Friday, 13 January 2012

It doesn't cost the earth....

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This house is having a "frugal year", great way to start I know and even better time to have a Birthday Party BUT its not that hard.. few people said "it must have cost you". Well no it didn't and I will prove it.








Popcorn 99c
Pop Corn holders $2 Big W
Chocolate Bars $2.79 for 5 at Aldi
Kikki K wrapping paper used for drinks and chocolate bars $4.75
Coke bottles $1 each (I can't use the glass yet as too many young kids)
Cupcake cones $3.50 for 30 so 15c each, cupcake and whipping $2 for all made
Snow drops $75c per pack x3 (Christmas sale, was having milk bottles but changed on seeing these as cheaper)
Thomas cake, pack $29, recipe ingredients $15, total $44 and lots of swearing
Crisps $3
Marshmallow Pops $7 all up (mallows, white choc and sticks)
Fruit Kebabs, grapes, strawberries, watermelon $13
Vintage containers, all Vinnies $4
Cake stands (gift), Apothecary Jar lives in my bedroom from Sweet Style
Lolly bags Kraft $1 each (used 10)
Baking cups $4.95 for 25 (used 14 so $2.80)
Jelly $2
Bunting (handmade) $4 and lots of time but was re used from Kitty's B Day
Balloons $2 (had left overs from Kittys anyhow)
Pom poms re use from Kitty's
Plates, Coles $2.25
Straws $10 from Sweet Style but had from Kitty's
Wooden Cutlery $7 Sweet Style and now have left over for next party

TOTAL $130... you could take some off for the money I didn't have to spend as left over from Kittys Party or already purchased Vinnies find etc and add a bit if you wanted to cater for adults but we were 10-12 so tea and coffees all around xx

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