On Friday, I hosted a real old-fashioned birthday celebration for my son and his classmates.  We went to the park after school for home-made cupcakes and juice.  The cupcake toppers were easy to make (stickers, tags and toothpicks) and the party favors were simple (no candy) but heartfelt.  I loved that there was no jumper, clown or magician, wii to play or taco guy to pay.  It was a park with a play area where the kids had fun running around, playing tag and being children.  My sons had a great time and asked me to have a birthday party like that every year!