Birthday Questions

For the last year, Derek and I have been putting all of our spare change in a piggy bank for Zoey. The thought behind it was, we knew we'd be in school when her birthday rolled around, and money would be tight - so we wanted to make sure we had a little extra to give her a great 1st birthday. 

I know, I know, kids don't remember their 1st birthday... but it's more of a party for our family. We've made it through a whole year together. We are in this together. 

I keep thinking about her birthday, because I want it to be cute but simple. Nice but on a budget. Pinterest is one of those sites that is great for ideas, but terrible for "I wants." Sure I would LOVE to have a beautifully decorated buffet table, complete with striped straws, perfect cupcakes and amazing party favors - but my budget says otherwise. I don't need all that stuff. Like I said - cute, but simple. 

Seeing as Zoey was born on Halloween, I want to do a Halloween party. Plus, with the dollar store being my main "go-to", it makes sense with how much Halloween stuff they have. I'd love to have the guests dress up and have most of the party in the back yard. I have so many ideas - the problem is choosing just one or two ideas and going with those. My favorite idea is my party favors - I am making homemade glitter playdough, and putting them in decorated "monster" jars. I've been saving baby food jars for a few weeks now, so I should have more than enough :)

I know - I am a little too excited - but who cares! Zoey will only have one 1st birthday. I can be as crazy excited as I want :)