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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]$0 - gather at the very nice park down the street, where there is play equipment.  Plan for a few party games as well (races, pin the tail on the donkey). 
$20 - paper plates, cups, napkins.  I use old table cloths from home.  No need for hanging decorations,

$5=10 - cake, made by me
$25-$50, depending on how all-out I want to go - sandwiches, made by me; chips; cut-up fruit and assorted snacks.

Birthday presents from us will be another $50 or so.

You do have choices, OP.[/quote]

Is this fruit you've picked from your personal orchard? And like bologna sandwiches? Because I fail to see how you could feed like 10 kids on $25. And I have under 5s, so I'm feeding 10-20 adults, too. [/quote]

You said that your child is turning 6yo.  For a 6yo birthday party, IME parents drop off their children - so there would be no under-5yos at a party for my child turning 6yo.  And therefore no adults to feed.

For our children, we generally limit the number of guests to the child's age - so my 6yo would be inviting no more than 6 guests.

If you do add adults and preschoolers to the mix, then yes, you need more food.  I would feed them:

Array of sandwiches (PB&J; cheese; turkey; ham & cheese)
Cut-up fruit
Chips and salsa
Cake

We are still talking under $100.[/quote]

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