| Posted By |
Message |
| Pages: [1] 2 |
CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
Name:
Mama Cranky
|
Old fashioned in home birthday party???
Is it crazy to do an old fashioned in home birthday party for my soon to be 3 year old?
I don't want to a party at a kids place and her birthday is in August and in NC it is way too hot to have a back yard party (unless we get really lucky).
I may skip a big(ger) party for her this year but if I do something I was thinking of just having a normal kids and family party at our house with traditional kids games-pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, stuff like that. Kids running around wild. Cake, pizza, maybe some ziti and lasagna for the grown ups?
Are people put off by that these days?
We have the room for it, but I don't know...
Message edited 6/8/2010 10:20:13 AM.
|
Posted 6/8/10 10:17 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
littlejoy06
Love
Member since 3/07 6944 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
Nope, I LOVE those kind of parties. I had them when I was young. GO FOR IT!!!!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:20 AM |
| |
|
pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
sounds perfect 
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:21 AM |
| |
|
jmf423
:)
Member since 5/05 6372 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
We did that for all of DS' parties so far.....worked out great!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:22 AM |
| |
|
Mere09
So Dam* Lucky
Member since 10/08 6368 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
I think it's a great idea as long as you have a lot of activities and games for the kiddies! I would go for it!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:23 AM |
| |
|
nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
Member since 7/05 57538 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
It wouldn't bother me at all - as long as you're prepared to accomodate the parents in your home.
I did go to a home party last year & my daughter had a blast. They made smores & had a scavenger hunt where they had to do different things at each station like Sing Happy Birthday into the video camera, take a group photo with the birthday girl, etc.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:25 AM |
| |
|
CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
Name:
Mama Cranky
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
Posted by pinkandblue
sounds perfect
Well-at least I know we would have 1 set of guests!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:40 AM |
| |
|
Celt
~~~~~~~~~~
Member since 4/08 7758 total posts
Name:
colette
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
IMHO these are the BEST parties for both the kids and the parents at that age. The kiddie places stress me the freak out.  I think it's perfect.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:42 AM |
| |
|
JenBenMen
party of five
Member since 9/06 11343 total posts
Name:
Jen
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
If I had the room I would do this all the time
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:43 AM |
| |
|
Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
Member since 5/06 23378 total posts
Name:
remember, when Gulliver traveled....
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
looking in my crystal ball, I predict most of Luce's birthday parties will be old fashioned.
maybe one or two...bowling parties or something outdoors. and dh is threatening a Mickey D's one
but Mr. Chuck E. Cheese will NEVER see my dollar. NEVER.
I just don't feel they are worth the crazy price. 
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:44 AM |
| |
|
jgl
Love my little boys!!!
Member since 8/07 7060 total posts
Name:
g
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
Go for it! Ilove at home parties they are so much better.
IMO i never understood having a 2 or 3 year old party at a place, it is so expensive and they will not remember it
|
| Posted 6/8/10 10:48 AM |
| |
|
CaMacho
Sisters :)
Member since 7/06 15112 total posts
Name:
Jess
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
I WISH we had the room to have DD's birthday party at home. The worst part of planning her 1st birthday is trying to find a place to have it. Her bday is in August so it's extremely hot here in FL and it has to be indoors.
You are lucky... go for it!!!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:06 AM |
| |
|
bluekat16
My boys :-)
Member since 3/09 6659 total posts
Name:
Kathy
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
Other than DS' 1st birthday party we will only be having in home family parties.
I actually love those parties.
My friend has a big backyard bash for her two kids (brothday's are close) and it's an awesome time. She does face painting and games.
Message edited 6/8/2010 11:09:21 AM.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:08 AM |
| |
|
Bops
My 3 wishes
Member since 12/07 13625 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
I did all my DS's at home so far, and plan to continue as long as I can...I much prefer them to having it at a place, where they sometimes feel "rushed"
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:13 AM |
| |
|
maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief
Member since 10/07 17048 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
LOVE IT! Those are my favorite kind.
We just went to an in-house first birthday party and had a BLAST!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:14 AM |
| |
|
joenick
Us
Member since 6/06 9370 total posts
Name:
Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
I just had an "old fashioned" party at my house.
98 people in my backyard. 
Had a petting zoo and pony rides.
Kids had a blast.
Love those types of parties.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:26 AM |
| |
|
Leeners
:)
Member since 5/05 4898 total posts
Name:
Eileen
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
We did it for DS's 2nd birthday party and it was quite a hit. I was told by 2 different parents that their kids actually said "that was a great party- didn't we have a good time?" on the way home
I had out coloring pages and crayons, an inflatable ball pit, had the Cars movie going (that was the theme), a bunch of other toys and they made their own cupcakes. We had pizza and a big costco cake ($17!  ) and I got a tray of penne alla vodka and chicken something or other for the adults. Very good party.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:28 AM |
| |
|
brownie
Baby #1 is here!
Member since 11/08 13903 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
I think it sounds great!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:37 AM |
| |
|
neener1211
:-)
Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
Name:
J
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
We only had at home parties when we were little, so we will do the same. It just makes sense to us to not spend extra money for parties out.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:40 AM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
No, I think it's great if you have the room for it. 
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:42 AM |
| |
|
kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
Member since 6/06 13519 total posts
Name:
Kerry
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
sounds like fun to me!! I wish I had the room, I would so do this too.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:43 AM |
| |
|
smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
Name:
me
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
We have had only BBQ/Backyard parties for DS.
It will be his 3rd one.
I have a big backyard (for my area standards). A swingset, a bounce house, the roller coaster, a climber... you name it!
This year I am getting a pony.
Adults enjoys the BBQ. The kids enjoys the backyard and playing outside.
Nothing outdated about this!
|
| Posted 6/8/10 11:46 AM |
| |
|
Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
Member since 5/05 27567 total posts
Name:
Janice
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
my favorites are the home parties!
love home showers too.
comfortable, can mingle, no kidnappers..lol...seriously, i can't ever relax at monkey joes or anything. i want him in my eyesight.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 1:23 PM |
| |
|
ARIELSMOM
Love my Babes
Member since 8/05 5889 total posts
Name:
MEREDITH
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
i have 3 kids and all of their birthday parties have been at home.
9yo, almost 3yo(will be at home), and 1yo.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 1:29 PM |
| |
|
pinky
Twin Moms Do Everything Twice
Member since 5/05 9612 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Old fashioned in home birthday party???
We went to a "home" birthday party this past weekend. It was awesome - really a refreshing change. It was great watching the kids run around the yard barefoot, having ice pops, playing pin the tail on the donkey and wacking the pinata.
|
| Posted 6/8/10 1:53 PM |
| |
|
| Pages: [1] 2 |
