Aww, congrats sa first birthday at christening mo! Honestly, the best budget hack na sinubukan ng marami from our circle is mag-rent ng barangay function hall or multi-purpose court, super affordable compared sa event spaces, tapos home-cook na lang ang main dishes like spaghetti, lumpia, or pansit, which parang laging hit sa parties. Someone in my mum group swore by planning the whole timeline around your baby's nap schedule kaya hindi siya cranky, like set activities (kids play), then eat, blow out candles, then more playtime before people leave, it really made a difference sa vibe. Skip the host and clowns talaga, and just focus sa close family and friends lang, mas intimate at mas mura na! You could also DIY the decorations, balloons, banners, printed photos, it adds personal touch without breaking the bank. Congrats ulit, you're gonna do great!