It’s your little one’s first birthday ... a custom-made cake, save money by making a homemade cake instead. Since your child is turning one, the cake will likely be a smash cake.

First birthday parties can be a lot of fun. There's the cake smash, the singing, and of course all of the presents. And while ...

She was previously the founding Senior Editor of Royals at PEOPLE and PEOPLE's first and only Head Writer. Archie's first birthday is ... with a traditional "smash cake" — no fork needed!