Just about every mom is looking for birthday party ideas on a budget to save money during her family’s next birthday party and we have some fabulous suggestions below! With these great DIY ideas, you can throw an awesome birthday party and still have room to spare in your monthly budget!
Be sure to check out my 100 + Birthday Party Activities, Ideas and Recipes for even more fun ideas!
For more ideas, stop over and check out my Birthday Party Ideas board on Pinterest, including my post on How To: Arrange Kid’s Birthday Party on a Budget! And to make your next one super special, learn the Keys to Throwing a Memorable Birthday Party!
Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget:
All of these ideas are a great way to celebrate a birthday on a budget! You don’t have to break the bank to throw a fun birthday party for the kids!
Birthday Party Ideas on a Budget
All of these ideas are a great way to have a birthday party for an inexpensive price!
These delicious Bubblegum Cupcakes would be even more fun than chewing gum!
This cute DIY Superhero Birthday Card would be a nice touch to your child's gift.
In just a few minutes, you can whip up this Simple Donut Birthday Cake!
If you're planning a preschool party, these DIY Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Birthday Invitations are so cute!
Celebrate with a touch of nature and make these DIY Woodland Fairy Crowns.
Add some "color" with this beautiful DIY Rainbow Birthday Cake!
After serving the food, use extra party supplies to make fun Paper Plate Crafts with your little guests!
DIY Frozen Winter Snowflake Cake, Cupcakes, & Wand + Free Printable
These DIY Frozen-Themed Birthday Party Cupcake Toppers would be great for a winter-themed party!
Skip the soda pop and serve these yummy Coca-Cola Cupakes instead! Kids will have a blast "sipping" their dessert!
Make your own giant DIY Glitter Candles for the birthday cake.
Instead of making a cake, bake a Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza - big enough for 16 kids!
Serve a healthy dessert with this pretty Fruit Tower Birthday Cake.
Make a handmade DIY Happy Birthday Banner for the party!
If your kids love Spiderman, they'll go crazy for this DIY Spiderman Birthday Cake!
The adorable Butterfly Grape Snack in this bento lunch would be a super cute party favor!
Let your child make his birthday wishes last with this DIY Birthday Wishes Card Holder.
Instead of juice or soda, serve a kid-friendly mocktail! There are 30 different Mocktail Recipes to choose from!
Help guests make DIY Birthday Crowns to wear during the party!
You don't need an ice cream maker to prepare this No-Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream!
Have a LEGO fanatic? Make these DIY LEGO Birthday Cards!
These delicious Blueberries n' Cream Cookies would be wonderful for an outdoor gathering.
Use pretty paper to make your own Paper Fan Backdrop - great for taking pictures during the party!
Busy your guests' little hands and set up an origami crafting station! Choose from these 10 Origami Activities for Kids!
Make this gorgeous Rainbow M&M Birthday Cake for your baby's first birthday!
This Butterfly Birthday Invitation in a Box would be a lovely and memorable way to let your guests know about the party!
Turn dessert into a photo op with this DIY Smash Cake for Baby's First Birthday!
Upcycle a map into this unique Recycled Map DIY Birthday Banner.
Have an Alabama fan in the family? These free Alabama Roll Tide Party Invitations would be perfect!
Welcome guests with this DIY Birthday Balloon Wreath.
This Elmo Birthday Cake would be great for a Sesame Street party!
Let your kids make their own DIY Personalized Birthday Plate!
These beautiful Lemon Confetti Cupcakes are a perfect treat for a birthday party!
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Cindy Hoffman
Thursday 3rd of March 2016
Hey Kelli,
Those are some really nice birthday ideas. My sister's birthday is coming next week and I was looking for some ideas online when I landed here. Thanks for sharing the inspiration, I am goign to use some of these ideas to brighten up that day.
Cindy
Katrina
Monday 3rd of March 2014
HI!! Im having my sons 1st birthday party soon and he is in love with Little Bear. This set up is awesome.. Please Please Please can you tell me where to buy the plates and table covers even the centerpeice? thanks sooo much!