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nbc188
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Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
DD's 4th b-day party is at a gymnastics place. They provide all the paper goods, etc. All the other kids' parties at kids places we've been to, they use what's provided.
Is it crazy or over-the-top if I buy theme plates, napkins, tablecloths? It would be just those things (and some balloons).
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
I'd opt to use what's provided and throw the money into something else...like the goodie bags 
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| Posted 5/17/11 9:03 AM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
Posted by Ang-Rich
I'd opt to use what's provided and throw the money into something else...like the goodie bags
ditto. When the place we used gave me invites to send out I used their invites rather than the ones that matched the theme. I think the place I am going to use this year gives out plates too so I will give out a better goody bag.
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| Posted 5/17/11 9:12 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
You probably should use what's provided, but I am all about the theme so I would bring my own too
Message edited 5/17/2011 9:24:17 AM.
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| Posted 5/17/11 9:23 AM |
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BeachMom
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
Posted by Ang-Rich
I'd opt to use what's provided and throw the money into something else...like the goodie bags
Same here. If you wanted to do a theme or something do a decoration that doesn't get thrown out in 2 seconds.
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| Posted 5/17/11 10:02 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
Posted by BeachMom
Posted by Ang-Rich
I'd opt to use what's provided and throw the money into something else...like the goodie bags
Same here. If you wanted to do a theme or something do a decoration that doesn't get thrown out in 2 seconds.
I'm thinking about this-if their paper products are plain or solid colors (not a competing them), I would use them and then get the theme balloons and stuff like that to bring in the theme.
For DD's birthday, I think I'm getting plain, solid color plates and cups but buying the theme balloons and banner.
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| Posted 5/17/11 11:19 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
I was thinking about this too - just use what they supply. The kids don't even pay attention to whats on the plate.
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| Posted 5/17/11 11:20 AM |
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Bridex100
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
We had a thomas theme and got thomas plates and napkins for the kids. We used the plain ones the place provided for adults. Paper products were cheap. I think it was only an extra $20 or so. I did pay another $75 for extra thomas balloons.
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| Posted 5/17/11 12:07 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Birthday parties at a kids place-- question about paper goods, etc
honestly- the kids don't notice- they are so busy having fun w/ the activity and enjoying each other's company that they don't even notice the paper plates or the napkins.
as the owner of a party place- I always accommodate when a parent wants to bring in their own plates, napkins, etc... but it is easier if we have it a few days in advance as we preset before the party starts...
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| Posted 5/17/11 12:11 PM |
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