I need help please.

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Registered: 11-13-2003
I need help please.
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Thu, 04-14-2005 - 2:36am

Belle turns 2 on May 31, the average person wouldn't plan it out now. I had a talk with dh tonight. Basically, I want a small simple party. And short... Dh agrees, BUT....with the way our family is, to just have imidiate family, both side equal over 65 people. WHAT DO WE DO???? We dont have the money or the desire to do this. Oh my, it's going to be her baptism party all over again. 150-160 people at a catered event. I can't and will not do it!!!! We cant afford it, and even if we could, I STILL WOULDN'T!

What do I do? I can only think of throwing 4 different parties, one for my family, one for dh's family & friends, one for my other family (my parents are divorced) and one for our friends.

Thats way too much. its stupid. I can't deal with this. dh's sister and dad called today telling us they have family flying in from Chicago for her b-day...what the hell??? I've never met these people. They weren't at my wedding, and I thought his parents invited half the continent!

Please help ladies, I will go crazy. I need chat.

L

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Registered: 08-05-2004
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 8:07am

Lesley,


I hear ya!

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Registered: 02-20-2005
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 10:00am

"I need chat."


LOL Lesley!!!


I wouldn't do it personally... I'd say grandparents only or forget it.


If you absolutely have to do something... go to the park and tell everyone that it's a potluck. If they want to eat they have to bring a dish. I have a great recipe for a jello cake that you can make and serve right from the pan to cut costs and keep from having to order a cake. Maybe 4 or 5 of these, some gallons of koolaid, and some inexpensive plates & napkins (no need for anything special... she'll get plenty spoiled with all the presents).


Either that or tell them if they want a big party then they can pay for it ;o)


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Registered: 02-20-2005
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 10:11am

here's the recipe.... it sound wierd, but it's sooooooooooooo yummy!!!


I've also substituted chocolate cake mix instead of yellow, raspberry jello instead of strawberry, raspberry soda instead of strawberry, and chocolate pudding instead of vanilla... mmmmmmm...


STRAWBERRY JELLO CAKE
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1 yellow cake mix
1 (6 oz.) box strawberry Jello
1 can strawberry soda or Big Red
1 (6 oz.) box vanilla pudding
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. milk

Bake cake mix according to directions, using a 9x13 pan. Let cool. Poke holes in cake with a fork. Boil 1 cup water and add Jello. Mix well. Add can of soda. Pour over top of cake.

Frosting: Mix vanilla pudding with the milk. Stir in Cool Whip. Garnish with fresh strawberries.

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 11:38am

Hey Lesley,


I feel for you honey!

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Registered: 11-05-2004
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 1:58pm
I would just invite immediate family and maybe a few close friends? I wouldnt go all out on food, order some pizzas, make some veggies and dip, and chips or something. Just make the day simple so you can enjoy your daughter bday party. Is your house big enough to have the party there? It it's at the end of May, you could have it outside? Just some thought, goodluck with the planning and make it as simple as possible so you get to enjoy the day! :)
kate

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Registered: 11-13-2003
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 2:09pm
thanks Desiree, it sounds yummy! I love jello and cake together, I will try it!

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Thu, 04-14-2005 - 2:35pm

Hey Lesley, I feel for ya! I agree with Desiree, just have it at a park. If anything a birthday party is about the kids, so maybe invite just only those with kids and immediate family and grandparents. Just have something simple and easy like hot dogs and everyone build their own. If you dont want to go through the hassle with food for plenty just have cake and ice cream like the way parties use to be and maybe keep it short not a very long party so that way people wont be flying in from who knows where...lol.

Olivia, SAHM of 3

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Registered: 11-13-2003
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 2:46pm

thanks everyone,

I don't know what to do yet, after being up most of the night thinking about this, I still don't know what to do.

Maybe we should sneak off for the weekend lol! and avoid the whole thing!

thanks again

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Registered: 02-20-2005
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 2:55pm

actually that's not a bad idea...


tell them you won't even be here because you're taking a family vacation for her birthday ;o)


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Registered: 09-21-2004
Thu, 04-14-2005 - 6:17pm

Lesley I think asking you and Dh to host a party of 150-160 people for a 2nd birthday is just too much! Good Lord I hope you are saving for her wedding!!!!


I say invite what you can afford and feel comfortable with. If someone else would like to host it and will pay then sit back and enjoy!


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