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S/O S/o Birthdays...

McAllie5McAllie5
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I'm not the sort of mom who does a huge party thing (well, I haven't had the chance yet, but I don't think I am). I like the idea of having some fun activities and various finger foods or a meal, and for sure dessert, but...

I really don't understand the new trend of having a cake AND cupcakes AND cake pops (in addition to a meal or finger foods). I've seen this on a few blogs and while it makes for a really cute picture, what's the need? Who is eating all of this food and who is the mom who has time to make all of that?

Anyone else know what I mean? 

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  • jdubhjdubh member
    I totally understand! For DD birthday party, we are having her "smash cake" that she eats herself, and cake balls (cake pops without the stick). Along with the other finger foods, I think that will be plenty.
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    I totally understand! For DD birthday party, we are having her "smash cake" that she eats herself, and cake balls (cake pops without the stick). Along with the other finger foods, I think that will be plenty.

    Ok, yes, the "smash cake" is a must, IMO! But that's something that's just for fun for the birthday boy or girl on the first birthday. :) 

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  • Athena0809Athena0809 member
    I know what you mean. I think we'll just do one cake but since we'll have a few kids ages 12 mo to 6 yrs old I was thinking of having a "kids buffet" some crakers or "mix your own snack" and little Horizon milk boxes...
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  • belladonna11307belladonna11307 member
    I've been debating between doing cupcakes or a sheet cake.  If I do a sheet cake I'm going to order one at Giant because they give you a free baby smash cake with the order.  But now that I'm reading everyone's theme I'm thinking about doing a 3D ducky cake I've seen the pan for at Michael's...
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  • pinkflipflops44pinkflipflops44 member
    I agree.  I also don't understand HUGE smash cakes. 
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  • toadstooltoadstool member
    I think some people like the dessert buffet to give guests some variety and also to allow guests to take goodies home as a favor. I'm all for edible favors.
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  • jazzyagjazzyag
    We didn't bother with a smash cake with A and probably won't with K either.  We just did a big sheet carrot cake.  So far birthday parties have been big BBQs.  It's really easy to go over the top because it's so much fun, but it takes way too much time.  I'd rather be playing with my girls.
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  • eawebstereawebster
    That's way too much sugar for me! We're having cupcakes and either a larger cupcake or smash cake for DD. Although, I'm sure my MIL will make cookies; she always does.
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