Favors & Goody Bags: The First Years
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Cheap and Easy Goody Bag Ideas
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on November 11, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My son's 1st birthday party is in 2 weeks and I am looking for ideas for cheap and easy goody bag ideas. We will have about 15 kids ranging in age from 1 to ...
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- It is silly to do that...It is all about your 1 year old.. right. Although it is nice for the kids to have a something to take home..the little kids would love to have...
- There is a website orientaltrading.com (don't let the name fool you - its not Asian themed at all)that has really cheap goodybag craft kits (they come about 12 per kit...
- For the kids 3 + I like to get coloring books and crayons (you can get crayons 4 pakcs for $1 at dollar store)then something more appropriate for the babies, they alwa...
Should I Do Gift Bags or Something Else?
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on November 24, 2008
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We spent the first 9 years of my sons life in a small townhouse, so when we moved into our first house, I promised my son that he could have a big backyard birthday pa...
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- My Mom for one of my birthday parties as a kid, did a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood. She got a few of the neighbors to participate, but then hid things in pla...
- Decorate a photo frame and snap a pic of the guest at the party and/or with your son. We id this at my daughters b-day and have attended other parties that did this. ...
- Hi How about doing cookie decorating? That way you have a craft and a take home gift. (And you get to keep the left overs!!!)
Did I Throw a Lame Birthday Party?
Asked by J.G. from New York
on August 17, 2010
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My four year old just had her birthday, and I feel so lame. I'm unemployed right now, so money is a little tight. But we had her party at a "party place" because doing...
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- My kids are preteens and just the other day I mentioned something that was "memorable" that happened at one child's 6th birthday and she couldn't remember and the olde...
- We were in the birthday circuit, as we called it, when my son was in daycare and we went to all kinds of parties at movie theatres, houses, parks, Chuck E Cheese, you ...
- Nope. But then I would have invited four kids, probably to my house or a family member's and been done with it so maybe I'm even more lame? I have very spotty memories...
No Alcohol at July 4Th Party
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on May 24, 2009
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We host an annual 4th of July party for about 50-60 people including friends, family and neighbors. In the past, drinks flowed from about noon until the wee hours of t...
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- I'm not sure if you have children or not but I think you are setting a wonderful example for them in addition to the people in your family dealing with alcohol issues ...
- I think you should let people know not to bring alcohol and if they do tell them to put it in their car. This is your house and you have the say so. If people can't ha...
- You don't have to explain anything to anyone on why you are having a "Dry 4th of July". For the invites, being specific as you stated bring a side dish, also state th...
First Birthday Party Theme
Asked by R.E. from Sacramento
on May 23, 2011
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I am looking for a first birthday party theme for my daughter. Some basic info: She is turning one in late July. I am renting picnic tables at a large local park. Ther...
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- Is there a particular cartoon that she likes more than others? If so, I would go with that. Otherwise, for summer I think ladybug themed stuff would be really cute f...
- I wouldnt go overboard either way. W/ my oldets we went CRAZY and spent sooo much money on decorations, they dont remember it. Im not saying not make it special, but r...
- For my first daughter we did the little teddy bear plates with the #! on them. My dad had this big sign made up that said "It's the BIG 1". It was really cute. We di...
Birthday Party Gifts
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I have a question for you: how much do you spend on birthday presents for school mate birthday parties? About a month or so ago, my son was invited t...
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- I usually spend about $20, but I know MANY people who keep it at $10. The kids get invited to SOOOOO many parties in the first few years of school, you have to limit t...
- Personally, I usually spend around the 20 dollar mark. If I see a great deal on something that looks 20 dollars worth or more of course I go with that. If I have a rel...
- I spend up to $20 on classmate gifts. For really good friends, I go up to $25 (good friends include cousin gifts and relatives, when I have to buy them). I do stock ...
Half Birthday Party
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2010
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I am planning my daughters 3 1/2 birthday party and trying to decide how to explain why we are doing a half b-day party. (I am hoping to get help from you all. my dau...
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- LOVE the idea!!! I have 2 friends who's birthday's are near Christmas and they always talk about what a bummer it is. My anniversary is 2 days before valentines day ...
- I think a simple explanation on the invite is just fine. If you are sending out an Evite you will have more space to write such an explanation. If you are mailing out...
- I think you have a great idea. Actually I was planning on doing something similar. My daughters birthday is in March and she is in Girl Scouts and loves to sell the ...
New Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by S.S. from Miami
on February 7, 2008
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My son will be 11 next Tues. We just moved to Coral Springs from Ocala so he doesn't have many friends & my husband just started a new job so funds are limited. What d...
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- Good Day, welcome to our area! My son is an only child and when he was young, we always faced this problem too. I raised him for the first 14 years all by myself, so o...
- Hi S., How about a bowling party? My son loves that. You can do it one of two ways, just invite some friends and get a lane or two, buy some lunch and bring a cake ...
- Hi S.! Welcome to Coral Springs! Well I'll dive right in, do they like any sports? My boys have had sport parties and they are affordable and lots of fun. exam...
"1St Birthday Party" Foods!
Asked by J.B. from San Diego
on April 23, 2008
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My son is 1 year next month (eeek! lol!!)and i am trying to plan a little party for him. I have looked everywhere for a book that will indicate what foods are safe to...
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- try the book Super Baby Food
- You can get recipes for eggless chocolate cake on-line. I have made the cake several times, and people, even carnivores, loved it. Tasty and easy to make. L. E
- I am a vegetarian too, though my husband is not. I feed my toddler as a vegetarian and have since she was able to eat foods (Will do the same with the baby who is abo...
Questions About Having a Birthday Party for My 2 Year Old...
Asked by A.N. from Indianapolis
on January 24, 2009
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I could use some tips from other mom's on having a 2nd birthday party for my son. He'll be 2 in March. Last year, we did the big 1 year birthday party with a housefu...
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- For my sons first birthday party we did a huge party. My dad's family is close, so the invite went to MY aunts and uncles and cousins, grandparents and great grandpare...
- I would just keep it to family and friends again this year. I think I did just the family and friends thing until my kids were 4 and 5. At 2 years old it is too hard...
- I am planning my son's 2nd bday party. We are doing an open house from 5 pm to 8 pm. We are having cold cuts, breads and a fruit tray plus Elmo cupcakes. We did an ope...
