https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:31:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882464 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:27:41 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 2882464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: aww looks like it turned out great. Me and Lo were late to her party too, because she decided to take a rare, super long nap that day 🤦‍♀️ 🤷‍♀️ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882452 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:03:33 +0000 graceandjoy 2882452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looked like a wonderful party! Most important is he loved it :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882396 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 18:21:41 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: @Petitduck: @ALV91711: @jhd: thanks everyone.</p> <p>I was able to save the paper lanterns (all 24 of them) and most of the color coordinated napkins so as long as LO’s favorite colors don’t change I can re use them for future parties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882346 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 01:12:03 +0000 Petitduck 2882346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It looks great! I liked seeing the party after the planning posts. :). And bandaids are a good loot bag item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882340 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:57:43 +0000 Mrsbells 2882340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: everything looked great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882339 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:49:23 +0000 ALV91711 2882339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Looks like a great party! Good to hear he had a blast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882333 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:35:06 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: thanks. LO totally didn’t mind and it was still one of his favorite colors. He was immediately concerned the cake wasn’t chocolate and I had to assure him it was chocolate on the inside LOL.</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: since the group size shrank we ended up doing the craft altogether as a group step by step. The 9 year old sat near one of the instructions and read ahead and really took her time with a color coordinated maracas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882329 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 17:47:55 +0000 jhd 2882329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love party details and planning! Looks like you had a great day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882328 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 17:47:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2882328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: it looks great! And the most important part is that LO had a blast! That’s the best when they actually acknowledge it. </p> <p>So the egg maracas went well? You didn’t have to explain to people over and over what to do? I see you printed instructions- smart! </p> <p>And as a parent I appreciate the goody bag. Enough goodies to keep the kids happy but not tons of junk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882326 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:48:11 +0000 Autumnmama79 2882326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: ahh, I see. Still super nice :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882325 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:45:51 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: the cake was supposed to be ombre- darker yellow fading to white at the top. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882323 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 16:14:28 +0000 Autumnmama79 2882323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The party looks great! I especially like the yellow colour of the cake. How were you hoping the cake would look? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882320 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:17:46 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=3033/19/pqmw9m.600x433.F9F0F51D-0E1C-49EB-9935-42E07EF5BC93.jpeg] [attach=3033/19/pqmw9n.450x600.C3F51FEE-1EE4-4CA0-A5EB-97519C8F1153.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882318 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:15:52 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882318@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=3033/19/pqmw6h.450x600.0DE9E3EA-92F7-49E8-A7E8-854EC42245D9.jpeg] [attach=3033/19/pqmw6i.450x600.7560E8DD-E3E4-4528-8E1A-5B2D58F8E52B.jpeg] [attach=3033/19/pqmw6j.600x450.D744971E-F68B-434A-B6D6-4170007F00A8.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/issa-birthday-party#post-2882317 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:15:00 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2882317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for putting up with my many posts and polls regarding my son’s party. He had a blast!</p> <p>Venue- playground and sprayground, Park pavilion</p> <p>RSVP- confirmed the Saturday before party 29 and within days before the party that number dropped to 21 and actual attendance 17</p> <p>Menu- fruit, goldfish, pasta salad, CFA nuggets, popsicles, chocolate cake, apple juice &amp; water </p> <p>My friend and I got a 30 minute late start on setting things up and my LO and I were then 30 minutes late to the party. I had to go back home and get him and the cake before returning to the venue. If I was a guest I’d be more than a little annoyed, but everyone didn’t let on if they were. </p> <p>I had a few ideas when it came to decor and given the late start we set up in stages and when it came to the final piece decided to nix because we just didn’t have time to get it right. With more time I think what we did could have been better at the same time no one complained and I wasn’t going for Pinterest just a little more festive than what was already there.</p> <p>The cake did not turn out the way I requested even though I provided the headbaker with an inspo picture. Given the taste and price I am not going to lament too much. The rest of the food was a hit. Man, my LO loved almost unlimited access to apple juice. </p> <p>Everyone enjoyed making maracas with Easter eggs and washi tape and picking them up throughout the party. We also had sidewalk chalk to share. The kids were excited about their treat bags. </p> <p>After planning, buying, set up, and tear down I totally understand the appeal of an all-included venue party. LO woke up saying it was a beautiful day and it sure was. </p>