Bent Measuring Stick

(If you remember when hosting a kid’s birthday party felt manageable.)

At-Home Children’s Birthday Party (1995 → 2025)

1995 Price — Hosting a simple at-home birthday party typically cost $40–$60 for cake, decorations, and a few games.

2025 Price — A comparable at-home party now commonly costs $150–$250, roughly a 3–4× increase before venues, entertainers, or party packages enter the picture.

Inflation has a way of inflating expectations along with prices, quietly raising the cost of moments meant to feel joyful and simple. And when the measuring stick bends, even celebrating another year of childhood begins to demand more of the hours parents traded to earn it.

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