My little girls birthday party.....?
I have a question. I had to pare down costs for my 8 years old's birthday party. She likes bowling parties, so instead of doing a party at home which would have cost me mucho bucks, I booked two lanes at the local bowling alley. I couldn't afford her whole class, so I told her to pick out six people, and I will call the parents at home so I don't have hurt feelings by sending in invites. She agreed, but I wonder if this is OK. Do you think that is all right for a little girl? I just want her to have a good birthday.
Update:You guys are makig it hard to select best answer! Everyone has a really good anwer for me on this one! Plus I already feel better about it!
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That's a wonderful idea--to call the parents via invites in the classroom. too many parents have done that in my daughters class (she's 6) and there are some heartbroken kids out there or p/o parents that litte Susie didn't get invited when everyone else did
You do what you feel is right as a mom and do what makes your girl happy--way to go mom--you did good!!
I think that you did the right thing by ringing instead of sending invites out. Good thinking :]
Bowling is really fun, but keep in mind that some other kids might lose interest after a while - especially if they don't knock down any pins. Some kids are better than others, so the kids that aren't doing too good will usually run off and play with eachother rather than Bowling.
Remember that you'll need to by food, and things from Bowling Alleys are terribly overpriced. It'd be practical to bring your own things, but hot food should be served too which is hard to bring yourself or it'll go cold! Maybe before you go to the Bowling Alley, all the kids could get dropped off at a Pizza place for some food? Afterwards they'll need a lift back to the Bowling Alley so parents should stay at the PIzza joint. This is a great time to catch up with the parents and get to know them better :]
I had a party at home for my 8th brithday. It wasn't expensive at all. I didnt have Clowns and Magicians or anything, but they really aren't necessary - they'd probably scare kids anyway! I just had about 10 or so people to come to my house, and my mum bought bulk party food from a Party Food Shop [they sell party food in BULK for cheap! Google it] and set it all out on the table. You can make a pinata, but it's very time consuming and a hassle - just buy one! When you fill them with lollies, make sure you only put in wrapped ones cause upwrapped ones will most definitely make a sticky mess!
When ringing the parents, don't forget to ask them if their child has any allergies or anything like that. They will most likely inform you of them before you ask if they do have allergies, but ask just to be sure.
Offer a variety of foods, drinks and lollies. I know a few kids that absolutely HATE soft drink, so buying cordial and other things is practical.
Don't just buy Party Pies and Sausage Rolls - they get boring, so why not try other hot foods such as mini hotdogs, hash browns, mim quiches, etc.
After all of that, dont forget to have fun :]
p.s. If you are considering having a party at home, please think through some fun activites for the kids because when kids get bored they usually fight!
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I think it is a good idea and absolutely OK to invite just six kids. Calling the parents is a good thing so the other kids in the class don't see other kids being invited and not them. Given the cost of kids parties these days it is almost impossible to invite an entire class and that is not something that should be mandatory anyway. It is also much more manageable having a smaller group of kids. Your daughter will be happy to be having the party and being allowed to invite 6 people.
Your daughter is reaching the age where inviting her entire class is unrealistic. I think you made an excellent decision about calling parents so children won't get hurt feelings!
Call the bowling alley and see if they have soda/snacks or if you can bring in your own. I did my daughter's party at ours last year and they made me purchase their soda, but let me bring in my own birthday cake. Little things like that will help make it special for her.
Hello, I think that we as parents really make things BIGGGER than they actually are to our children. Sometimes something thats simple yet fun for the child like what you are explaining is perfect. A big extravegant event is not always the answer. Children are typically happy just to have family around. I think it will be as special as you make it in your heart and hers.
It depends on the child if she is understaning enough for her age... i think what's important is that she have her best friends with her... the rest doesn't matter actually. Anyways just give her what you could afford... I'm sure she will be very happy for what ever you could give her... Goodluck!
if it's what she wants then it's fine. good call on calling the kids instead of sending in invites to school.