🥷 Ninja, Please! One Swingin’ Birthday Bash on a Budget

Filed Under: Karate Kicks, Killer Deals & Kind-Hearted Strangers

Well hot diggity! The Ninja Party we planned for a brilliant family was an absolute knock-out—44 guests, one dynamite theme, and a total spend of just $467.00. That’s right, baby—a full-blown kids party in Los Angeles on a budget! It was thrifty, thoughtful, and totally thrilling. Budget-friendly and belly-laugh-packed? Now that’s what I call a party.

Though Cherry Pop Events planned it and created crafts, the family pulled it all together! It took elbow grease, a little glitter, a whole lotta glue, and more than a few deep breaths. But with some creative DIY ninja decorations, a plan tighter than a swing dress on date night, and a few surprise helpers from the heavens, this party went from ordinary to HI-YAH!


🎉 Special Thanks from This Grateful Gal:

  • JR Party Rentals—you darlings really came through with those tables, chairs, and a bounce house that had the kids flippin’!
  • Domenico’s Jr. and your magical sandwich rings? Chef’s kiss.
  • Smart & Final and Costco—you had our backs with snacks, sweets, and sanity.
  • And get this, sugar—two Mormon Elders just happened to drop by and ended up helping with the set-up! Bless their kind, strong hands and willing hearts.

The weather? Perfection.
The people? Even better.
The mood? Straight-up swingin’.

That’s the real goal of any party, right? Everyone laughing, kids running wild, and the birthday star grinning like they just won a pie-eating contest. This one checked every box.


📸 [Cue the Photo Montage]

(Yep, we got pics of ninja headbands, flying kicks, and cupcake carnage … but we’ll let those speak for themselves.)


Planning a kids birthday party in Los Angeles? Looking for DIY party ideas that won’t break the bank? Want a pro to help you pull it off with retro charm and modern magic?

💌 Reach out to Cherry Pop Events! From ninja birthdays to vintage bridal showers, we serve up style, sass, and seriously fun parties—all without blowing your budget.
Let’s get your next celebration on the calendar, sweetheart. You bring the dream—we’ll bring the sparkle.

📞 Book today and let’s make your party pop!



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I’m Laura

southern california cherry pop events Founder Laura kinniburgh

Well, butter my biscuit and call it fate — Laura Kinniburgh was born to plan a party, baby. With more than 20 years of experience wrangling everything from wild backyard birthdays to swoon-worthy weddings, this single mama of three and fearless founder of Cherry Pop Events has turned event chaos into cherry-topped charm one celebration at a time.

Raised on glitter, gumption, and a whole lotta “I’ve got this,” Laura’s been dazzling the Southern California event scene with her signature blend of 1950s sass, sky-high standards, and enough heart to power a vintage Cadillac. Whether she’s designing a dreamy full-service wedding or swooping in as a Day-Of Coordinator superhero, she’s got the eye, the hustle, and the humor to pull it all together without breaking a sweat (or a nail).

When she’s not knee-deep in linens, timelines, and seating charts, Laura’s wrangling her three incredible kids, walking her three rowdy pups, and proving that you can be a powerhouse planner and still make time for pancakes on Sunday.

So, whether you’re lost in the land of “where do I even start?” or just need a fairy godmother in cherry red heels — Laura’s your gal. And with Cherry Pop Events, she’s made it her mission to make wedding planning feel less like a meltdown and more like a martini. Because darling, love deserves a party — and Laura was born to throw it. 🍒💋

LOVE IS LOVE.

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