Birthdays are occasions for celebration and fun, but they can also be expensive. For your husband's, there are many ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. By organizing a picnic where everyone brings something to eat or choosing a coupon book as a gift, you can enjoy the party without breaking the piggy bank.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Create an Experience
Step 1. Plan a treasure hunt for your husband
Get inspired by places that have a special meaning for you and for him. As clues you can use the location of the first date, another where a funny episode happened or where you always wanted to go. If you have children, you can let them create the treasure hunt, with clues scattered throughout the house.
Step 2. Explore nature with your family or just the two of you
If your husband loves nature, spend some time outdoors if the weather is mild. Go for a walk, hike, bike or swim, depending on the season.
To make her birthday even more special, explore nature at sunset or sunrise
Step 3. Organize an outdoor game with friends or family
Gather together with friends, relatives or neighbors and play. Choose a game or sport that your husband likes, such as football, basketball, Frisbee or hide and seek, the possibilities are endless. The game can be competitive or just for fun.
If the weather doesn't allow for outdoor play, ask the local school or church if you can use the gym at those facilities
Step 4. Visit a museum if admission is free
Many museums and zoos allow free entry on certain days. It can happen once a week, a month or for special events, so ask for information in advance and consider this possibility. This is an ideal activity for your husband's birthday if you have children, but it is also a lot of fun alone.
Call the zoo or museum you are interested in, or visit their respective websites, to find out if admission is free on certain days
Step 5. Look for free activities to do in your city
Almost all cities organize free events throughout the year. When your husband's birthday approaches, do some research on the internet or in the newspapers and see if there are any upcoming events that might interest him, such as concerts, festivals or matches.
Step 6. Volunteer together for her birthday
If your husband cares about a charity, volunteer with him. Helping others is always a great way to spend your birthday, and it will also make your husband feel happy and satisfied.
You can go to the soup kitchen to distribute food or simply help a neighbor in need
Step 7. Crown your husband king for a day
Spoil him for 24 hours with all his favorite activities that cost nothing. For example, you could let him sleep all morning, prepare his favorite meal, or let him decide what to watch on TV.
If your husband enjoys spending quality time with you, let him plan the day. You can play the games they like, visit the places they like best or just hang out in bed
Step 8. Watch a marathon of your husband's favorite TV show
For a relaxed, low-key birthday, spend all day watching your husband's favorite series. Turn on Netflix, Amazon Video, or another streaming service and start watching.
Many libraries allow you to watch entire seasons of TV shows or movies
Step 9. Give your husband some alone time
While many men enjoy spending quality time with friends and family on their birthday, some also enjoy moments of solitude. If your husband has a lot of work commitments and a chaotic lifestyle, give him some time alone for his party. You can have him go fishing, give him total control over the TV, or just create a stress-free environment.
Method 2 of 3: Find a Gift
Step 1. Create a video for your husband
Record a short video where you talk to him. You can tell him a story, share old memories or just remind him how much you love him. If you have children, record them saying nice things about them or saying something.
Step 2. Create a coupon book that your husband will appreciate
This is a classic gift that your husband can use all year round. You can create coupons for activities, housework that you will do for him or other special privileges. Put expiration dates on coupons or let them use them whenever they like.
- You can enter coupons for a self-cooked meal, a non-stop siesta, or an outdoor adventure.
- For more tips, search the internet for coupon ideas.
Step 3. Ask your husband's friends and family to write him a letter
The letters written by loved ones on his birthday will be a beautiful memory. They can be filled with funny jokes, moments spent together, or even contain a list of their favorite qualities of him. Collect all the letters together and arrange them in a book.
Step 4. Bring your husband breakfast in bed
Give him a morning gift this way. If you already have the ingredients for eggs, a sandwich, pancakes or any other breakfast food, prepare them in the kitchen, put them on a nice plate or tray, and surprise your husband when he wakes up.
Step 5. Find some old photographs and give them to your husband
Search old photo albums and find photos they may like. Nostalgic gifts are always appreciated and you can even frame pictures with old or self-made frames.
Step 6. Come up with a quiz game inspired by your family
Create a game for your husband by thinking about anecdotes about relatives and friends. You can choose simple questions, such as "What month was your aunt born?" or harder, like "What's your best friend's favorite movie?"
Write the questions on card stock and order them with a rubber band or paper clip. Write the answers on opposite sides of the cards
Step 7. Create a custom playlist for your husband
If he loves music, make a playlist just for him. You can compose it with his favorite songs or with songs that are important, funny or with an emotional value for both. Download it to your computer, iPod, phone or put it on a CD.
Step 8. Write special cards for your husband and place them in a glass jar
Cut strips of paper and write a sentence on each. You can choose shared memories, jokes, special event dates, or qualities of your husband that you adore. If you have children, ask them to write messages for them too. Once you have composed all the cards, fold them and place them in the jar.
For the finishing touch, decorate the jar with "Happy Birthday" or another greeting message
Method 3 of 3: Organize a Party
Step 1. Print decorations found for free on the internet
There are dozens of websites that allow you to choose decorations to print for birthdays. You can print swags, bags or greeting cards; if an object is paper, you will find a template to print it.
Step 2. Make a special dessert with the ingredients you have at home
If you have a cake mix available in the pantry, great! But a birthday can also be celebrated with more unusual sweets. Search the fridge and pantry for ingredients to make other desserts, such as cookies, brownies, or chocolates. You can garnish them as you would for a cake, making them equally suitable for a party.
If you don't have sweets at home, create a celebratory dish using specially cut fruits and vegetables
Step 3. Have a picnic where all of your husband's friends will contribute a plate
Invite his friends to a park if the weather is mild or to an indoor location if it is cold. Explain that they will have to bring a dish to share with everyone and you can create a dish with the ingredients you have at home. That way, there will be enough food for everyone.
Step 4. Throw a retro party for your husband
Plan a party where you'll play her favorite childhood games. You can make his favorite board games and ask his friends to bring more.
If the weather is nice, ask guests to bring games to play outdoors as well
Step 5. Organize a screening of your husband's favorite movies
Create a cinema-like experience by inviting his friends over to your house for a movie, or just have your family join in. Dim the lights and make popcorn if you have them at home. If your husband wants to watch a movie you don't have at home, search the library.
Advice
- Many restaurants and other venues offer free birthday dishes. Search the internet for special offers that may be of interest to your husband.
- If you want to organize a party by invitation, send the invitations electronically and not by post.
