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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What in the world are you people smoking?

We have 2 kids. Their bday parties this year: 
Kid 1’s party was $350. He invited 8 friends and then his sibling was also there for a total of 10 kids. We had it at sky zone—it was $300 for the 10 kids and they had 1.5 hrs jumping time plus 1/2 hr w a table to eat at and the price included pizza, pitchers of soda, plates, cups, tablecloth, napkins. Then we paid about $50 that covered cupcakes & goodie bags.
Kid 2’s party was even cheaper…$250. She also invited 8 friends and her sibling was also there for a total of 10 kids. We had it at a gymnastics place and the price covered 1.5 hrs gymnastics activities and 1/2 hr w a table for refreshments. For her party we purposefully picked a time slot (2-4pm) where we didn’t need to provide a meal so we just did cupcakes and drinks and goodie bags which saved $.

You do not need to invite the whole class! And if you have a home party, you do not need a freakin taco truck or ice cream truck. Depending on age of kids and size of group, you could easily do a home party without even hiring entertainment. Kids can just play together. Or go to a playground and just provide cupcakes, drinks, maybe some snacks. The kids will have a blast and parents will likely be relieved you’re setting the tone for future, simpler (and cheaper) parties.

Good for you. [b]Maybe you missed the part where OP said it was customary at her child’s school to invite everyone. [/b]We invite the whole class for one kid because his birthday is early in the school year and we want to meet people. My summer BD kid is able to limit his guests to a few good friends without hurting feelings.

If OP is going to do less than the whole class, it needs to be VERY small or single gender.

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I don’t see how a school can dictate this, if it’s off school grounds and they’re not paying for it.[/quote]

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