Birthday Parties?

well to be honest I have not had a huge b'day for my son. His 1 b'day was 2 weeks before his christening so I didnt feel right to have a b'day party as well. His 2 b'day my husband had his 30th (they share the same b'day) so we had a one party for both. For his 3th we just bouth the house ( 2 days after his b'day we moved in) so I had a party at hungry jacks. On his 4th we had a huge party with about 60 kids and adults. But I am not sure if I can do it again as it does cost a lot (just for drinks probably about $300 plus food $300 plus decorations cake and other things) I would sa I spend $1000 but I told everyone that I felt bad because my son has never had a proper b'day thats why I was doing it. Many of my friends dont have b'day party for the kids (most times they get a cake and tell us to come tha day or the next for some cake) andt thats it. And anyway I get presents for the people that I care for even if they dont have a party.

Here in Hawaii and maybe alot of other areas of the US & the world, first birthdays are usually the most celebrated ones. For us, as the kids get older in the family, we just have family get togethers or take the child somewhere special of their choice. It gets really expensive for sure and with 4 kids of my own plus a major load of nieces & nephews, we like to give them nice Christmas gifts instead.

I think it is not how expensive the party is. It is the thought that counts and even how simple the party for your child as long as the child will be happy then it will be fine. And also you should not miss thanking God for the another year of your child.

I love kids parties, in fcat most of my nephews and nice have a big birthday party on thier first year, I believe you can have beautiful and ncuie parties without spending so much,just be creative and resourceful. The last party I did for my nephews 7th b-day was a blast,some thought we spent a lot but not really.You can still save up on lot of things,decors,invites and even in foods.

I haven't had the experience to make a birthday party for my child. My daughter is just 5 months old now. I will definitely make a birthday party for her 1 year old, but I don't think I will throw a big party. Just a small family gathering to celebrate " our achievement ". It will be my celebration too when she turns one ;)

Well, we usually have whatever kind of party my little girl wants. She usually either wants it at a pizza place like Chuckie Cheese or a fun jump at home. She's happy with whatever we do for her, we usually end up spending more than we wanted to, but if she's happy, then that's ok. I don't care about competing with other people, just so she's happy.

We just do small get togethers. for our daughters 4th birthday we did chuckee cheese which was great because there was no clean up and the kids had fun. plus it really didn't cost that much more than a regular party. we mostly just have family and close friends over. around here its not really a big thing to do prizes and loot bags. but we're from a small town kind of area.

Sounds like a good idea to me. :) Do the kids really enjoy a frazzled mom? I doubt it. If mom's not happy no body's happy. I do throw my kids parties but I keep it simple to keep down the stress and I will NOT invite the whole class. It's just impossible to keep that many kids entertained.

I enjoy birthday party very much, and tomorrow is my wife's birthday and i arrange a small party for her. thanks