Birthdays, holidays and parties kids love, for less money and less stress.
Who it's for
- Parents who want great birthday parties at home without a big bill
- Families who overspend every holiday season and want a calmer plan
- Parents who want fewer, better gifts and traditions that cost nothing
What's inside the ebook (61 pages, A5)
- Pages 1–5: Cover, Start Here (3 steps + what to do today), contents, the 5 ideas for calm celebrations
- Pages 6–11: Part 1, The celebration budget: map your celebration year, set the yearly number, where the money goes in a party, 8 hidden party costs, your own budget table
- Pages 12–28: Part 2, Birthday parties at home: the home party formula, the 2-hour schedule, 12 themes with full plans (decorations, food twist, 3 games, favour, example budget for 10 kids, cheaper and older-kid versions), 20 free party games, the 12 themes at a glance
- Pages 29–34: Part 3, Party food for 20 kids on a budget: the 6-part party table, exact quantities, the shopping list with an example cost, the make-ahead plan, party food swaps
- Pages 35–40: Part 4, Holiday seasons without overspending: the season budget split, gift budgets per person, food for the big days, travel and visiting, the no-regrets checklist
- Pages 41–46: Part 5, Gift lists and the one-gift rule options: 6 gift rules, a want-need-wear-read example, 20 experience gifts, scripts for family, a gift list tracker
- Pages 47–51: Part 6, Traditions that cost nothing: 30 ideas for birthdays, the holiday season and every week, and how to start one
- Pages 52–57: Part 7, Party timeline, 4 weeks to the day: week by week, the last days, hour by hour on the day, after the party
- Pages 58–61: Quick reference, your companion planner, next step, back page
What's inside the companion planner (13 pages, A4 + US Letter, fillable)
- Pages 1–2: Cover and Start Here
- Pages 3–4: Party budget sheet (filled example + blank)
- Pages 5–6: Party planner with the 2-hour schedule (filled example + blank)
- Pages 7–8: Guests and RSVPs with allergies (filled example + blank)
- Pages 9–10: Party countdown checklist, 4 weeks to the day (filled example + blank)
- Pages 11–12: Gift list tracker (filled example + blank)
- Page 13: Next step
How to use it
- Set your celebration budget for the year (Part 1).
- Plan the next party with a theme from Part 2 and the 4-week timeline from Part 7.
- Agree your gift rule with family before the holiday season (Part 5).
Formats and devices
- Ebook: PDF, A5, read on phone, tablet or computer, or print
- Planner: fillable PDF in A4 and US Letter. Type on screen in a free PDF reader, or print
- Examples use $; read them as your own currency
Always ask about food allergies on the invitation. Organisation and arithmetic only, not financial advice.
General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician, midwife or doctor about your child.
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