https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:00:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-93622 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:41:49 +0000 cupcakemama 93622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think if you are expecting the parents to stay for the party with their kids then you have to have something for them. Not necessarily a full meal but something! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-93086 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:39:00 +0000 Andrea 93086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I'm sure that is the rule at some places but I think it would be nice to order a few extra pizzas for the parents is all... versus not wanting to take a slice of pizza as you see there are only a few left. And my daughter can eat two slices on her own so I would rather let her have seconds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-93051 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 03:36:27 +0000 looch 93051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I understood at some places, you can't bring in other food, so you're stuck using what the place provides.</p> <p>I prefer to have something for the parents, esp. if it isn't a drop off party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91621 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:38:52 +0000 tequiero21 91621@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've only been to 2 baby parties this year (ever?) and there was way enough food for all of us. i ate yummily both times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91606 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:03:56 +0000 MsMamaBear 91606@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is why Baby Bear's party will be at home and I'll be able to feed everyone. I was just going to let them eat what the kids eat, but never thought about a couple of pizzas for them. Good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91588 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:37:20 +0000 SAHM0811 91588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: oh no! that's terrible!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91587 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:35:45 +0000 Andrea 91587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: yeah, i mean people were even asking for water and all the host did was point to the water fountain. :-P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91583 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:32:46 +0000 SAHM0811 91583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I know, I totally agree! Besides the the theme, the other first thing I plan for when throwing LO a bday party is the food! Food is so important to make your guests happy. Too bad some parents don't realize that at these gym parties! So wrong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91580 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:21:10 +0000 Andrea 91580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: see, that is what i am talking about. food is so important! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91577 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:18:29 +0000 SAHM0811 91577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: We considered that, but didn't in the end. So we hired a messenger to pick up the food. We had food from three different places but that was the biggest hit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91567 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:46:28 +0000 Andrea 91567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NYCaliMama: shake shack! Did you have your party there? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91556 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:56:08 +0000 BSB 91556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, man, that sucks. Why don't they have grown up food, too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91530 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:44:50 +0000 autumnlove 91530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, that sucks! Most of the kiddie parties I have been to usually have food(kids &amp; adults)and alcohol(when the party is at a friend's house) for the parents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91524 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:36:07 +0000 daniellemybelle 91524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I imagine that some parents are trying to save the expense or hassle? Which I think if you have school-aged kids, you can get away with it, because parents aren't obligated to stay for the whole party. But when they are little ones, the parents are just as much guests as the kids... and as a Nervous Nelly in situations like this, if I were hosting I would be more invested in what the parents thought than the kids! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91500 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:27:52 +0000 SAHM0811 91500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that sucks. Usually at LOs friends' parties there's at least a veggie platter and chips for the adults. Or extra pizza. But even then, DH and I go somewhere to eat afterwards because we are famished!</p> <p>Our last birthday party for LO was a hit because we had Shake Shack for everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91484 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:51:42 +0000 Red 91484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, I don't understand that either. When I throw parties, there's always tons of leftovers for guests to bring home. Nothing ruins a party than having guests leave hungry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91471 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:17:50 +0000 Andrea 91471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: it will be amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91470 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:16:53 +0000 heffalump 91470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: it'll be on a Sunday so I can spend sat preparing ... I just have to make hubby take her for the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91469 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:14:38 +0000 Andrea 91469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: wow! Don't wear yourself out, though. I remember the 1st bday party was so tiring but worth it in the end I guess! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91468 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:12:15 +0000 heffalump 91468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I keep adding things too, thanks to pinterest of course. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91467 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:10:06 +0000 Andrea 91467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I remember your menu, definitely ample yummy food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91465 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:47:24 +0000 heffalump 91465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: @Andrea: come to lo's first birthday. There will be tons.of food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91463 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:43:13 +0000 Andrea 91463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: I am chinese and all we care about is food! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91462 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:42:01 +0000 chopsuey 91462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Ditto! I love feeding people too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91461 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:41:58 +0000 Andrea 91461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: rock on! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91459 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:41:34 +0000 heffalump 91459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I just went to a 3 year olds party that we didn't get fed at. But it was from 2-4 so I didn't expect to. Still, I would never have a party without food. I think it's the Jew in me, we love to feed people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91458 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:41:33 +0000 Andrea 91458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: sharing one slice is not enough for DH, me, and a 2 year old! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91457 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:41:23 +0000 chopsuey 91457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: I'm making sure everyone that comes to LO's 1st bday party will complain of FULLNESS. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91455 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:38:52 +0000 mrbee 91455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just steal Charlie's pizza. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/why-do-parents-not-get-to-eat-at-birthday-parties#post-91453 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:37:25 +0000 Andrea 91453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: yeah, my greatest fear when doing any get together is that people will leave complaining of hunger!</p> <p> @artbee: all the parents were saying how they were starved and would eat when they got home which would be after 2 pm. I guess now I know to load up on breakfast before these things. </p>