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Party in a Box (bag)

Felixfan — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:42:02 GMT

Hi -

I need some ideas and hope creative minds can help. My husband is turning 50. He insisted he did not want a party. I am honoring the wish.

That being said, I'm putting together a "party in a box (bag)" that will serve as the party I wanted to throw

So far - I have a recording of well wishes from friends and famiy all over the country, this will serve as the"family and friends" part of the party. I had a print made of 50 things we love about him so that will be "kind words" or something like that. There will be craft beers for "drinks" a cd/dvd of a band he loves for "music", 50 year old "decorations", 50 yr "balloons". I was thinking a desktop type game for "games" and was going to try to get a cake in there too.

What am I missing? What other things happen at a party that i can put in this bag?

Thanks in advance!

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

Kachina624 — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:47:57 GMT

At my 50th birthday party, I got dead flowers and a prune cake, among other things.

I think your non-celebratory party in a bag is a cute idea.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

MickD — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:52:55 GMT

@Felixfan - What a great idea! How about old pics of him, you, friends and or family?

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cherry — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:54:47 GMT

How about memorable things that happened 50 years ago. Also what things cost, popular songs and movies Who was president etc

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butterfly123 — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:03:37 GMT

@Felixfan

What about some of his favorite candies, snacks or gift cards for his favorite foods or restaurants?

Just a thought.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

beckyb1012 — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:09:12 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
At my 50th birthday party, I got dead flowers and a prune cake, among other things.

I think your non-celebratory party in a bag is a cute idea.

For my brother's 50th I gave him two different toys he played with as a young boy and a box of Depends underwear. He loved playing with the toys and said he would save the drawers.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

Shopster3 — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:50:51 GMT

Have everyone who gives him a gift give him 50 of something.

When I turned 60 I got a box of 60 envelopes, 50 Hershey kisses, 50 stamps.

You get the idea.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

VanSleepy — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:43:44 GMT

There is dancing at parties. Do you have a picture of the two of you dancing somewhere? Or maybe some inexpensive toy that dances.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

iceRedfire — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:51:40 GMT

I don't have more ideas to add but happy early birthday to DH!

@Felixfan

More posters might see the thread if your title of it was more of a question though?

Very sweet of you to do this for him!

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

151949 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:10:52 GMT

On my 50th birthday my brothers put a sign outside on my lawn that said "HONK IF YOU THINK 50 IS REALLY OLD" I had worked nights the night before and as I tried to sleep all day people were driving by honking.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

cotton4me — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:34:09 GMT

I think that's a wonderful idea! How sweet and thoughtful of you. I also think it's nice that you're honoring your husband's wishes about not having a party. So often people do what they think they would want, not really considering the other person. I don't have any additional suggestions, but you've done a great job and received some good ideas. Good luck with everything.

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Felixfan — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 01:17:33 GMT

Thank you!!

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

NYC Susan — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:34:39 GMT

@cotton4me wrote:
I think that's a wonderful idea! How sweet and thoughtful of you. I also think it's nice that you're honoring your husband's wishes about not having a party. So often people do what they think they would want, not really considering the other person. I don't have any additional suggestions, but you've done a great job and received some good ideas. Good luck with everything.

I completely agree - It's super-thoughtful, creative, and loving. I think your party box sounds perfect.

Re: Party in a Box (bag)

Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:47:50 GMT

@cherry wrote:
How about memorable things that happened 50 years ago. Also what things cost, popular songs and movies Who was president etc

@cherry, that's exactly what I did for by BFF's 50th. I got the movie on DVD that was #1 at the box office when she was born. I got her the NY Time's #1 best seller , the #1 toy came from ebay. I got her a model car from 1960, etc. It was fun researching, putting it all together and she was tickled pink.