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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dollar tree for decorations and paper goods (though sometimes Target and other places are cheaper for plates in larger sizes).

$5 pizza's - several pizza places have deals right now - 3 double cut
Fruit, veggies, chips, sandwich platter from Costco or where ever
Bottled water and maybe a few sodas/ice tea for adults
Costco Cake $20

Then activities[/quote]

The above is not the OP— I know, because I am the OP!— and the above food sounds like a very bare minimum of $80 just for the food. If minimal decorations and paper goods (we are also doing Dollar Tree) and minimal for favors, I think that still sounds like $120+. With $0 activities, maybe that’s it? If it’s even $3-5 per kid for activities and games, you’re butting up against that $200 minimum I mentioned. So, I feel better, because that sounds pretty minimalistic.

We are not doing anything crazy IMO, but it’s still about $6 per kid for food, drinks and cake, $6 per kid for special activities and games, $3 per kid for favors. Then that leaves $75 for fairly fancy (diy) decorations and tableware and extra food for adults. [/quote]

Not at all the bare minimum.  You can cut your own fruit and veggies so its cheaper than a platter - carrots and celery, maybe cucumber or green beans depending on price.  Bags of pretzels at Aldi's are often $1-2, just need 2. A few ago they are $.60.   If you want to go fancy, then you can spend more but if you are looking for a budget.  Kids in K. want simple so you just go fancier for the adults- some adults will eat pizza, some not so we usually get subs too or something else for adults.

If you want fancy, then you have to be very creative.[/quote]

Just don’t do fruit. You don’t need decorations either. Dollar store favor. Cake. Pizza. Done.[/quote]

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