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5 Reasons to Subscribe to Amazon Prime (That You Haven’t Heard)

November 18, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

If a Prime membership is something that you are considering, read these 5 reasons to subscribe to Amazon Prime. These are the 5 reasons that make it most worth it to our family and it may be worth it for your family.

Amazon Prime. It is hard to talk about shopping without Amazon coming up in conversation. It seems that everyone loves Prime. People can’t live without it. It has simplified the lives of many.

But is it worth the price? Sure you get 2-Day shipping on more than 100 million items. Prime Video gives you access to a variety of free movies including Prime Originals that you can’t see anywhere else. Prime Reading gives you access to books and magazines that are included with the membership. Prime Music and Prime Photos are two more reasons that people love Prime.

But those are not the 5 reasons to subscribe to Amazon Prime that our family uses.

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5 Reasons to Subscribe to Amazon Prime (That You Haven’t Heard)

My Prime membership was up for renewal recently and I did what I always do. I started evaluating the cost vs. benefit to decide is the membership was still worth it to me. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Prime. I feel like I use it all the time but I wanted to make sure that I was still getting a good deal.

Here are the 5 reasons to subscribe to Amazon Prime that are beneficial to our household.

Time is Money

You have probably heard that phrase a million times but what does it really mean? My time, like many of you busy mamas is extremely limited these days. Lots of my time goes to other people: my kids, my husband, my job. So if I can save a tiny bit of my precious me time by ordering essentials and gifts on Amazon, I am doing it.

I am able to make teacher gifts, purchase Halloween favors for class parties, create a dress up station for imaginative play, and organize LOL Surprise dolls all without leaving my house. Saving time is a huge benefit to me with Amazon Prime. Even if I procrastinate on a project, the 2 day shipping comes through.

Shipping Savings

Of course with Prime, you get free shipping. But here I am talking about money that I save by purchasing items for people on Amazon and shipping to them instead of going to the post office.

Just this week, my mother in law called needing her amazing hazelnut coffee replenished. I pushed a couple of buttons on my phone and had the coffee en route to her tiny little Louisiana town. If I didn’t have Prime, I would have had to go to the store, buy the coffee, find a box, pack it up, pay some postage and get it to the postbox. No thanks. The Prime method is so much easier.

I have also used this to ship stuff to my stepdaughter in college and gifts for friends that are out of town. Another fun thing that I like to do around the holidays is to find people to donate to using Amazon Prime. The Ronald McDonald House sometimes does Amazon wish lists as well many other charities.

This Christmas I am donating to a mother of 2 that fled her home due to domestic violence and lost everything and to a group that helps to provide Christmas gifts to more than 100 foster kids. It is a great way to donate to those in need without ever having to leave your home.

Better Than Retail Pricing

Sometimes you pay for convenience with Amazon. But you can find tons of items that are the same price or even better than retail pricing on Amazon. It is quick and easy to compare items on the internet to determine if you are getting a good price.

Compare the household items that you use frequently. I often find good deals on diapers, toiletries, toys and more.

Credits to Delay Shipping

If you don’t need your items right away, delay your shipping and earn a reward. The most common reward that i see is a $1 reward for select digital items.

I use this a lot if I don’t really need my items super fast. My husband loves buying movies so it is a nice way to offset the cost of those when I don’t have to use the 2 day shipping. If you order on Amazon often, this can really add up.

Hard to Find Items

This kind of goes back to the time is money statement. I use my Prime membership to buy things that I know are going to be hard to find. For example, we needed a specialty light bulb for our chandelier the other day. Instead of going to the home improvement store (which I do not go to often), I just hopped online and found exactly what I needed in less time than I could have loaded my kids in the car.

Here are some of the weird, hard to find items I have purchased recently: stovetop knobs, a specific princess backpack for my little one, a Halloween inflatable that had 7 pumpkins (one for each member of our family), Flavored coffee that I can’t find in stores, the best diaper rash cream that is hard to find in retail stores.

Holiday Shopping

From Thanksgiving until December 23rd, I get a year’s worth of Prime membership in just a month. Christmas shopping on Prime is so easy. Especially during this time of year, you will find great prices on toys and they make it just so easy.

Of course the Hot toys of the year may get sold out on Amazon too, but I find that it is sometimes still easier to find the hot toy on Amazon vs. the retail store. For example, the LOL dolls that my daughter is obsessed with have been sold out on Target’s website for what seems like months. But Amazon has a pretty good variety available at regular price right now.

I even found pumpkin spice everything and cute Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon. They really do have everything don’t they?

Amazon Prime Free Trial

If you are nodding your head in agreement with these 5 reasons to subscribe to Amazon Prime, you can try Prime free for 30 days by clicking this link. Here is to hoping you save some time, money and sanity by using Prime!

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Cute Thanksgiving Shirts on Amazon

November 15, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Find fun Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for women that will add a punch to your turkey day events. All of the shirts are under $20!

Under $20 trendy Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for Women

Our Thanksgiving feasts are usually pretty casual when it comes to clothes, food and presentation in our family. We make it a comfy event without stuffy clothing or fine china. Since we are all about casual, I wanted to find some cute Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon to wear to our big dinner.

And since I don’t ever have time to shop, it had to be on Amazon.

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Cute Thanksgiving Shirts On Amazon

We are gearing up to host our very first Thankgiving dinner at our home. The one week countdown is officially on and it looks like there is a lot of work to do! I am getting a taste of what my sweet grandmother has been doing for at least the 30+ years that I have been around (and longer).

So while I should be researching how to brine a turkey (because I have no idea), I am instead shopping for cute Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for women. Making Turkey shaped bagels and Turkey Eggs in a basket for my kids has also been on my list of things to do in order to avoid actually planning for Thanksgiving!

Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for you! And they are all under $20!

Gobble Gobble Gobble Tee I love the simplicity of this tee.

Gobble Gobble Gobble Shirt

Thankful & Blessed Tee The color on this one is gorgeous, very fall ish.

Thankful & Blessed Tee

Feelin’ Willie Blessed The Willie tee just made me laugh! I know someone could pull this off and look adorable in it. Feelin Willie Blessed

Eat, Drink & Be Thankful This shirt with some stretchy pants and you are set to eat ALL the green bean casserole! Eat Drink & Be Thankful

Thankful & Blessed Mommy & Me Set

My daughter and I love to match. How cute are these Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for Mommy & Me? Thankful & Blessed Mom & Me

Gobble Til You Wobble

This is my favorite silly Thanksgiving saying.

Gobble Till You Wobble

One Thankful Mama

Truer words have never been spoken. Do you feel thankful this year mama/ One Thankful Mama

Do you love to create a cozy and comfortable environment at your Thanksgiving table or are you a little more formal? I love hearing about other people’s holiday traditions! I hope that if you are a casual lover, that you find some cute Thanksgiving shirts on Amazon for turkey day!

If you have been procrastinating like me and working on your Thanksgiving outfit instead of dinner, check out this super easy, 3 ingredient, no bake caramel pie recipe. It is just about 5 minutes of prep work, some chill time and it tastes very similar to the O’Charley’s caramel pie. You will love it.

No Junk Stocking Stuffers for 3-5 Year Old Girls

November 5, 2018 by Stacy Craft 12 Comments

30+ No junk stocking stuffers for 3-5 year old girls under $5 that you can buy online! Make shopping easy and affordable this holiday season.

Back in October, I wrote a post about no junk Halloween favors to hand out at trunk to treats or class parties. It was pretty popular, mostly because I think parents are tired of finding tiny little trinket toys all over their house. You know, those things that get played with for 1 minute and then thrown on the ground as the kids move on to the next thing.

That got me thinking about Christmas and stockings. Stockings can easily become a breeding ground for junk if they become a last minute after thought. I wanted a big list of stocking stuffers for 3-5 year old girls that was under $5. Yes, I wanted inexpensive but not junk.

My last parameter was that I didn’t want a stocking full of candy. There will be candy in my soon to be 5 year old’s stocking (thanks Santa) but this list doesn’t include any food/candy. Only toys, accessories, crafts and essentials are included in this stocking stuffer list.

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Meal Time

I have one kiddo that dislikes meal time and fun dinnerware can sometimes help that situation and encourage eating. These cute items are perfect stocking stuffers for 3-5 year old girls.

Zak! Frozen Divided Plate – This brand of kid plates is the very best in my opinion. I previously bought other brands and this is the only one that has stuck around for 4 + years. The colors stay vibrant and they don’t warp in the dishwasher.

Zak! Frozen Water Bottle – We can always use a new water bottle for lunch boxes or to take in the car. If you have a Frozen lover, check out this Ultimate Frozen Gift Guide.

Moana Silverware Set – Kid size silverware makes it easier for little ones to eat without messes. Their favorite princess on the front just makes it more fun.

Bath Time & Hygiene

The daily routine will be much more fun with some special bath products.

Frozen Kid Bubble Bath – Princess bubble bath is fun and tear free.

Sudprize Bath Bombs – My kids love bath bombs! This one turns the water a bright color without staining your white tub.

Crayola Sugar Cookie Slime Soap – OMG! Slime meets soap in this cool little product. How cool! Icky slime with holiday scents to get you clean? My kids will go crazy for this! Also available in Jolly Jellybean & Artic Mint.

Munchkin Bath Crayons – If my kids can make a mess, they are happy. These are nothing that a little wipe down after a bath can’t clean up and the kids enjoy them.

Munchkin Bath Letters – I actually got these for my 1 year old but my 4 (almost 5) year old has been playing with them like crazy lately. She loves for me to give her words to spell since she now recognizes letters.

Oral-B Princess Battery Toothbrush – I use a Sonicare and I know my daughter will love brushing her teeth like Mom.

Frozen Toothpaste – Essentials with characters are so much more fun. True story, I would not buy my daughter a toy at Target this weekend. She was sad until I told her she could pick out some toothpaste. My kids are easy to please!

Unicorn Lip Balm – Lip balm is great because little girls feel like it is makeup but with no color, there is less of a mess chance.This one is in a cute unicorn shape.

Character Band Aids – My kids go bananas for bandaids. These are even better than stickers. My daughter will have 10 bandaids on by Christmas dinner, I promise.

Accessories

Wearable accessories make fun additions to the girly girl’s stocking. My daughter loves dressing up and a few accessories will surely put a smile on her face.

Cat & Jack Hairbows – I love the Cat & Jack brand at Target. It is nice quality at a good price. These cute little bows would fit perfectly in a stocking.

Kid Sunglasses – Sunglasses are always a fun little treat. Sunglasses remind me of the beach even if it is cold & dreary outside.

Magic Gloves – A pair of warm gloves to go with those cool shades!

Crafts

I like arts and crafts because they are typically inexpensive and unlike some other “cheap” toys, they provide an activity for kids and get used.

Sidewalk Chalk – This might seem like something better suited for an Easter basket, but my kids love playing outside even if it is cold.

Barbie Color & Style Purse – this would be a fun little coloring craft that is under $5 to include in a girl’s stocking.

Crayola Coloring Book – coloring books are a great way to occupy the kids and provide a minute or two of quiet time.

Play Doh Multi Pack – Play Doh is always good for entertaining kids.

Nail Polish – Polishing the nails is basically an art form. I like that this polish is non-toxic.

Crayola Twistables Crayons – These are the BEST crayons. They are encased in plastic to prevent breakage.

Model Magic – Modeling clay is a great way to encourage imaginative play and building.

Silly Scents Colored Pencils – Scented coloring elevates the expereince. My daughter got some of these over the summer and has really enjoyed them.

Trolls Giant Coloring Pages – Huge fun for a small price tag.

Toys

Here are several toy options for stocking stuffers for 3-5 Year Old Girls under $5.

Bottle, Rattle & Pacifier Set – If your little one loves baby dolls, this is a cute set for her baby.

66 Pcs. Lego Set – My daughter has legos on her Christmas list. I love that you can get this educational toy for less than $5.

LOL Surprise Dress Up Dolls Activity Kit – My daughter loves anything LOL doll related! If you need more than 20 other LOL Gift ideas that are not the dolls, check out this post!

Crayola Slime – Slime gets a bad parental rap in my opinion! (don’t hate me!) I have strict rules about it but we love it at our house. My daughter’s favorite is to slime her toy figurines and LOL Dolls.

Frozen Lip Gloss & Mirror Set – We have this and my daughter loves to apply the lipstick. The mirror is plastic so there it won’t break if dropped.

Books

Of course books are always a welcome purchase at my house. Reading to your kids is super important and there are quite a few choices that you can find under $5.

Fancy Nancy Book – We are into Fancy Nancy right now but there are lots of book options under $5.

Wipe Clean Workbook – Doing Pre-K school work is more fun with a dry erase marker!

I hope this list of stocking stuffers for 3-5 Year Old girls helps Santa fill those preschool stockings this year. Merry Christmas!

The Ultimate Frozen Gift Guide

November 2, 2018 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

Do you want to build a snowman? If you have a Frozen obsessed little one you probably can’t count the number of times that you have heard that! Check out the ultimate Frozen gift guide for all things Anna, Elsa & Olaf!

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When I set out to write the ultimate Frozen gift guide, I decided I would start with the Frozen things that my kids personally own and then move on to cool things I found online. Shock and a little embarrassment came when I discovered just how many Frozen products that we own.

My name is Stacy and my daughter is Frozen obsessed. There I said it. I thought we just liked Frozen but apparently we deserve a place in that obsessed category. Anna is the favorite in our house but Elsa certainly has made an appearance (and the rest of the gang).

The Ultimate Frozen Gift Guide

Use the ultimate Frozen gift guide to find gifts for the kid that wants and needs everything Frozen. From Frozen toys to clothing to everyday essentials there is something for everyone! Pick out the perfect gift for a Frozen birthday party or a great Christmas present.

Frozen Footwear

Frozen Girls Light Up Tennis Shoes – Fun Fact: I swore I would never buy light up shoes. Never say never right? My daughter loves these and they are good quality.
Frozen Princess Socks – my little one loves to wear these on “Silly Sock” day at mother’s day out. We have the Anna ones of course but they also have an Elsa pair.
Frozen Boot Slippers – These are so cute. I can never keep socks on my kids in the winter. Maybe these would encourage them!

Frozen Crafts

Frozen Watercolors Paint Book – my daughter starting liking these types of books when she was 3-4. We have had lots of different characters and this Frozen one was entertaining for her. She loves to paint the coloring book pages and hang them on the fridge.
Frozen Aquabeads Refill – Did you have perler beads as a kid? The aquabeads remind of that in a slightly easier for the parent format. Fair warning, if these beads spill it is a mess! But it is fun and my daughter loved the Frozen theme. You will need a starter kit to go with this if you don’t already have one.
Frozen Imagine Ink Book – Another childhood memory for me. These are such fun little books with the “magic” marker. The price point is great too!
Frozen Crayola Color Wonder – Coloring is one of my kid’s favorite activities. We love the color wonder products and this Frozen inspired set is no exception.

Essentials

.Frozen Divided Zak Plates – the zak brand has the best kid plates in my humble opinion. They hold up in the dishwasher and still look new years later. Not to mention that they make meal time fun!
Frozen Thermos – My daughter takes this to school at least twice a week. We fill it with chicken nuggets, pizza, ABC’s & 123’s and even milk with cereal on the side.
Frozen Backpack – Make school a little more fun with this cute bag. We had a Frozen backpack last year for school and used it every day!
Frozen Nap Mat – these are the best! Lightly padded and with a built in pillow and soft blanket. My little one has been using this at mother’s day out for 2 years.
Frozen Child Luggage – we actually have just a princess version of this but my kids use these for overnight trips to grandma’s. They are the perfect size for a few outfits and your favorite stuffed animal.

Physical Activity or Imaginative Play

Frozen Hopper Ball – Toys that double as energy release agents always get an extra star! These are great for those super cold Frozen like days outside when you can’t get out. The kids can bounce inside with minimal damage to your stuff. We don’t own this but every time we go to our local children’s museum both of my kids love the hopper balls.
Frozen Lip Gloss & Nail Polish Set – My daughter was just using this nail polish last night. It is a cute set that allows your little girl to pretend she is her favorite princess.
Frozen Mirror & Lipstick – The mirror is a hit. Even my one year old son loves making it light up. It is a toy so the mirror is a stick on reflective which I like because my crazy baby would have a glass mirror broken in about 10 seconds.
Frozen Bath Bomb – Pretend your tub has turned into a Frozen wonderland. My little princess is obsessed with bath bombs. I think this would be a great stocking stuffer! And it is handmade in TX!
Anna & Elsa Cool Tunes Sing Along Boombox – My daughter has the older model of this item. She used to walk around singing “Let It Go” in the microphone at the top of her lungs. I like that it is portable and easy for a 2-3 year old to carry around.
Anna Coronation Costume – We have so many Anna dress up gowns. My little one was Anna for Halloween one year and still likes to dress up as her favorite princess.
Elsa Costume – This is on the Christmas list this year. Ya’ll this is going on a 3 year Frozen obsession. I can’t wait to see what happens next year when movie #2 releases. Check out how we organize our Princess dress collection here!

Toys

Frozen Small Doll Collection – My daughter got this for her birthday and loves using this set to play in slime and playdough. They are small, figurine type dolls that fit in the palm of an adult hand. As a mom, I like these because although they are small, they are not dinky. They are chunky little figurines and we haven’t had one break yet (despite the slime plunges that they take often).
Frozen Elsa Magnetic Doll – Dress Elsa up in tons of different ways. My daughter enjoys this quiet time activity while her brother is napping. And if you are more into Anna, she has a magnetic doll set too. This one does have quite a few small pieces, so keep that in mind if your little one still puts things in his/her mouth.
Anna Baby Doll– We have the set with Anna & Elsa.
Frozen Bowling Set – These little bowling sets are great for indoor fun on a rainy day.
Frozen Tent – Tents are just fun period.
Frozen Magnetic Activity Scene – This is another good travel toy. We have used this on car trips and plane rides.
Frozen Pie Face – the popular game with an Olaf twist.
Frozen Operation – A game that is fun through the ages. Did you have operation when you were younger?
Anna Barbie Type Doll – There is also an Elsa. My daughter likes to play with these in her doll house.

Educational Items

Anna Lego Set – Legos are on my 4 (almost 5) year old’s Christmas list this year. Since this is her favorite Princess, we may have to give it a try.
Frozen Look & Find – Your kids can never have too many books! Reading is so important and i love the look and find interaction that this one provides. If you want to see our Frozen Christmas books, check out our Christmas book advent calendar tradition.
Frozen Puzzle Set – We have this item in the Peppa Pig version. I cut the picture off the back, put the picture and the corresponding pieces into a ziplock bag and then store all the pieces in the wooden box. It makes it easy to keep the puzzles separated.
Olaf Play Doh Set – Play doh is a great way to encourage the imagination and sensory development of young kids. If your frozen obsession is a snowman, this is for you.
Frozen Matching Game – Challenge your child’s memory with this fun game featuring your favorite Frozen gang.

Frozen Clothing And Accessories

Anna Hat with Braids – This was another birthday gift from a friend. It always gets cute comments when we are out and is a fun way to “dress up” without actually wearing a costume out. It is all about compromises when it comes to little princesses isn’t it! There is an Elsa option too.
Frozen Panties – A practical gift that is still fun for the recipient is the best.
Long Sleeve Elsa Nightgown – No better way to sleep than in an Elsa gown.
Frozen Hair Clips – Cute clips that would be great to add on to a gift or a stocking stuffer.
Elsa Robe – This looks nice and warm for chilly winter mornings.

Ultimate Frozen Gifts

Frozen Castle Playset – My friend at work sent me me this when her granddaughters outgrew it. We have had it for a little over a year and it is still in great shape so I would say that it is a good quality item. If you are looking for a dollhouse at a lower price, this one is cute and less than $50.
Frozen Bike – My 4 year old is in need of a new bike this year and she may just get this one for her Birthday! i think she would love the little doll sleigh on the back.
Frozen Jeep – My Dad and Stepmom bought my daughter a power wheels toy when she was 2. We still laugh at how now 2.5 years later, she can finally use it! We don’t own this Frozen version but it is very cool and would be super exciting to a Frozen fan.
Frozen Table, Chairs & Toy Organizer – I love this because it doubles as a gift for kid and parent. Kiddos love a table meant just for them. Use it for home picnics, to color or play. The toy organizer displays our favorite Frozen characters so maybe just maybe the kids will pick up their stuff off the ground and put it in the toy box? Wishful thinking?
Frozen Sofa – Ultimate doesn’t have to mean expensive! This is less than $40 and will be a favorite. My mother in law sent a vintage kids couch down for us recently and my kids go crazy for it and it doesn’t even have a Frozen princess or queen! Read the reviews, looks like this is best for small kids.
Olaf Snow Cone Maker – Do you want to build a ….. snow cone? Oh my gosh, I know some kids (and a hubby) that would love to have a snow cone maker at home. Especially one shaped like Olaf!
Frozen Ride on Sleigh – My daughter saw this on the computer screen and was losing it. “I want that!”

I hope the ultimate Frozen gift guide helps you to find the perfect present for your little Frozen fan. I am off to see if we can find some of our Frozen items to donate to make room for the new items that my baby girl is wanting for her birthday and Christmas this year.

And if you have any other little girls in your life that love the LOL Surprise dolls, check out this Ultimate LOL Doll Guide. Tons of LOL stuff to make your little one happy.

4 Ways to Save Money On A Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party

October 30, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

We love birthdays in our home and are known for celebrating birthday month instead of just one single day. See how I am going to save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party and how you can too!

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Birthday parties for kids at an establishment can get expensive very quickly. What happened to the days of having cake and ice cream at your house and just playing? Geez. I mean I get it. The big and elaborate, Pinterest worthy parties at lovely venues make for great pictures and are super fun. But many of us want to find ways to please our children and not spend a fortune at the same time.

My daughter chose to have her 5th birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese so I went on a mission to see how we could do that in the most economical way possible. I wanted to save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party and still have the magical experience that my daughter desired.

Save Money on a Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party

Book the Star Package

The Star package is the least expensive package that you can purchase. When you choose this package, it will automatically prompt you to upgrade. It is “only $5” per kid and may seem tempting because it shows you that you get a lot more stuff. If you upgrade, you receive 15 more tokens per child, a souvenir cup per child, 250 extra tickets for birthday kid and some extra balloons.

I have been to what feels like 100 birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese’s and I can honestly say that I have never noticed rather a table has 3 balloons (included with the Star package) or 6. I don’t think your kid will either.

The souvenir cup is not something that I personally think is worth it. The kids already get unlimited drinks in the regular paper cups that are provided with your party. To me, the magic is in playing the games and riding the rides not a cup that may or may not get taken home.

If you move to the next package, you receive an additional 250 bonus tickets for the birthday child. You get 250 with the Star package (so you would get a total of 500 with the upgrade). Again, to me this is not worth it because my child is going to get birthday presents at the party. I don’t feel the need to upgrade the party for additional tickets to get extra stuff at the toy counter.

You also get 15 more tokens per child if you upgrade. To me, this would be the most legitimate reason for upgrading. If you have 10 kids coming, that is an extra 150 tokens that you are paying $50 for (if you agree with me that the other extras that you get are not really worth it). If you keep reading, I will show you how to get 120 additional tokens for free. So you can save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party and go with the Star package.

Book the Party Online

Book your party online to get 20 free play points. It is that easy. The online process is easy to use and you can see available dates and times. You can also set up your deposit payment online and avoid having to make a trip up to the location (which I would probably never remember to do).

Book Friday, Sunday or Saturday Morning at 10

If you book a party anytime on a Friday or a Sunday or Saturday morning during the 10:00 time slot, you get 100 free play points. I love that they offer this for the early morning Saturday party. Friday or Sunday parties are not usually possible for us but the Saturday morning time works awesome!

We can get to Chuck E. Cheese, party all morning, eat lunch and still be home for nap time. And get extra play points for free just for booking that early time. Use them at the party for unexpected guests or if you don’t need them, save them for a rainy day. If you are feeling generous, bless someone walking in the door that is bringing their kids in to play. I think that would be such a fun thing to do.

Use Coupons for Extras

On the Chuck E. Cheese website, they always have great coupons that you can print or save to your phone. There are two ways to save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party using these coupons.

When we have parties, I am always worried that a sibling or someone that I had not planned for might show up and need tokens (maybe someone forgot to RSVP). Or there may be a kid or two that use all their tokens up in 30 minutes and have nothing to do for the next hour. You can buy extra play points using a coupon that is a pretty good deal.

I often see a coupon for 100 points for $20. Every time that I have used this coupon, the staff has been good about breaking the amount up over a few cards for me so that you don’t have to give 1 child a card with 100 tokens on it.

There are usually food coupons online as well. The pizza prices are usually the same that you are offered during the birthday party online booking. But you will find good deals on drinks using a coupon. For example, there is a coupon currently for 2 large pizzas for just over $30. That is the same price you will get during birthday booking. The kicker is that with the coupon, you also get 4 drinks. The drinks are $2.49 for adults so that is right at a $10 savings using the coupon. That is great if you want to have food and drinks for your adult guests.

I am not sure if they will let you use the coupon at the actual birthday party (I will find out at our party booked in a few weeks for sure). Worst case, I will send my husband or Dad to order and just pay for it separately from the party.

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Value

Last year I started searching different kid focused venues for birthday parties when it was nearing our birthday season. Several different places that I searched for had parties that started out at $250 or $300 before you even added food. In addition, many of these large dollar amount parties included a very limited number of kids. In order to get the number of kids included that we needed, some of these places would end up costing $450-$500.

I just couldn’t justify spending that type of money on a birthday party. The Chuck E. Cheese facility really offers a nice middle ground. It offers an indoor space (which we need for a December birthday) and the kids love it. Overall, I feel like the money spent is a good value for the experience that your kids receive. Especially if you follow these tips to save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party.

Do you have any money saving tips for a Chuck E. Cheese experience? I hope this list helps you save money on a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party for your child.