Free Kids' Party Supplies

If you've ever visited a party supply store, you don't need anyone to tell you how expensive it can be to throw a kid's birthday party. Toss party hats, invitations, and a few other goodies into your cart, and you're well on your way to funding your child's first year in college. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way; and the fine folks at PBS seem to agree. Visit pbsparents.org, and you'll find everything you need to plan the perfect character party, including hats, invitations, decorations, games and even recipes.

Here are the party themes you can choose from:

• Arthur
• Boobah
• Clifford
• Curious George
• Cyber Chase
• Dragon Tales
• It's a Big Big World
• Teletubbies