Suggestion for 4 year old's birthday party?

[mcewen]

For such young children... birthday parties are a status symbol for the parents.... the kids don't give a hoot.

How about invite 3 or 4 friends over to your house and let them play games and stuff. Why have 15 kids if it isn't a gift grab?

Why is it people today are sucked in by the commercialism of "you must spend a few hundred dollars on your toddler so they know you care about them???"

You don't need to spend an arm and a leg for your child to have fun. If you insist on spending lots..... throw a small party and invest the rest in an RESP for your child. That will truly be helpful for your child.

[rosemathew24]

Hello Friend
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[rosemathew24]

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[billdozer]

Depends where you are. Over by my place they have a play place, that I see a lot of kid's parties.

Hi there,

Not creepy at all...

JL...

[Party Princess]

You should also check out Party Machine on Millcreek Dr. They have a large indoor slide and can provide loots bags and other neccessities so, you do virtually nothing but show up with the kids.

Here's the link

Good Luck!

[ellie K]

We just went to a birthday party at AirBorne Trampoline in woodbridge. THe kids had lots of fun!

[patrob]

Renting an inflatable bouncer is also a good idea & not overly expensive...$95 plus tax & you pick up yourself & drop it off next morning...

http://eventdirect.ca/game.php?ID=62

So your kids can jump around all day if they want... I was thinking of getting a clown for 1 hr. but IMO the kids will have more fun on the bouncer I guess we shall see this Saturday how much fun they will have

[3weddings]

I've hosted parties thru
http://www.par-t-perfect.com/ and have to tell you they do EVERYTHING for you at the party! I didn't know I had 20 JKs in my house!

We did the 'build a bear' party at about half the price of the real thing.

I have also hosted a few parties at Build A Bear in Square 1. Four year olds will gobble this up, but NO FOOD there, you have to make other arrangements.

There's a place in Streetsville where you can have Victorian Tea Parties....fun! http://www.simplydelightful.ca/

There are several bounce and plays in the Mississauga area, our fave is
http://www.bouncenplay.ca/contact_us.php

Rent your local pool and have a swimming party.

We've had Britney Spears, Cinderella and Spiderman hop over the fence through http://www.toptalent.ca/WelcomeToTopTalentEveryone.htm

You can also hire a puppet show....love Applefun http://www.applefun.ca/
(he's the one who does Chapter's stores)

[patrob]

Renting an inflatable bouncer is also a good idea & not overly expensive...$95 plus tax & you pick up yourself & drop it off next morning...

http://eventdirect.ca/game.php?ID=62

So your kids can jump around all day if they want... I was thinking of getting a clown for 1 hr. but IMO the kids will have more fun on the bouncer I guess we shall see this Saturday how much fun they will have

The bouncer was a HIT Kids loved it & had lot's of fun & only cost $108 with tax...much better than renting a clown for 1 hr @ $150

[gmark2000]

For such young children... birthday parties are a status symbol for the parents.... the kids don't give a hoot.

How about invite 3 or 4 friends over to your house and let them play games and stuff. Why have 15 kids if it isn't a gift grab?

Why is it people today are sucked in by the commercialism of "you must spend a few hundred dollars on your toddler so they know you care about them???"

You don't need to spend an arm and a leg for your child to have fun. If you insist on spending lots..... throw a small party and invest the rest in an RESP for your child. That will truly be helpful for your child.

My kids' first party with their JK classmates emphasized crafts and playtime. We accepted no gifts, only donations to the toy drive to be made. The last thing that the kids need are a couple dozen more toys all at once.

[ddmom]

Party At Your Place is good to hire a character to attend your party, even at your party center of choice. their website is Party At Your Place.ca (without the spaces) Good Luck

[thelootlady]

I'm bumping this thread for my little girl who's 4 in April. I love the $5 limit idea. Any suggestions for the Ottawa area.

Ottawa - Playtime4kids great indoor playground. visit them at http://playtime4kids.com/