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Balloons or no balloons?

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EricaAlt
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Balloons or no balloons?

DS's 2nd birthday is this Saturday. We are (hopefully) having a pool/backyard birthday party. He loves Elmo so getting an Elmo cake.
We are doing a birthday banner, but not going crazy with outside decorations. We did a big luau party last year for his first. Lots of people came. Now it's much smaller. I also remember the balloons kept blowing over.
Maybe one batch by the table, but that's it.
I am making the veggies look like Sesame characters too.
I just realized the last few kid birthdays (pool/outside) we have been to there wasn't crazy decorations and I thought simple and fun was perfect.
Thoughts?

Posted 7/8/13 2:27 PM
 
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BargainMama
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Balloons or no balloons?

I love balloons at a party. They are inexpensive, and I think it really adds a party feel!

Posted 7/8/13 2:39 PM
 

dlj97
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

Posted by BargainMama

I love balloons at a party. They are inexpensive, and I think it really adds a party feel!



I agree!

Posted 7/8/13 2:40 PM
 

ali120206
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Balloons or no balloons?

If it's going to be really hot (haven't looked that far ahead) I wouldn't bother.

If not - it's not necessary. I usually do them since my kids love them.

Posted 7/8/13 2:44 PM
 

MrsA714
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

While I love balloons, I have noticed at the last 2 (outdoor) parties we had for DD, they would sometimes just be blowing a little too much in the wind and getting in the way a bit (I had them as centerpieces and decorations as well). I would definitely still get some, but I would take the less is more approach next time! All bets are off for an indoor party though! Chat Icon

Posted 7/8/13 2:48 PM
 

EricaAlt
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

Thanks all
I think I will do balloons. Not much decorations, but that should be perfect.
Was gonna do 10. Two batches of 5 for Sesame...

2 blue, 2 red and a yellow.

2 of them. I guess I can put them on each side of the bar outside.

Thanks again!

Posted 7/8/13 2:50 PM
 

Cheeks24
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Balloons or no balloons?

Get a few. Tie them to the fence posts, your mailbox, etc.

Posted 7/8/13 2:51 PM
 

lucamon
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

They sell small helium tanks at Party City. You can do them yourself. I find that a lot easier than going to a store the morning of and driving home with a car full of balloons.

Posted 7/8/13 3:05 PM
 

M514
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Balloons or no balloons?

We're doing a Sesame Street party too and i just ordered some balloons today. My DD actually asks for them cause she loves balloons. I think a few would be nice!

Posted 7/8/13 5:33 PM
 

Serendipity
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

I'd do balloons. We do balloons for everything lol

Posted 7/8/13 6:11 PM
 

Hofstra26
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Re: Balloons or no balloons?

If you get them at Party City ask them to use the "high float" when filling them. It costs a few cents extra per balloon but it really makes a difference in how well they hold up outside in the heat.

Posted 7/8/13 6:57 PM
 

PregowithTwins
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Balloons or no balloons?

We will do a few balloons but I always get nervous when going to a party if they are there. My twins LLLOVE THEM & want to hold them. I have hard time telling them no. I say keep balloons limited & get a few banners

Posted 7/8/13 8:56 PM
 

ANR1211
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A

Balloons or no balloons?

I like them on the front of a house. It always gave me the party feeling when my mom tied the balloons on the front of the house for parties!

Posted 7/8/13 9:28 PM
 
 

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