50 Hilarious Celebration Pics That Are Bound To Make You Smile

But if you’ve got an entire social calendar full of birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings lined up for this year, you might want to start watching how much you indulge. If you feel that you’re eating desserts more often than you’re making home-cooked meals, you might want to skip a few slices of cake or opt for a healthier option. We find that it’s often easier to say ‘no’ to a small snack than it is to burn off those excess calories jogging or at the gym.

In these economically uncertain times, celebrating birthdays can add a lot of additional stress. Especially if there are high expectations. According to a survey conducted by OnePoll, most children know exactly what they want for their birthdays. 73% of parents noted that their kids aren't easy to impress. Meanwhile, 67% of children expect their favorite foods to be served during the party. Moreover, 56% expect clowns or costumed characters, 44% expect inflatables, and 43% want laser tag. 

However, birthdays don't have to cost you an arm and a leg. You can cut costs by organizing things slightly differently. First of all, you need to let go of the desire to impress all the other parents in the neighborhood. Then, you can save a lot of money by sticking to simple food like hot dogs, pizza, chips, fruit, and veggies. Meanwhile, you don't necessarily have to rent out an expensive playroom for all the kids. Having the birthday at the local park works perfectly well, too!

We’d love to hear all about the fun celebrations you’ve recently had, dear Pandas. Maybe you’ve marked a special anniversary or baked a doggy-friendly dessert for your best pal? Perhaps something’s gone gloriously right at school, the office, or at home? Drop by the comment section and share your joy with everyone else!