my ds's 6th birthday is in August and we are just going to have a few friends round to the house on his birthday for some food and a play (about 8 children in all). Was just looking for some easy/cheap but fun activities to keep them occupied, hopefully the weather will be nice so they can go in the garden (paddling pool?). I feel a bit stressed as finances are a bit tight and i never seem to be as 'together' as other mums, all their toys always seem to be mixed up, whereas everyone else always seems so organised :/. Just want my ds to have a good birthday as couldn't afford to do a proper big party this year.