Birthday Party Preparation: Preschooler, Munchkin

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Opening Presents at Birthday Parties?

I was wondering if it is customary to not open presents at birthday parties? We went to a birthday party for my son's friend (both are three years old) and they did not open gifts. The party was held at McDonalds. I thought it was a little strange at first, but afterwards I realized there was a lot of wisdom in that. It seems it would be difficult to hold the kids' attention... since it doesn't seem like three year olds are necessarily interested in watching present opening and would rather play on the playground. Plus, it'd be messy...

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4 Year Old Bday Party

My son is turning 4 on March 16th and he is currently in preschool/daycare and I have goin back and forth with weather or not I should have him invite the kids in his class or not. I would have no problem at all if the party was not at my home but I am not sure what my money situation is goin to look like at that time just yet. So what I am asking does anyone have any ideas of where I could have the party at instead of my home or the bigger question is should I wait one more year to invite kids from school for his birthday?