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Yeah, the party is big - historically, we invite around 20 and maybe 12-15 RSVP yes. And then random older and younger siblings show up and stay (we walk everywhere in NYC, so this probably contributes to the low-key drop-ins).

We tried to cut the guest list down, but that got complicated. We live in a neighborhood, and most of the kids hang out at the library after school, so it’s hard to keep the other kids from knowing about party invites. The kids in the building talk to each other, too. It is socially easier to do a big cheap party.

I know the gift bags seem babyish, but they are still being given out (including at a party last weekend) and the kids like them. That’s a great idea about the face masks!

Although this is NYC, I actually think the kids in our circle are a bit less mature/sophisticated (for lack of a better word) than the kids of our friends in the DMV. NYC lifestyle is very dependent on the neighborhood. Most parents in ours are from another country (usually East Asian), and people have (relatively) less money than our friends in DC, so even at this age the parties are still kind of low-key with games and crafts - but I prefer crafts because I don’t like to have to orchestrate games! Anyway, my kid mentioned that the other parents wouldn’t like makeup. She also doesn’t want to do anything expensive.

Very good idea about tshirts with iron on decorations! Tie dye is hard in NYC because of the wash afterwards - you are afraid to wash the shirt with the rest of your clothes, but that’s annoying when you are using/paying for  the downstairs laundry room!

(I’ll bet this is making everyone feel so happy to be living in SFH in the DMV!)

Thank you all so much, and I am greatly appreciating all of the ideas![/quote]

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