Don't Buy Birthday Cards - Make Them!

Once your children start school, they are always getting invited to birthday parties. It's not a big deal to buy a gift, but buying all those birthday cards gets so expensive. Mostly because they just get thrown away.

Try this - get some construction paper or pull some paper out of your printer. With crayons or markers, have them make a birthday card for their pal. Let their imagination flow - you will be amazed at what they draw for their friend. Keep it simple or get really fancy with glue, cutouts and stickers.

Always make a note on the card of what the drawing is and have them sign their name too. The kids feel like they made something special for a buddy and you save money. If the card does get tossed in the trash, it will not be a waste of $3. Who knows, maybe the friend will keep the special card and bring it out again in high school for a laugh!
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