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maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief
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Re: Birthdays then and now
I love this so much! Our parties look way closer to the "then" than the now.
We had a homemade cake. Paper Goods from the Dollar Store. Games were throwing a bean back into a empty pain can, those old school cardboard blocks and painting $1 birdhouses from Michael's. Food was simple and store bought/homeamde (mini sandwiches, fruits, veggies & dips, chips & pretzels). Kids played outside half the time! Gave out books for favors. Everyone had a blast!
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Posted 3/26/14 10:48 AM  |
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LML
Twins!
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Laura
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Birthdays then and now
I went to a party where the hostess sent custom photo thank you cards. Each guest got one with pictures of their children at the party and then had her son sign each one. I jokingly told her that we couldn't be friends anymore because there's no way she's getting a custom photo thank you from us.
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| Posted 3/26/14 10:56 AM |
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BargainMama
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Re: Birthdays then and now
Posted by LML
I went to a party where the hostess sent custom photo thank you cards. Each guest got one with pictures of their children at the party and then had her son sign each one. I jokingly told her that we couldn't be friends anymore because there's no way she's getting a custom photo thank you from us.
Hey at least she sent a thank you card. 99% of people don't even bother sending them (rude IMO)
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| Posted 3/26/14 10:59 AM |
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Jenn627
Laaaaaaaambert!
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Jenn
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Re: Birthdays then and now
OMG this is ME. I am doing a ridiculous party for my 2 yr old this year. Oh dear God. Make it stop. And I'm not even on pinterest.
OK - I just ixnayed all the extras I was thinking of doing. 
Whew. Thanks for bringing me back down.
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| Posted 3/26/14 11:04 AM |
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Re: Birthdays then and now
Its so true though! Birthday parties or any kids party for that matter get so overdone and its exhausting! 
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| Posted 3/26/14 4:21 PM |
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sunnygirl
loving life
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Re: Birthdays then and now
I am so over the tremendous tutu/tulle skirts for little girls, my dds have never worn them for a party and never will, I have no idea why they just annoy me,
so far we have had their parties at home, one year we did rent a pony for pony rides and this year we are borrowing a bouncy house from a friend so we do some over the top things but I have never done a candy table, we get a hero, make macaroni for the kids and get a cake from carvel
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| Posted 3/26/14 6:45 PM |
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Beck
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still can't believe it's mommy
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Re: Birthdays then and now
That was great- so true!
I almost feel guilty doing another simple little backyard birthday party for my 3 year old because all the moms that I invite (new & old friends & some cousins) have these elaborate parties for their toddlers.
Makes me wonder if they think I'm being cheap but I just don't think it's necessary & I would drive myself into a panic trying to make everything perfect if I did a big thing.
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| Posted 3/26/14 9:37 PM |
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LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
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Michelle
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Birthdays then and now
I really miss Planter's Cheese Balls. Utz just isn't the same
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| Posted 3/26/14 10:04 PM |
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lynnd126
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Birthdays then and now
Yes and no. A lot of what she described sounds like a first birthday, which is obviously a bigger celebration. Things like a crazy fancy cake and candy bar for a second birthday is imo overboard. Growing up in the 80's all my birthdays were at places though, just like I have my kids'. I had bowling, amusement park, plaster painting, skating, etc. My kids have similar parties but I don't bother with any of the pinterest extras. If a place comes with free invites and favors, I'm all over it. Cake always comes from BJs.
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| Posted 3/26/14 10:11 PM |
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mrswask
Pookie Love
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Michal
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Re: Birthdays then and now
Ahhh..Hong Kong Phooey!!!
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