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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here are some tips:

1. Talk to your temple and let them know your financial situation. If you really are broke, you should not be on full dues. I'm on the board of my Temple and we do not turn anyone away b/c of their financial situation and work with people to reduce dues when they are having problems such as yours due to medical bills, etc. One non-negotiable is the bar/bat mitzvah tutoring fee b/c it goes to the tutor but you should be able to work out a payment plan.

2. In terms of the party, don't feel you need to have an extravaganza to have a lovely party. One of the best parties I've been to was a smaller party given by my friend on a budget. She only invited close friends and family and it was very "haimish."

3. What does your child want? Do they want a big party with the entire grade or do they only want to invite a few close friends from school? Do you have a huge family and you need to invite everyone or a small family? That will help dictate whether you can have it at home or at a local community center (which was a great idea).

4. For food ideas, you can also do something like California Tortilla or Lebanese Taverna.

5. If your daughter has her heart set on a dj, try to find someone who does the school dances. In my area (no longer in DC), that person charges $500 (so it's probably higher in DC). But it is much cheaper than going with the DJ companies and you don't need all of the bells and whistles.

6. You don't need a party planner - there are lots of resources on the internet to help you. Same with decorating - lots of ideas to help you. My friend on a budget decorated with pictures of her son and it was adorable.

7. For a photographer, you don't need to hire one of the big companies. See if you can find someone who will just take pictures and give you the disc (or whatever it's called). Then you can order the album online.

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Seems like a lot of expenditures for someone who really has limited financial resources.  I think "broke" may not mean the same thing in some communities as it does to others.  I'd be feeling pretty flush before I'd cater anything for a teenager from Lebanese Taverna and hire a DJ. [/quote]

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