All about baptism and birthday parties [Merged]

[sweetwahm]

During Snacks:

~ Pre-identified judges, looked at the Spongebob Art Gallery and awarded ribbons for the best colored Spongebob Coloring Page. I made blue and yellow award ribbons with a Spongebob picture in the center, of course with a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the corresponding ribbons. Three award ribbons for three winners. Of course, the judges couldn’t tell who were the owners of the colored art works kasi we hid the names. Hehe, walang bias and judging ha!

~ Right after snacks, we pushed the Bulletin Board to the center and we did the Spongebob Art Gallery Awards. Expectedly, the big kids won the coloring contest but I’m sure the little kids had fun coloring them, diba?

After Snack Games:

~ You know that game “Pin the Tail on the Donkey”? Well, I came up with a Pin the Pants on Spongebob! It was hilarious, the kids had lots of fun with this one, too. I had a Spongebob drawing done and this time Spongebob was only in his underwear. Kids lined up, put on blindfolds and tried to pin on Spongebob’s pants. Kids who could cover his underpants best was the winner.

~ Spongebob Piñata

~ Pabitin

~ Hit the Pot

Special Spongebob Raffle:

~ Remember the Secret Surprise I mentioned earlier at the Registration? Well, each kid’s name is entered in a raffle. We had a special table set up with goodies of everything Spongebob: toys, coloring books, puzzles, bags, wallet, fan, pencil and stationery sets, etc. The coloring books and other items were, of course, common, but the kids and their parents were really looking forward to the good stuff: toys, bags, the floor puzzle, stuff like that. The birthday celebrant drew the names, of course. A bit of a challenge because he wanted to play and scatter it all, hehehehe.

Goodbye Time:

~ We sat back on the Chairs of Honor and the kids lined up to get their Loot Bags. Loot Bags contained candies, little toys, Spongebob wallets (girls) and Spongebob stickers (boys).

All in all, it was a really great party. Everyone had fun, there was plenty of food, plus the kids took home a whole lot more than loot bags: they brought home Spongebob crayons and their Coloring Page; the prizes from games, piñata and pabitin; the Spongebob memorabilia from the special raffle… and the memory of a good time!

We were complimented lots for hosting a great party although I’m pretty sure the parents couldnt possibly know the details and effort I put into planning it all – the late nights (and wee mornings!) I stayed up doing the budget, the research and downloading on the Internet, the neck cramps I had from making what I could myself, the to-and-fro to look for cheap party stuff, the endless interviews for the clown, samplings for ice cream and food… but it was a really really great feeling when I saw how much everyone – kids and adults – had so much fun!

To the other mommies planning their kid’s birthday, I hope you liked my ideas and use what you can to incorporate into your parties. All I ask is please, please let me know how it turned out, ok? It would be great if they were a blast at your parties too!!

Personal:

To my just-turned-one Isaac -- Happy Birthday sweetheart! You might not remember the party, but you'll have a lot of fun watching the video and looking at photographs!

[WandaWits]

sweetwham: sis, looks like it was really a great party! im actually planning na rin for my son's 1st bday. sino pala kinuha mo for the entertainment? where did you buy your items for the lootbags? did you hire a photographer/videographer?

[sweetwahm]

Hi WandaWits! Thanks, it was a really great party, and I'm proud to say I planned it all (well, halos ). I live outside Manila but I bought some of my stuff in Divisoria during a copule of trips there. They're cheap! Then some of my stuff I bought here na.

For entertainment, only the clown. A week prior to the party, I met with him to show him my program. I arranged for him to do the hosting, too, so he stayed right up to the end. The clown was good and I didnt pay much for his services. It seems clowns come cheap here.

For photographs, I hired a photographer for services only. Film and developing ay sa akin na. They charge per roll used... the norm here is about P300/roll. We used up 4 rolls and he only charged me P200/roll.

[sweetwahm]

Oh and for video --> nope I didnt get a professional. We just used our videocam, my sis was in charge. Ok naman.

[ehna]

suggestion naman magandang souvenir for ninong/s and ninang/s....thanks!

[moonster]

I read somewhere that you can do it in a small cafe ... para cozy ambience .. .reserve niyo siya for an entire afternnon ... or sa spa ... yung mga nail spa para pampered kayo .. .tapos have pastries and scones and biscuits for merienda ... something that will fill you guys but more on the party and bonding ...

Then prepare a personal token for each person who will be at your shower.

kailangan pa ba talaga yung token for each person who will be there at the party? i mean proper etiquette or something...

[WandaWits]

Oh and for video --> nope I didnt get a professional. We just used our videocam, my sis was in charge. Ok naman.

sis, patingin naman pics ng bday party ng baby mo.

[layneco]

hi Sweetkay you might want to add a photomosaic of your baby. we do photomosaics of different styles. you may visit www.flickr.com/photos/cosmosaik_co
for samples.



layne_co@yahoo.com

[sweetwahm]

WandaWits, I'm still getting the pictures together. Promise, i'll post them soon!

layneco, galing ng photomosaics! paano yan, i mean, what would you need and how much kaya?

[Mavi]

Were planning to hold my son's first birthday in Timezone. Guests get to play with the machines til their heart's content. In between, we'll have a basketball machine shooting contest amongst the daddies and air hockey with the mommies. Maybe a Dance Dance revo contest for the teeners na rin. =) The little one naman will get to bop those dang squirrels on the head or maybe he can try to throw balls into Big Bertha's mouth.

Then they can redeem their game tickets from the prize booth...pinaka lootbag na nila so that I can concentrate all the money on nice prizes nalang.

[WandaWits]

mavi: how much budget nyo for this? how bout the caterer, ikaw na kukuha? Reserved ba ang buong venue for your son's bday party?

[layneco]

WandaWits, I'm still getting the pictures together. Promise, i'll post them soon!

layneco, galing ng photomosaics! paano yan, i mean, what would you need and how much kaya?

sweetwahm hi! we make it po, i have a pricelist i can email it to you if you are interested, you can give me your email add in private. naka excel file po kasi.

[Mavi]

WandaWits:

Unfortunately, they don't reserved the area for your exclusive use. They don't want to turn away their regular customers kasi.

But we are holding the party on a Sunday morning para wala masyadong tao. For 2 hours, you pay P200/guest for a minimum of 8 guests.(can you believe it?!!! Only P200! and that's unlimited use of the machines!)

They don't have a caterer nor a function room so we'll just march to Jollibee/McDo for food. I'll most likely reserve a function room with Jollibee. My budget is between P100-200 per guest kasi wala namang mascot. At max, I'll be spending P400 per head. Sulit na rin kasi hassle-free.

There's also a train ride for the young ones. But that one may bayad per ride.(Alabang branch only)

Im getting a professional photographer to take pictures. He's fee is only P3000 (i think, i'll confirm later).

[lady sophia]

Guys...my son will be 7 y/o this May and I am planning to give him a nice bday party..i need a place..na di masyado expensive..if possible open area so the kids can play outdoor games..any idea?

[23and14]

my son turned 2 year old last nov. 14. We made it a barney - inspired party. Relax lahat ng bata. We got an indoor function room for the venue (which can accomodate up to 120 guest). We outsourced yung creative side sa kiddieparty.com and everything went well.

now, kung your in a tight budget pwede pa rin barney theme. Dami sa divisoria party favors na barney, from hats - lootbags. Pagawa ka barney motiff na banner and invitation sa recto. They also customized it if wala kang magustuhan sa mga existing designs nila. Cake dapat barney din (dami choices goldilocks para mura).

Motiff ng barney is purple and green. So dapat balloons mo yun ang kulay. Tell your caterer to make your table cloth, curtain, lines either purple or green.

Nagdala ka mi sa venue ng tv and dvd and it playes barney movies all throughout the party.

Coordinate with your clowns and party host din na dapat yung games associated with barney.

What's exciting pag 2 years olg na ang baby is na-a-apreciate nya na yung party so he enjoys it till end. Nung i year old sya, nagpunta lang kami singapore at least dami sya pictures for memories

Good luck and wish your son's bday will turn out well....

[23and14]

my son turned 2 year old last nov. 14. We made it a barney - inspired party. Relax lahat ng bata. We got an indoor function room for the venue (which can accomodate up to 120 guest). We outsourced yung creative side sa kiddieparty.com and everything went well.

now, kung your in a tight budget pwede pa rin barney theme. Dami sa divisoria party favors na barney, from hats - lootbags. Pagawa ka barney motiff na banner and invitation sa recto. They also customized it if wala kang magustuhan sa mga existing designs nila. Cake dapat barney din (dami choices goldilocks para mura).

Motiff ng barney is purple and green. So dapat balloons mo yun ang kulay. Tell your caterer to make your table cloth, curtain, lines either purple or green.

Nagdala ka mi sa venue ng tv and dvd and it playes barney movies all throughout the party.

Coordinate with your clowns and party host din na dapat yung games associated with barney.

What's exciting pag 2 years olg na ang baby is na-a-apreciate nya na yung party so he enjoys it till end. Nung i year old sya, nagpunta lang kami singapore at least dami sya pictures for memories

Good luck and wish your son's bday will turn out well....

[ehna]

^^^ pareho tayo ng theme ng party for my son's 2nd bday.....

[Sweetkay]

kailangan pa ba talaga yung token for each person who will be there at the party? i mean proper etiquette or something...

Opo. To show your guests that you appreciate their coming and attending ... and for them to have something to remember it by.

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[WandaWits]

23and14: where's the venue of your son's bday party and how much ang rental fee?

[DaNa8]

My son is turning 2 this April. I don't plan to give him a party. Instead, I want to go somewhere/do activities he'll enjoy. Any suggestion?