Recession-Proof Parties!
Party Planning Birthday Freebie Experts Share Tips and Advice on Throwing Sensational Kids' Parties on a Shoestring Budget.

SEATTLE, WA, July 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The "R" word. It's been on the lips of talk show
hosts, financial analysts, news reporters and anchors, and everyone the past year. America
is in a recession and consumers are worried their dollar won't go as far as they'd like and are
holding onto their purse strings tightly.

But, that doesn't change the fact that birthday parties are still a big business. Kids don't care
that the economy is taking a downturn, so how is mom and dad supposed to throw a bash on
a shoestring budget? Party-planning expert Lisa Kothari, founder of Peppers and
Pollywogs (http://www.pepperspollywogs), and birthday-freebie expert Julie Northrop,
founder of FreeBirthdayTreats.com (http://www.freebirthdaytreats.com) have gathered their
tricks and tips for recession-proof children's parties.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
"Parents can easily throw a fun and impressive kid's party on a budget if they just get a little
creative with the theme," says Kothari. "Think about what your kids really like to do, what
activities really make them happy. Then, create a few themed ideas and before you know it,
you'll have yourself a successful party."

Some examples of budget-friendly themes include:
Make Your Own Outrageous Cookie Concoctions
A Messy Party
A Carnival Party
All About Me Party
Fantastic Food Fight on a Shoestring Budget

DON'T FORGET THE FREEBIES!
If you can't afford a party, find free treats to celebrate! Northrop created
FreeBirthdayTreats.com as a means to help others continue celebrating their special day in
this recession and beyond. With offers ranging from FREE kids' meals to discounts on
toys, Northrop states, "Parents will find deals that save money and are valid not only on their
kids' birthdays, but also for the birthday week - if not for the entire birthday month." Now
there is no way your special little someone misses out on a birthday that will never come
again thanks to FreeBirthdayTreats.com.

TOP MONEY SAVING TIPS FOR THROWING KIDS' PARTIES:
1.Make your own invitations, decorations, and games/activities.
2.Hire a babysitter or ask family and friends to provide the entertainment.
3.Make your own food and birthday cake.
4.Keep the number of your guests within reason.
5.Take advantage of the freebie/discount offerings to celebrate.

Lisa and Julie are available for interview regarding recession-proof party planning and
birthday freebies! To set up an interview or to find out more about Lisa Kothari and
Julie Northrop, please contact lisak@pepperspollywogs.com (@LisaKothari -
http://www.twitter.com/LisaKothar) and julie@freebirthdaytreats.com (@JulieFBT -
http://www.twitter.com/julieFBT).

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Peppers and Pollywogs
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