Best Cheap Places to Eat in NYC for Kids & Families (Under $10!) — Recs From Locals

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The Dram Shop serves up kid-pleasing eats in a family (and wallet) friendly atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Dram Shop

Eating out can be a fun family experience, but it can also become stressful—and expensive—quickly. That’s why we surveyed local parents to find the most delicious and affordable restaurants in NYC.

This list includes some popular spots and a few hidden gems. Each restaurant offers kid-approved meals for less than $10—plus reasonable, appetizing options for hard-working parents ready to let someone else be the short-order cook for a night. Bonus: Many of these restaurants offer FREE kids’ meals with a paying adult.

For more advice from frugal NYC locals, check out our list of free and cheap activities and tips for saving money across the city.

Fun Bounce Houses and Other Birthday Party Rentals in Atlanta

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Add a charming bounce house, like this one from Candy Castle Co., to enhance your child's next birthday party. Photo by Wilson Creative Co. Photography, courtesy of Candy Castle Co.

Throw an epic birthday party for your child when you rent a bounce house or inflatable water slide in Atlanta. Birthday party inflatables provide nonstop fun, physical exercise, and can easily tie into your party theme. Better yet, many of these Atlanta bounce house companies provide delivery, setup, and take-down of all the equipment! You can also elevate your party with a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, and other concessions.

And don't think your teen has outgrown bounce houses for a birthday party; inflatables now include obstacle courses and sports interactives such as axe throwing, jousting, climbing walls, and more. We’ve listed even more Atlanta rental companies, offering everything from outdoor movie screens, concessions, silent discos, and karaoke to gaming trucks, laser tag equipment, and petting zoos. Take a look now! 

Cheap Party Rental Spots in Orlando Great for Kid Birthday Parties

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Lake Eola Park is a beautiful spot to host a cheap birthday party, with the ability to rent a space at Eola House. Photo courtesy Visit Florida

Birthday party fun comes around every year, and you want to make sure your child makes lasting, happy memories. But what happens when sticking to a birthday party budget? Fortunately, there are many cheap party rentals in Orlando that are super cute, creative, and memorable. Whether you are planning an Orlando birthday party for your toddler or tween, you don't have to break the bank! Read on -- we're sharing our parent-tested picks that truly deliver on budget-friendly birthday party ideas in Orlando.

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