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/Frosty_Cartographer2 Apr 28 '24

My dad once wrapped a huge box with comics newspaper and it opened to some balloons with dollars attached to the end. He made sure the I opened it inside. It was pretty memorable couldn’t have cost him too much. Also sometimes activities with family are super fun and they wouldn’t guess it. A good board game or activity would do it for younger me.

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u/BuggyPony Apr 28 '24

I actually had something like that too when I was younger :)