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MrsS2005
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
I'm booking DS2's party at the end of June. The kids will range from age 3-5 with most being 4 or 5. The place has plenty of spots open and they start at half past each hour. I usually book things more last minute and am not used to having so many choices. Is it better to do something earlier like 10:30 - 12 so people have the afternoon free, plan it during lunch from 11:30-1 so some kids can nap after or ignore naps and have it in the mid afternoon? What do you prefer?
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star444
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
I went to a 2nd birthday party that was from 4-6 and I thought the timing was great. My DS was able to nap as usual, and when he woke up we headed there, played, and then they provided pizza for dinner. I thought it was convenient timewise. Parties right at lunch time tend to be difficult for me to plan around, I usually end up trying to get him to nap before and then waking him up for us to get there on time, but a day off schedule never hurt anyone.
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| Posted 5/2/17 12:40 PM |
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lightblue
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
I prefer the 10:30-12. This way you have the rest of the day free.
ETA my son stopped napping at 3 so I guess for me ,that wouldn't be a factor.
Message edited 5/2/2017 12:46:33 PM.
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alli3131
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
Naps were never a factor for us even when he napped. I would just pick what works for you and most people will work around it.
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| Posted 5/2/17 12:48 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
I prefer earlier. 10:30 or 11 would be ideal. Any later eats up your entire day.
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| Posted 5/2/17 12:54 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
As someone who can't get their ish together in the morning whether or not I'm awake, I'd prefer the later time. 11:30- 1 is perfect for me!
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| Posted 5/2/17 1:06 PM |
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Maybe-Baybe
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
11:30, not too early, and doesn't "ruin" the whole day.
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:05 PM |
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AliceCullen
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
10:30-12 or 11:30-1 would be good as would 4-6. My 2 year old naps midday so the 1-3 range is hard for us.
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:16 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Posted by Maybe-Baybe
11:30, not too early, and doesn't "ruin" the whole day.
This. As I said on the other thread on FHF- I like to ass sit on weekend mornings and hate to have to rush.
I do enough of that 5 days a week
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:29 PM |
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Aries14
Can't plan life...
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
for that age - I would prefer 10:30-12
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:32 PM |
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summerBaby10
let's be nice
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Posted by Aries14
for that age - I would prefer 10:30-12
agreed.
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:35 PM |
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Summergrl14
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
I would prefer earlier. We just booked DD's party and chose the 11-12:30 time slot. I thought that time wasn't too early, but didn't ruin the whole day.
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| Posted 5/2/17 2:51 PM |
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ali120206
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Posted by summerBaby10
Posted by Aries14
for that age - I would prefer 10:30-12
agreed.
Same here!
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| Posted 5/2/17 3:06 PM |
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mommy2be716
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
we are doing a 1:30-3:30 party because we thought kids could do a mid-morning nap and come by after lunch
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| Posted 5/2/17 3:23 PM |
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soontobemommyof2
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Posted by Momma2015
As someone who can't get their ish together in the morning whether or not I'm awake, I'd prefer the later time. 11:30- 1 is perfect for me!
Same with me! Plus kids at that age still nap? Lucky mommas!!!
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| Posted 5/2/17 3:59 PM |
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beachbabe
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
11:30-1 bc DD's take gymnastics classes from 9:30-10:30
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| Posted 5/2/17 4:43 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
I would prefer 10:30-12 or later like 4-6 like someone mentioned. Then it doesn't ruin the entire day and doesn't throw off naps either.
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| Posted 5/2/17 8:42 PM |
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LuckyStar
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Posted by star444
I went to a 2nd birthday party that was from 4-6 and I thought the timing was great. My DS was able to nap as usual, and when he woke up we headed there, played, and then they provided pizza for dinner. I thought it was convenient timewise. Parties right at lunch time tend to be difficult for me to plan around, I usually end up trying to get him to nap before and then waking him up for us to get there on time, but a day off schedule never hurt anyone.
When I first heard about having a party this late I was 
But, I actually think it's perfect. Tire them out, feed them, take them home, bath, put them to bed. And you still have the whole day.
OP- you're never going to make everyone happy. Choose what works best for you and don't give it a second thought 
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| Posted 5/2/17 8:46 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
Thanks, everyone!
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| Posted 5/3/17 9:12 AM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: What time do you prefer a party to start?
10:30-12. It's not too early and you're done by noon so you have your whole day. Even back when my kids were nappers this would be an ideal time!
4-6........... NO way! That kills the day. I hate having something hanging over me late in the day like that. For kids parties, early is better.
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| Posted 5/3/17 9:28 AM |
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WannaBeAMom11
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What time do you prefer a party to start?
Earlier the better and I'm not a morning person.
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| Posted 5/3/17 12:57 PM |
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