How can you make a 10 year olds birthday special with no money?

My son turned 10 today but we just got back from vacation and my husband took 1 1/2 weeks off work and we are broke! How can we make his birthday special? I can bake a cake! But we can't afford a gift.

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SW-User

It depends on the kid, if he is not too materialistic he will enjoy anything from a movie night with snacks to cake and chips with a small gift

SheikYerbouti · 51-55, M

I agree. The last thing anyone wants is another narcissistic selfish brat. There's way too many as is. Loving parents spending quality time with their kids lasts longer.