Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Playscape or the local park? Invite the whole class or just a few friends? It all affects how much parents spend on their kid’s ...

A child’s birthday is a meaningful milestone and (at least in theory) a joyful occasion filled with whimsy and delight. But any busy parent can tell you that actually planning a kid’s birthday party — ...

Backyard birthday parties save money and are still a lot of fun for my kids. The kids play and do a craft, and we keep the food simple. There's more prep work for me, and my house gets messy, but it's ...