Sometimes you have to get creative when it comes to celebrating a birthday! That is especially true if you have no money. After all, birthday parties can be expensive occasions. A birthday party can make your wallet feel a whole lot lighter at the end of the day because you need a cake or other delicious celebratory food, there are presents to buy, there may be alcohol to purchase and decorations for the party can be costly.

- Presents That Don't Cost Any Money

Here are examples of presents that do not cost money:

• You surprise the special boy/girl with a scenic drive around the city or some tourist destinations.
• You plan a picnic with a big group and ask each person to bring a dish. Your own dish is composed of food items you already have in your kitchen.
• Tell all of the guests to bring cameras. Take silly pictures of each other during the party; you will be laughing! After the party, download the photos and create a collage and then gift it.

Remember that after a birthday party people often remember the experience more than a physical present. Quality time spent together really does mean more than a material item.

- Party Decorations: Free Versions are Online

Perhaps the birthday gal likes party decor or you want to spoil the special guy with a festive party. You need decorations to celebrate the occasion. Again, you worry, as you have no money. Create your own decorations to avoid financial costs.

Free ways to decorate for the party include:
Print out free online templates for napkin rings, gift cards, and party favor bags. These items are available in different patterns on a several websites.

Print out a birthday banner, customized for the gal or guy, to display at the party. Check out Printfree.com for some great banners to use.

- Create a party feel

- Sing Happy Birthday in a group