similar color or theme in an attractive display in a corner of your party room, or arrange smaller toys on the party table as a centerpiece.

Many household items can double as party decorations, especially for theme parties. Beach towels, pool inflatables, and fishing nets are wonderful for seaside or underwater parties, while flowers, glitter, and mosquito nets can be combined to create beautiful dells for fairy parties.

Party Tip: Look through the items you have at home before you purchase party decorations.

Purchase inexpensive items to co-ordinate with what you already have rather than paying for items you may not need.

5. Look for craft projects you can make yourself.

Often the easiest way to save money on your party is to find great projects you can make yourself. Pinatas, placemats, garlands and coloring-in pages are all wonderful party crafts, they are easy and inexpensive to make and can be used to decorate, or entertain guests during your party.

The Internet offers a wide variety of freely available craft projects and patterns, and you can even search for projects that are tailored to match your party theme.

Craft projects are also a great way to involve your child in the preparations for his/her party. Not only will your child enjoy making the items with you, but he/she will be delighted to see them used as part of the special day.

Party Tip: You will be very busy just prior to your childs party, so choose projects that have a big impact, but can be made quickly and easily.

Creating a fantastic party to celebrate your childs birthday does not need to cost a fortune. Using everyday items, and your imagination, you can easily create affordable parties your child will remember for a lifetime.

Kate Winch is an Event Co-ordinator, and Director of Princess Lulu Events (http://www.princessluluevents.com), an event and party business based in Sydney, Australia. Princess Lulu Events is Australias Home of Great Parties offering access to a wide range of event and party services, Australian Online Party Supplies Shop (http://www.princessluluevents.com/shop) plus free party tips and ideas. Subscribe to their monthly newsletter for your Free Party Planner and Checklist. © 2005 Princess Lulu Events (http://www.princessluluevents.com).

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