opinions on centerpieces for 1st birthday party

I decided I'm going to alternate between 2 CPs at DD's Winter Onederland party. Some tables are going to have these cute snowman vases (with a pink scarf) and the others will have something with balloons. I don't usually do balloons, but DD loves them and well, this is a kid's party. So I'm thinking an oversized mug filled with marshmallows and the balloons either anchored underneath the marshmallows or tied the handle. Or a pail with snowballs (probably styrofoam balls rolled in white glitter) and the balloons tied to the handle.

I'm going to put some fake snow and glittery snowflakes around each CP.

The mug is obviously less labor-intensive, so I'm leaning toward that one. Which do you like better?

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Re: opinions on centerpieces for 1st birthday party

Love the mug/marshmallow idea!