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Party on a Budget: Sesame Street

August 8, 2014 By Holly 4 Comments Filed Under: Celebrate, Party on a Budget, Sesame Street Party

After college I spent a year working as a nanny in Fairfield County. I was amazed at the extravagant birthday parties that parents were throwing for their kids. Don’t get me wrong, I love throwing parties with decorations and lots of details, but I think you can do it without breaking the bank.  Below are a few suggestions that I’ve learned along the way for throwing a Sesame Street birthday party (or any party) on a budget. Do you have any other ideas?

Below are a few suggestions that I’ve learned along the way for throwing a Sesame Street birthday party (or any party) on a budget.

Invites:: Purchase a jpeg invitation that can be emailed to your guests. You will save on printing, mailing, and all that time addressing envelopes. Evites are also a great idea, and this free option gets faster rsvp’s.

Decorations:: Use things you have around your house. I’m always amazed at the fun dishes, tableware, vases, and frames that I’m able to re-use after doing a little ‘shopping’ around the house. It’s also a good idea to invest in a few cute items that can re-use for other parties. I have white felt garland, rainbow bunting, and solid color tablecloths and dishes that are used again and again for parties and get together’s. By keeping the colors neutral (most of mine are either white, red, or blue) you can add other fun accent colors that match your theme.Focus on colors, not theme or character’s. You can purchase or make a few cute larger items that will make a big impact, but keep the rest to the color theme.

Below are a few suggestions that I’ve learned along the way for throwing a Sesame Street birthday party (or any party) on a budget.          (Balloon ceiling, Ribbon wall, Crepe paper ceiling)

Food:: Keep it simple. For a Sesame Street party, ‘Dorothy’s Fish Sticks’ and ‘Elmo’s Pizza’ are super cute, in-theme options that kids will love. Snacks could include goldfish crackers, ‘Count’s number’ cookies, or ‘Grover’s Veggies.’ Use paper plates and juice boxes for easy clean up. Find more ideas here.

Below are a few suggestions that I’ve learned along the way for throwing a Sesame Street birthday party (or any party) on a budget.

Games:: There are a ton of free party games available. Download free coloring pages, matching games, or pin the nose on Elmo. Have a dance party or ‘stations’ with different toys, simple art projects, and music.

How to throw a Sesame Street Party on a budget with invitations, food, decorations, and games How to throw a Sesame Street Party on a budget with invitations, food, decorations, and games

Cake:: Bake cupcakes, and use cute Sesame Street cupcake toppers. Easy peasy.

How to throw a Sesame Street Party on a budget with invitations, food, decorations, and games

Favors:: If you’re throwing a party for 1-3 year old’s, they usually don’t have high expectations for extravagant favors. Instead, give Elmo’s goldfish, Big Bird’s popcorn, or bubbles and sidewalk chalk.
How to throw a Sesame Street Party on a budget with invitations, food, decorations, and gamesHow to throw a Sesame Street Party on a budget with invitations, food, decorations, and games

Happy Planning,

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  1. 1

    MIchelle says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    These are great ideas! Turned out just adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. 2

    Laura says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    This is so cute, but still simple and realistic. A winning combination!

    Reply
  3. 3

    Brittany Ferrell says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:19 PM

    This is so cute! My daughter and I love Sesane Street! This would be great for a birthday or a class party! The teacher in me is already thinking “C” is for cupcake as a letter of the day party!

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  4. 4

    Kate A says

    February 7, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    I have an 18 month old that is newly obsessed with Elmo, so these adorable ideas are perfect as I start to think about his second birthday! Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply

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