https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:43:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tipping-for-party#post-2691980 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 14:01:16 +0000 alphagam84 2691980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I'd tip for something like that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tipping-for-party#post-2691734 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:20:26 +0000 littlejoy 2691734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't have thought to tip (since I assume there's a party fee you're paying). If I felt like I needed to tip, I'd divide a 15% tip by the number of people working. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tipping-for-party#post-2691580 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 19:43:47 +0000 LAZB 2691580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter's birthday party is tomorrow, and we are having a petting zoo, face painter, and pony rides. The party will be for two hours. I'm not sure how many people are going to be working, but I assume four or five. How much would you tip each person? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2677110 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:35:15 +0000 LAZB 2677110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone :) I think once we get all of the costs together it's going to be too expensive, but I'm glad to get an idea of what y'all think<br /> @youboots: @yellowbird: @ocean81: y'all are at the top of the invite list 😜 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2677040 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:20:30 +0000 Cherrybee 2677040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not tacky at all. It's the norm over here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2677010 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:13:28 +0000 MrsB2012 2677010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd never go to a birthday party expecting it to be free drinks, even if it was at a venue and all that. So no, not tacky at all. Maybe provide something non alcoholic but that's it at most! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676974 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:00:05 +0000 winniebee 2676974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm how about just beer and wine? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676972 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:47:25 +0000 Truth Bombs 2676972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you were just all meeting up at a bar or something, it would be totally fine to expect everyone to pay for their own drinks, but if it's a private event with a formal invitation, etc, I wouldn't have a cash bar. I'm not comfortable with my guests ever having to open their wallets at a party I invited them to to celebrate myself/my spouse/my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676928 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:50:27 +0000 Rocker2014 2676928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there any.options for a BYOB venue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676916 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:24:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2676916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fun! If you could do even just tea and soda and one drink that'd be awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676900 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 20:02:06 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2676900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would not expect any free booze. Sounds cool! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676880 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:24:42 +0000 daniellemybelle 2676880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you are hosting the party, and it has a bar, you should provide some kind of alcohol. Either in the form of tickets, or just doing beer (plus I would have non-alcoholic options like iced tea &amp; water). And just make whatever you're doing clear on the invite.</p> <p>Sounds fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676878 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:23:44 +0000 ocean81 2676878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't expect my drinks to be paid for at a birthday party, so I don't think it's tacky at all.</p> <p>I will just be sitting here, waiting for my invite :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676876 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:14:45 +0000 littlejoy 2676876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would really only expect free booze at a wedding. I think the beer for free would be so generous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676852 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:24:48 +0000 PinkElephant 2676852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been to venues where some set # of basic drinks (think beer, wine, &amp; soda(like 2/guest)) were included. Could that be a good compromise? I wouldn't bat an eye at that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676849 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:20:00 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2676849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe like buy a case of wine and a keg of beer, and anything else is cash bar? And if you kick the keg and case, it's cash after? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676845 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:16:26 +0000 yellowbird 2676845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you provide non alcoholic drinks, then i don't think alcohol being cash pay is tacky. As long as someone can get something to drink if they are thirsty! </p> <p>Also.... sounds fun! Can I come? :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676826 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:19:35 +0000 youboots 2676826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you provide food and make it clear it's a no host bar on the invite that's fine. Or you could see if his parents or your parents or someone else who would get a big gift for him to foot the bill.</p> <p>I wish I could crash it, sounds great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676823 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:17:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2676823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It wouldn't be tacky as long as you make it really clear on the invite. Is a champagne toast in the budget? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676822 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:16:48 +0000 Cole 2676822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a compromise would be doing a signature drink and one type of beer or wine? We recently went to a party that was similar where entertainment, heavy appetizers and two types of signature drinks were included and I didn't think twice about paying for other drinks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-be-tacky-rebirthday-party-for-my-dh#post-2676820 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:13:42 +0000 LAZB 2676820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH's 40th birthday is in May, and he has been obsessed with the idea of having a certain band play for ages. We have an idea of how much that would cost, and are looking into how much a venue would cost to hold the party.<br /> I think we need to provide alcohol/drinks, but it is turning into a crazy expensive party, so DH thinks that we might get away with just providing the entertainment and people can buy their own drinks. That would be tacky, right? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626600 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:11:33 +0000 MrsSRS 2626600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally wouldn't do pottery with a dozen 5 year olds. I would do the pizza party and take my son to do pottery painting just as a family. I do think their prices seem reasonable for a metro area outside the house party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626539 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:36:22 +0000 Finfan 2626539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do a pizza party but take my son pottery painting as an outing for his birthday instead of a present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626538 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:36:16 +0000 gingerbebe 2626538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I didn't mean to imply that it wasn't worth it if your son would love it - it just seemed like a lot of money to shell out for the other kids' figurines. If HE wants to do it, then by all means. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626529 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:29:57 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2626529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I would either lower the cost and do the cheap figurine and do a small favor or do the mug. But kids may enjoy the figurine more because there is more detail. Sometimes kids have trouble with a complete blank canvas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626526 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:28:51 +0000 hummusgirl 2626526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If he's excited about it, then I think it's a no-brainer. My LO made all the major decisions for his upcoming party (park, sheet cake from the store instead of cupcakes etc). Your son is the most important guest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626521 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:26:34 +0000 Ajsmommy 2626521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd totally do the pottery party if that is what your son wants. His birthday, his choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626508 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:08:04 +0000 Smurfette 2626508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: I totally agree. If he wants a pottery painting party, then do it. If the other kids don't want to do it, then they don't have to come. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626492 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:43:15 +0000 erinbaderin 2626492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: If that's what your son wants to do than do it! It's his birthday, who cares what the other kids would prefer - they can do those things for their birthdays. People know their kids so if they think they can't be trusted in a place full of pottery I assume they'll either say no or stay to supervise. </p> <p>Remember too, though, that if you decide to do something else you and your son could still go to the pottery place and paint mugs, and then you guys have a special date with souvenirs of your outing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-reasonable-budget-for-a-5-yo-birthday-party#post-2626485 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:32:35 +0000 irene 2626485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: The pottery place offers canvas painting too, but I want my damn pottery lol</p> <p>@youboots: Thanks! :heart: </p> <p>@gingerbebe: I don't care about the other kids and their mugs (haha), but I think DS would use his own cup, and it would be very special to use the mug that he painted artwork on. Of course this is all in my mind as the perfect scenario, and reality may deviate from it.</p> <p>Thank you for all the other ideas! And I have no idea that Michaels hosts parties! I just checked and it is only $120 including venue, instructors and supplies for 8 kids *$10 @ additional child)! I need to look into that for sure. Both DS and I are very artsy fartsy people, and I hate to do a party just to make our guests happy. </p> <p>I am also warming up to the idea of pizza party too. There is an option of doing cupcake decorations party instead of making pizza for $325 instead of $300. So if we were to do it after lunch (so I don't need to provide a full lunch), I even save the $ for buying a cake, hahaha. </p>