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12 Dollar Birthday

Have Unlimited Fun and Stay on a Budget

Author: Katie Kristine

When I was told that part of my job was going to be working with children’s birthday parties, I was PUMPED. My creative juices flow 24/7 which I am thankful for every single day. Because they flow so swiftly, I make doing crafty and thrifty things a part of my everyday routine. I am always on a budget much like the audience we reach out to on 12 Dollar Birthday and am constantly looking for ways to make the best out of what I have. I think I am a pretty good fit when it comes to inexpensive birthday party ideas! I recently moved back to Wisconsin from Minnesota and work from home with my two cats (Boots and Tubby). We are loving being back in our native land and still being able to do what we love… THIS BLOG.

IcE cReAm SuNdAe BaR

An ice cream sundae bar is the next best thing to having a birthday cake. Actually, maybe it’s better? Having a cake is really fun, don’t get me wrong. Hearing the Happy Birthday song and expanding my lungs to blow out the candles is still one of my favorite things to do on my birthday.… Read More IcE cReAm SuNdAe BaR

August 1, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

Birthdays Are Tough

Originally posted on All In A Dad's Work:
Ever been a kid’s birthday party? Ever notice what happens when it’s time to open the presents? Everyone wants to help. They swarm around the gift opener like a starving wrestling team around a hot pizza. It’s no different when you’re the birthday boy with a…

July 21, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie Kristine1 Comment

PiRaTe PARTY!

The thing I love most about this blog is that from post to post I can go from talking about kittens to talking about pirates. Meeooowwwarrgggghhh!!! This post is all about how to throw a pirate-themed birthday party. So let’s start with the food… Hotdog Ships! Hotdog supplies are super inexpensive which makes this party… Read More PiRaTe PARTY!

June 28, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

Kitty Fiesta!

This post is all about kittens and birthday party fun – dog lovers beware 🙂 We’re going to make some kitty headbands, face paint, and games all out of love for these cute and furry creatures. These ideas are inexpensive and really easy to make, requiring little to no money at all depending on what… Read More Kitty Fiesta!

June 7, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

Betty Crocker’s 1964 Party Book!

I scored this amazing book from a thrift store and am absolutely in love with it. The pictures and colors are beautiful and the content is super-great as well. Betty Crocker’s Parties for Children was written by Lois M. Freeman in 1964. It contains “…everything you need to know to make party-giving for 5 to… Read More Betty Crocker’s 1964 Party Book!

May 23, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

April Showers Brought May Flowers!

At last it is May in the Midwest and April shower’s have brought us many May flowers. Since flowers have been on my brain, I’ve been trying to think of easy and inexpensive ways to incorporate them into birthday parties. I got to thinking about paint and stamps so I peeked into my recycling bin… Read More April Showers Brought May Flowers!

May 4, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

Meet the Blogger!

Hi! I’m Katie, the blogger on 12dollarbirthday.com. I love this blog, it is my baby. Well, not my baby (it’s technically Mickey’s baby – she created this wonderful site), but I care deeply for it all the same. A while back Mickey gave me the reins to take over the blog… a lot to live… Read More Meet the Blogger!

April 11, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie Kristine2 Comments

DIY Candy Makeup!

Did you know that you can make your own makeup using your favorite candies!? Well, it is very true and quite delicious. Starburst lipstick and M&M eyeliner… sounds crazy but it’s oh so cool! I figured this time of year would be perfect for a making-makeup-mania post. Not only is this fun for everyday birthdays… Read More DIY Candy Makeup!

April 4, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

Invitations – Make ‘Em, Mail ‘Em!

I get that it’s easier to create an invitation electronically. You can send it electronically, edit it electronically – low cost, low maintenance. We must never forget, however, how good that feeling is to get a physical invitation in the mail that you can touch, smell, and admire every time you pass by it on… Read More Invitations – Make ‘Em, Mail ‘Em!

March 14, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

A Heartfelt Birthday

Quite frankly, receiving outrageous amounts of love on your birthday is THE BEST and everyone deserves it. Your birthday boy or girl is starting a brand new year of their life and should feel just as special as they did the year before. If you’re hosting a birthday party this month, we’ve got all the… Read More A Heartfelt Birthday

February 9, 2016August 23, 2016 Katie KristineLeave a comment

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