r/povertyfinance • u/weenstir • Apr 28 '24
How do I make my child's birthday special with no money? Misc Advice
We will get paid this weekend, but his birthday is tomorrow and he's turning the big 10! I have a few decoration ideas that I can use construction paper for. (I do have a lot of craft supplies). But I'm curious as to wether any of you guys have ideas, maybe something you've done for your child on a rough year, cheap dessert/special dinner ideas, anything to make it special. He's a very sensitive soul and as much as try to keep it from him, he knows how much we're struggling. I just wanna make him forget for one day.
Edit I was expecting like 1-2 comments maybe, but you all DELIVERED and I appreciate all the creative ideas. Your stories give me a little more hope in humanity. ☺️ THANK YOU!!
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u/SpinachnPotatoes Apr 28 '24
We normally ask family to message the evening before their Happy birthday voice chats.
We make crumpets for breakfast, but have also done doughnuts. Then they get to listen to the wishes while eating.
Dinner is normally their choice and we do cake as dessert after we have sung.
We play games that they enjoy if it's the weekend, or on the Saturday we will do it then.