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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puppylove · M

Kids that age love games. Come up with some sort of game that the family can all get involved in. Maybe even outside. Small prizes (maybe written promise cards to be redeemed later) could be awarded.

A camping trip for him and his dad would also be nice