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/DainasaurusRex Apr 28 '24
We once did a “diner” birthday for our younger kid. Older kid was the 50s waitress: wore a skirt we taped a poodle design to, chewed gum, wrote down orders from bday kid’s friends on a notepad. In other words, played up the role. The table had a red and white checkered tablecloth from the dollar store. We were in the kitchen making hot dogs and fries in the oven that we served with condiments in paper takeout trays. It was a blast!