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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I go all out on my birthday parties, but they're DIY. Intricate games, scavenger hunts, crafts. They typically run me $250-400. I hold them in my huge, open basement, bake my own cakes and have tons of food that I make. I actually think it's a better party room than any place I've ever been to (those bounce house places I mean). [b]I have hired babysitters to help me run different stations. 
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It takes me a while to cook and set up, but I enjoy that stuff a lot, so it doesn't bother me.

My kids have enjoyed attending birthday parties at home or parks a lot. I disagree that you don't need activities though. I think you should always have at least 3 organized activities with a party (musical chairs, pinata, pin the tail on the donkey, craft, relay race). It gives a bit more structure to the whole event while still leaving time for free play.[/quote]

You must be paying the babysitters shit, huh? Two babysitters for let's say ... two hours each, at $20 each is $80 without tipping them. So you're spending $170 on all the food, decor, crafts, and supplies and that's enough?  How many kids are your kids having at these parties, three? [/quote]

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