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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 12:51 pm
I am going through a dilema with my little one and her birthday wishes. She is in first grade and will be turning 7 this year. We moved this school year and although she has made new friends at school I don't know any of the parents at all. Have never spoken with any of them as my dd rides the bus to and from school and I have only been to the school to speak with the teacher. I have a few friends with children who will obviously be at the party and as their parents are my friends there is little pressure on me as far as favors,food and entertainment for the parents-they are very understanding. I am a single mom now and to boot on a student budget (living off of grants and loans right now) so money is very tight. DD said she doesn't want a thing for her birthday OTHER than a party. What can I do? She has really been begging to let one of her friends spend the night, but I feel she is too young for that still. I don't feel like I have the energy to put on a party in my home since basically I will be on my own for all of the cleaning before/after and the party entertainment itself. Any great ideas as to how to make dd birthday special, but within my means? ETA-Her birthday is March 18th-a school day and of course the general rule is for the children to bring in cupcakes or something for the class as well....any fun ideas there that doesn't take too much out of a gal and her pocketbook?
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 10:46 pm
Opinions Please! I need to set a time for this party. My daughter does her best in the mornings like most children. Many of the invitee's are retired and would like to have the party in the afternoon. My child would probably be okay with the excitement and hang in there, but there is a chance she could be in one of those lovely tired moods and not pleasant. Normally I would not base anything around a party other than what would be best for my baby. However, many of the invitee's are also people we work for so there is a bit of a political undertone to the event. Would you take the chance that an afternoon party would work out okay, or would you set the time earlier which might be better for the birthday girl?
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 11:08 pm
Would a late afternoon party work? Get her up extra early and then giver her a nap?
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 6:44 pm
Well, I certainly lucked out! Grandpa called yesterday to let me know that he wanted to pay for whatever I planned for dd birthday. Said "Go all out, don't make money an issue" OMG!!! So, I spent the better half of the day planning all the fun! I booked a clown and one of those jump houses. Just those two things alone cost $200 though! Ouch. Now I am just going to go to Costco for the cake, food and drinks. I am so happy! DD is going to have a real party! Yay!!!
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 6:45 pm
This is GIGGLES- The clown I booked.....she will do a magic show, face painting and balloon animals....

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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 6:46 pm
And here is the jump house!

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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2004 - 6:55 pm
Silly, when I first loaded the page I thought the photo was going to be you! That is so nice to have such a fun party!
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Mware
Member
09-14-2001
| Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - 10:06 am
CLOWNS??? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKK!!!!!! <runs screaming from the thread>
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, March 08, 2004 - 6:09 pm
One last plea... You know how things can snowball on you when you are not looking? * * * 120 People have confirmed that they are coming to the party on Sunday. Yes, that is 120. One hundred and twenty people. *insert an anxiety attack here please* 26 of this group will be children. ANY ideas or suggestions will be appreciated greatly. Any tips about anything at all, that helps make a party successful. It is an outdoor party, thank God!
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 7:19 am
Yes I suggest hiding and coming out when it's all over , having 3 shots of tequila before the party or grin and bear it-it's going to be one heck of party.......can we all come too?
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 7:27 pm
Danzdol, who told you my plan? Sure, come on over...once you hit this kind of madness, I don't think it matters at this point! Four people had to cancel...it was hard to keep a straight/sad face when they told me!
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 3:14 pm
Party count: 121 25 of that are kids!
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Monday, March 15, 2004 - 8:07 pm
PARTY PHOTOS:
http://cassiopeia-.diaryland.com/index.html
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