Lavish Kids' Parties Get Trimmed in Bad Economy

In the battered economy, some of the most extravagant moms are cutting back on their usually over-the-top kids' birthday parties, though not in the ways one might think. As Americans look to cut corners in whatever ways they can, many parents are figuring out ways to take costs out of the party, while still managing to keep the lavish in. Mom Amy Oztan says that no matter how bad the economy gets, a birthday party for her two kids will still remain a priority. "Even if my husband lost his...Full Story