Stuck in the middle only have a 100 pound to spend. Its not enough to hire a hall, bouncy castle or disc jockey. So thinking a soft play centre, with family and a few chosen classmates - or - pizza hut with just the family and cinema later. The trouble with inviting classmates, last year nobody turned up, even thou they accepted the invitation. I dont want a repeat of last year. It ruined his birthday.
The reason why i worry so much about it is, because his cousins who we invite have the full works when its their birthday and i often get critized from the in-laws and adult realtives about my choice in parties.
2007-01-04 01:23:51 · 9 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hi if it is a family member like you rson whos birthday it is, why dont you ask him what he wants, the things you suggested sound wonderfull to me, pizza hut then the cinema.
I dont know why you are getting hassel from the other family members.
I know you can hire halls for 100 pound sometimes this is with DJS and if you can get other family members to help out with the food and put on a buffy, you could have a little disco. its just a matter of ringing around. I wouldnt go for the soft play center unless the boy is really young, but that would still cost a bit and you would probably be expected to pay for a meal for the children.
What about a macdonalds party. or if you are going to pizza hut they might do something special if you tell them its your sons birthday.
Hes your son you can decide on what you want for him to have. Why invite these snobby cousin who just ruin the day by sniggering. I never had the full works, we used to just have a buffy at my house and a little party and a few cames and everyone is happy. I used to love partys like these. You dont need a lot of money to make a birthday special. Stop worrying about what people think and have fun and if the inlaws winge then just say that its there grandson to and theycould put accross a few ideas and help out.
Your choice in partys sound good enought to me.
2007-01-04 03:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stuff the relatives. It is YOUR SON'S birthday. Ask him what he would like to do, explaining you are on a budget. As no-one bothered to turn up last year, perhaps a day out or a trip to the cinema, with party food at home with a few close mates. If the relatives object, tell them you are not having a repeat of last year, as it was really nasty.
I cannot beleive how much people are prepared to spend on a child's party nowadays, even £100 seems a lot! Stick to your guns, a party is about how to enjoy yourself and the company.
2007-01-04 03:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your son what he wants to do (this will boost his confidence).
Invite only a handful of his best friends and make sure you get confirmed acceptence (ring parents if you need to). You could take them all bowling, or/and pizza hut. Or plan a theme party/sleep over at home.
If your son has fun, that should be all that matters. Don't feel the pressure to spend loads, it doesn't always mean the kids will have fun.
Good Luck
2007-01-04 01:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by missluly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are wanting to celebrate the birthday of what sounds like your son. Whether or not you impress your inlaws or cousins isn't your problem..It's THEIR problem.
You have 100 pounds. Think about what interests your son - not what interests people who aren't having a birthday.
Build your self-esteem as well. No one can tell you that you aren't "good enough" but you.
Anyway, you need to be "worried" that your son is happy and enjoys his day - not worried what whoever thinks. Get your priorities straight.
2007-01-04 01:29:55 · answer #4 · answered by KD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how old your son is....but the obvious answer to me is to ask your son what he wants.....I know even my youngest child is vocal about what kind of birthday party she wants....as for most play center's...I think some of them have a minimum set rate of about what you have for 10 children....after all its about the children not the adults.....you can still invite the adults but let them buy their own drink and or food...and ignore their ignorance and enjoy your sons birthday
2007-01-04 01:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with everyone re asking your son himself and telling the relatives where to go...
Not sure how old he is, but could something at home be an option?
Otherwise, i used to love football parties when i was younger...
2007-01-04 03:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mercucio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have it at home...you cook the food, create your own games for them to play and invite a few close friends of the family member...if you don't have the money then try and do it yourself so the money stretches...£100 is quite enough
2007-01-04 04:15:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares what the in-laws and adult relatives think, people will always complain and criticize. you better use that money to buy him something nice.
2007-01-04 01:39:15 · answer #8 · answered by indie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your son what he wants?
2007-01-04 01:52:02 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋