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yankinmanc
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Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
Okay, color me stupid.
But why do you need a theme for a Birthday Party? I could never figure this one out.
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Eireann
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
I don't know...Kate's 1st b-day theme was a luau, which was more for me than her--I always wanted a luau  Her 2nd was Sesame Street because she was/is obsessed with Elmo and Ernie and I wanted to make her happy. She was SO excited about her "Wowo Nernie" birthday party and that made me excited!
Abby's 1st is on May 8 and we're doing a theme--either a Cinco de Mayo or a Harry Truman (don't ask , but they share a b-day)--again, for us not for her. When she's 2, I'm sure she'll have an interest in her own thing and I'll have a theme accordingly.
Message edited 1/7/2008 11:48:03 AM.
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| Posted 1/7/08 11:36 AM |
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joenick
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
When they are really young and couldn't care less, I just feel it's easier to coordinate with a "theme" in mind.
When they get older, they definitely have "favorite things/ shows/ interests" that are fun to incorporate into a party theme. I'll never forget my son's face when Blue from Blue's Clues came to his 2nd birthday. We are celebrating his 6th birthday next month and we are having a "Spongebob" theme as per his request. We are surprising him with a visit from Spongebob at his party. He will be thrilled.
I think it just gives the party a more cohesive feel.
Is it necessary...no.
Is it frowned upon if there is a party without a theme...no.
Will my kids always have "themed" parties...probably yes! But that's just me.
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Ang-Rich
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
Posted by joenick
When they are really young and couldn't care less, I just feel it's easier to coordinate with a "theme" in mind.
I think it just gives the party a more cohesive feel.
Is it necessary...no.
Is it frowned upon if there is a party without a theme...no.
Will my kids always have "themed" parties...probably yes! But that's just me.
For me...I agree. It makes it easier for ME to put it all together if I have a theme.
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stayandjohn
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
Posted by Ang-Rich
Posted by joenick
When they are really young and couldn't care less, I just feel it's easier to coordinate with a "theme" in mind.
I think it just gives the party a more cohesive feel.
Is it necessary...no.
Is it frowned upon if there is a party without a theme...no.
Will my kids always have "themed" parties...probably yes! But that's just me.
For me...I agree. It makes it easier for ME to put it all together if I have a theme.
My thoughts as well.
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CkGm
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
I don't think you NEED a theme. We really didn't have one unless you count the balloon type decorations that I got at the dollar store!
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| Posted 1/7/08 12:11 PM |
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mommy0604
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
I just think it's cute...
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| Posted 1/7/08 1:26 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
Posted by joenick
When they are really young and couldn't care less, I just feel it's easier to coordinate with a "theme" in mind.
When they get older, they definitely have "favorite things/ shows/ interests" that are fun to incorporate into a party theme. I'll never forget my son's face when Blue from Blue's Clues came to his 2nd birthday. We are celebrating his 6th birthday next month and we are having a "Spongebob" theme as per his request. We are surprising him with a visit from Spongebob at his party. He will be thrilled.
I think it just gives the party a more cohesive feel.
Is it necessary...no.
Is it frowned upon if there is a party without a theme...no.
Will my kids always have "themed" parties...probably yes! But that's just me.
I agree. Also as they get older, they love picking what kind of party they want.
I'm not a theme person but for my kids I am. I do a theme based around where we're having the party, ie Joseph had it at the Planetarium so I had him in a spaceship on the invite, favors were astronaut ice cream. It just made sense to me.
My wedding theme was, I'm getting married, come & have fun."
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
Posted by racheeeee
Okay, color me stupid.
But why do you need a theme for a Birthday Party? I could never figure this one out.
You don't. 
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Boobobunny
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Re: Spinoff to Birthday party themes...
James' 1st Birthday theme was the Baby Boy turns 1 theme from party city
His 2nd Birthday was Sports and his 3rd was Curious George
Marianna's 1st will be TinkerBell...mainly because of the purple.
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