I have a BIRTHDAY Problem HELP!  

I was so lost in my thoughts I thought my daughter's birthday was this Saturday it's next Saturday. I am going to ask the father to buy the chips and stuff with his food stamps. I think this should be fair enough. Only $20.00 should not hurt. I will join the 2 in what ever I decide. Thanks

Surly he could do that much.

By the way, you can throw a perfectly good party for less than $100, if you do a 50's or 60's theme and have home made games and hotdogs and cake and ice cream and jello, just like we did back then

I remember the fun we use to have. I know it will work out fine. I might save if I can try to make a cake. Thanks very much.

You have helped so much. I nevr thought of the finger foods. I am good with this kind of stuff. Thanks very much for this. I must get my list while I read this post. :)

I can't promise to make the cake. I make dry cakes. I can shop at the dollar store though. This I can do today. I have no family to ask for a dish. Maybe her family can do this. Thanks so much

I am not saying make the cake 100% from scratch - buy a cake mix that is a MOIST cake mix and use that. Also, Super Wal-Mart & Winn Dixie have very cheap cakes.

Most all kids like chocolate so here a mayonnaise cake recipe
MIDNIGHT MAYONNAISE CAKE

2 c. sifted cake flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. cocoa
2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. mayonnaise (Kraft Miracle Whip)
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift cake flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt into bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, water and vanilla. When thoroughly mixed, beat well for 200 strokes, scraping spoon and bowl several times.
Pour into 2 floured and greased pans or one 9 x 13 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Frost as desired.

I was looking at walmart cakes today. Thanks again for the help.

Wish we could help more. Walmart does have good cakes

Wish we could help more. Walmart does have good cakes

I agree! As long as your daughter is ok with sharing her birthday (and i am sure that she would be) then have a joint party! Hope all works out for you! Please post and let us all know wha you decided to do and things went ok!

My daughter would always be willing to share with anyone. The problem for me is my daughter is suffering hard with peer pressure. She don't want kids to see her pay less shoes. Even though she loves them. The lower costing clothes etc. I planned on going to the old navy outlet to buy her some clearance items. I already have some shirts from t j max clearance hidden. If I have a party for the both and it sucks because of low funds. My daughter would never forgive me. I am trying to teach my daughter not to care about the other kids. It's hard to do with the bull she had to deal with already. Now Megan is being picked on. I had to meet her yesterday because kids pulled her hair hard on the bridge. This girl walked an hour out of her way to my house frightened. I was on one side waiting on her. I want to have a cost effective party no one will laugh at. I don't plan on decorations and such. But truly speaking My money is gone. I have to get a blessing somewhere. Thanks
p.s I can't make the cake. I make dry cakes and would embarrass my daughter. They have cheap store cakes with frosting in the middle. Or Carvels cake

reading about the way the kids are treating Megan just make me furious. If you can make the pary fun enough they will forget about the cost. Have the kids dress for a fifie party or something like that. That'll send them to the thrift store.

How about having the party later on when money is not so tight?
My daughter would not invite anyone to a party who was going to criticize the quality of her belongings.
How about a trifle instead of a cake? It is cake with jelly and fruit and topped with custard. It wont matter how dry the cake is because it is soaked in jelly and fruit juice.
We used to have small tea parties for our kids birthdays. 2 or 3 friends would come and have tea of sandwiches ,cake or trifle and play in the garden.
It was not stressful and the kids chose best friends to come.
We didn't expect a present to be given and it was lovely if they brought one. They had a fun time and went home happy.
We had balloons and water pistols and told parents not to dress them in their best clothes.

This sound very nice in deed. I have never heard of the trifle. I will be doing it from all the advice I have hear. I know it will be nice for them. I don't care about the others opinions. I never give cheesy party's. It will be on Saturday and very hot. I thought it could be finger foods like mentioned here. A nice sheet cake,some chips etc. Thanks so much

Oh your so sweet Wanda, I will let both the girls read this post. Thanks again so much. :)

Now th kool-aid was a help. I was going to buy capri sun's for the kids. This saves me a lot right there. Thanks and yes the girls will get the hugs. :)

If we keep going we will have this party planned for you

I have so many things from this list I am using. I thank every one here.

I like the idea of an ice cream bar. Is this set up on a table or a real bar? I am glad to be getting such great ideas for the girls. I will have to let you all know how it went. I have a couple of days to see what happens. Thanks very much..

Just on a folding table is fine. We set out the different candies in little bowls with spoons, so they could add them to thier icecream as needed. Also, the whipped cream in a can is great. Good luck. I"m sure your girls will have a blast! oh yes, I almost forgot. Tell them happy birthday!!! (:

We had an ice cream sundae bar at our wedding! It was a lot of fun!

This is on the top of my list. I think this can be great. Thanks both of you. :)

The girls gift's have to be equal or not at all. I would not sleep well. She is in such need of love. She asked me today "can you adopt me? I am having fun just planning the party. Thanks

YOu are doing the right thing. Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't. You obviously are a loving mother and this girl sees that. Keep giving her the love you have and have a great time with the party.

Thanks very much for the kind words. I feel we don't ask to be born. We have to do what we can for others. I never saw a price tag on love. Thanks very much.