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  1. #1
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    Dec 2008
    Brisbane, QLD
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    Smile DS's 1st birthday. Help please...

    I've procrastinated enough, now it's time I got my butt into gear and started thinking about Isaac's 1st birthday...
    We're on a fairly tight budget. Below are my idea's so far. Please let me know what do you think ...
    -a picnic/ bbq lunch in the park- byo food or we could do a bring a plate type thing.
    - we could have it at a play centre (haven't looked up prices yet, but we may cover entry fee's) for arvo tea- with a buy/ bring thier own food.

    Both options would mean we would not ask for presents as the guests would mostly be paying for themselves and I feel that would be rather unfair, not to mention rude.

    Any other idea's? I'm not too keen on having it at home as I'd have to clean up lol (and if we're out somewhere it'll be easier to get rid of certain guests that dont recognise when it's time to leave, even though they've been hanging around for hours and everyone else has left... ).
    Last edited by Calluna; June 5th, 2010 at 10:20 PM.

  2. #2
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    May 2010
    Dorrigo NSW
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    I like the bbq idea i did this for my one year olds party and it worked out great.

  3. #3
    Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

    Jan 2005
    Funky Town, Vic
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    I find the park a great idea. Stupid play centres are always exxy, very limited in food and you can't bring your own cake (usually).

    Go the park! Rug the little buggers up and take a few balls. You can do a BBQ pretty cheap and it's nice and relaxed.

  4. #4
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    Feb 2008
    Near the Snowies!
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    I'd go the park (provided the weather isn't going to be too yucky!). I think we'll do something like that. We won't be doing anything big because we don't really have any friends to invite so will just be family, unless a few of my friends from Wagga with kids decide to make the trip. they aren't going to remember the day anyway so I wouldn't go paying for something 'fun' like a playcentre when they aren't going to get much out of it.

  5. #5
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    Dec 2008
    Brisbane, QLD
    5,171

    My main concern is the weather... Oh and ants *shudder*
    aside from that I would go for the park no worries. If it wasn't for my gross housemates I'd just get everyone to come here if it rained. *sigh*

    anyone know any other indoor places that are kid friendly? All I can think of is play centres, there's gotta be an alternative...?

  6. #6
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    Nov 2009
    In Paradise
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    What about a grandparents place. Do you have one close by?