chiguirre Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Dd's 8th birthday party is today. It's the first I've ever hosted and we've only been to one CEC party many years ago. Are the tokens and doodads that Chuck E. provides enough or should I get some candy and small toys to pass out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Dd's 8th birthday party is today. It's the first I've ever hosted and we've only been to one CEC party many years ago. Are the tokens and doodads that Chuck E. provides enough or should I get some candy and small toys to pass out? The most I would do is a candy bar with a pencil taped to it and a "Thanks for coming to my party" note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 If I were attending your party I would in no way expect a goody bag for my kid. I think you're fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 All the tokens and things are plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thanks guys! I was having a last minute checklist freakout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I don't see a need for them. I did have the kids make crowns at my DD's party at Incredible Pizza (which is a similar restaurant, but is MUCH larger), just to make the kids in our group easier to spot, but that was for my benefit and for the adults who were staying, since the kids weren't all known to the adults, since some came from Church, some from dance classes, and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 :lol: That's the advantage of hs birthday parties. We'll have CEC practically to ourselves on a school day at noon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 :lol: That's the advantage of hs birthday parties. We'll have CEC practically to ourselves on a school day at noon. Agreed-the best CEC birthday party I went to was a HS one, during a school day, when it was snowing outside. We had the entire place to ourselves. Unfortunately, my DD has as many non HS friends as HS friends, due to her dancing with many of the same girls each week, so her parties can't be nicely placed during a school day without excluding half of the people she really wants to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 How about a note saying that you're not giving out treat bags as a favor to the mom's of the children at your party and ask them to do you the same favor when it's your turn to go to their parties. only kinda kidding. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Are the tokens and doodads that Chuck E. provides enough . . . ? Yes, they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Who invented this goody bag thing? Every parent I know hates it, yet none will be the first to pull the trigger and kill it. At the Chuck E Cheese parties we've been to the parents have handed out tokens and done the goody bags. Do I think they need to? Heck no! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 How about a note saying that you're not giving out treat bags as a favor to the mom's of the children at your party and ask them to do you the same favor when it's your turn to go to their parties. only kinda kidding. ;) Ear plugs for the adults :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ear plugs for the adults :) PERFECT!:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No treat bags necessary. If you are really hating the idea of skipping the bags, then give them a goodie bag with handles and names on them. Put the tokens in it with a few pieces of candy to eat while they play the games. This will also be nice for any kids who don't have pockets to carry the tokens. I would not put any trinkets in the goodie bags that the kids have to keep track of. Mini-boxes of Nerds, Skittles or Smarties,are what I would pick. They can be put in the pocket (won't melt like chocolate) if the kid ditches the bag. They aren't much of a choking hazard for running kids (vs hard candy) so I wouldn't be worried about giving it to them before the party. Remind kids to use the trash if they are done with the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I've already started my own one-woman revolt--I don't do goody bags at all. ;) We have done CEC parties in the past and figure that letting the kiddos trade their tickets for trinkets is plenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My DH calls them favors...which is short for "Do me a favor and leave because the party is over." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My DH calls them favors...which is short for "Do me a favor and leave because the party is over." :lol: Oh, I love this! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My DH calls them favors...which is short for "Do me a favor and leave because the party is over." :lol: That's hilarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I agree, Bill. We've been slowly getting rid of goody bags. Because of social norms though, we substitute. This weekend we are having a fishing derby for my ds's 8th birthday. We found kiddie poles on a deep clearance and bought poles for the kids attending. They get to take them home. My ds is excited because he gets to share his major passion with his friends AND they get to take home poles to maybe use another day. :) Sweet kid, that boy of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No treat bags necessary. If you are really hating the idea of skipping the bags, then give them a goodie bag with handles and names on them. Put the tokens in it with a few pieces of candy to eat while they play the games. This will also be nice for any kids who don't have pockets to carry the tokens. I would not put any trinkets in the goodie bags that the kids have to keep track of. Mini-boxes of Nerds, Skittles or Smarties,are what I would pick. They can be put in the pocket (won't melt like chocolate) if the kid ditches the bag. They aren't much of a choking hazard for running kids (vs hard candy) so I wouldn't be worried about giving it to them before the party. Remind kids to use the trash if they are done with the bag. Ooooh, I love this idea. This way you kill two birds with one stone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Chuck E. Cheese IS one giant treat bag! Nothing additional necessary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristyND Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Chuck E. Cheese IS one giant treat bag! Nothing additional necessary!! My thoughts exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I agree, Bill. We've been slowly getting rid of goody bags. Because of social norms though, we substitute. This weekend we are having a fishing derby for my ds's 8th birthday. We found kiddie poles on a deep clearance and bought poles for the kids attending. They get to take them home. My ds is excited because he gets to share his major passion with his friends AND they get to take home poles to maybe use another day. :) Sweet kid, that boy of mine. I hope he has a wonderful birthday! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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