I am thinking of doING a coed diaper party halloween themed. This is my second son so I will not be having a shower. I was thinking of a costume contest and diaper raffles for prizes. Any ideas or suggestions would be helpful.
I am thinking of doING a coed diaper party halloween themed. This is my second son so I will not be having a shower. I was thinking of a costume contest and diaper raffles for prizes. Any ideas or suggestions would be helpful.
First, I need some clarification. Will you be throwing this event yourself?
Second, asking for specific gifts is considered rude and a diaper party would be doing that. Perhaps you can just have a casual get together with friends and family and leave the baby stuff out of it?
People do diaper derbies all the time! Your idea is super cute! I love carving pumpkins, maybe you can do a baby pumpkin carving or decorating contest? The mummy idea is really great (: I was just thinking of asking my work friends to throw me a diaper derby instead of the shower they've been planning (insert snotty shower etiquette here) since my family already bought us everything. Maybe I'll suggest your idea (:
PP seriously? God forbid someone does something for themselves. You know, because it is their life not yours after all. I made myself my own dinner last night, is that considered rude and poor etiquette as well?
To OP, I think that's a super cute and awesome idea! I love the idea of it being casual with a baby Halloween twist. Diaper raffles are very common and fun, it gets people involved. I also love the costume contest, it still gives everyone a chance to participate in Halloween festivities =] if you look on Pinterest they have a bunch of ideas for literally everything. I'd take a look on there and see if you find anything else you might want to do. Good luck and have fun!
By all means, if you or anyone doesn't like what I have to say, feel free to block/ignore me. My feelers won't be hurt, promise.
I'm free to offer advice/opinions where I see fit and if others don't like it, I don't really know what to tell you. I offer opinions and advice on other matters as well and in those instances, I've not been told to 'go back where I came from' but it seems where etiquette is concerned, people have an issue with it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc. Apparently I stand alone when it comes to specific issues regarding manners but it doesn't mean I have to hold my voice back.
By all means, if you or anyone doesn't like what I have to say, feel free to block/ignore me. My feelers won't be hurt, promise.
I'm free to offer advice/opinions where I see fit and if others don't like it, I don't really know what to tell you. I offer opinions and advice on other matters as well and in those instances, I've not been told to 'go back where I came from' but it seems where etiquette is concerned, people have an issue with it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc. Apparently I stand alone when it comes to specific issues regarding manners but it doesn't mean I have to hold my voice back.
This is the Internet, yes? And so it goes.
Based on experience and observation, I beg to differ on the "I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc" line. You tend to be extremely rude and offensive on the baby shower board. By all means, if you want to help someone, please do, just know the reaction (s) you are receiving here, including the likes on PP'S comment to you, are due to your methods of responding to people about etiquette in rude and tactless manners. The whole "this is the internet" excuse will work but so many times. Just because this is the internet, doesn't mean that you can troll boards and offend people, then play victim/offended if they respond back. Also, you wandered on to someone else's bmb... so things may go differently than on your normal stomping grounds.
Just clarifying and giving you a heads up. If you took my comment as anything else, that's totally on you.
By all means, if you or anyone doesn't like what I have to say, feel free to block/ignore me. My feelers won't be hurt, promise.
I'm free to offer advice/opinions where I see fit and if others don't like it, I don't really know what to tell you. I offer opinions and advice on other matters as well and in those instances, I've not been told to 'go back where I came from' but it seems where etiquette is concerned, people have an issue with it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc. Apparently I stand alone when it comes to specific issues regarding manners but it doesn't mean I have to hold my voice back.
This is the Internet, yes? And so it goes.
Based on experience and observation, I beg to differ on the "I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc" line. You tend to be extremely rude and offensive on the baby shower board. By all means, if you want to help someone, please do, just know the reaction (s) you are receiving here, including the likes on PP'S comment to you, are due to your methods of responding to people about etiquette in rude and tactless manners. The whole "this is the internet" excuse will work but so many times. Just because this is the internet, doesn't mean that you can troll boards and offend people, then play victim/offended if they respond back. Also, you wandered on to someone else's bmb... so things may go differently than on your normal stomping grounds.
Just clarifying and giving you a heads up. If you took my comment as anything else, that's totally on you.
I am not offended, nor do I try to play the victim. I'm not quite sure where you got that impression but I am perfectly capable of giving my opinion and understanding that I stand alone. I've made that clear several times in other posts.
My tone is blunt and I can understand how that can come across as being rude in text. Yes, there have been times where I've been sarcastic but I make the call if it's warranted.
Like I said, people can block me if they feel it's necessary. It's all good on my end.
@MyCousinVinny nothing warrants comments about anyone's families, social circles and what have you. You have no tact, you are rude, and it's 95% unnecessary, especially coming from someone who "knows so much about etiquette". I've experienced your nastiness first hand, and I've seen you in action on the baby shower board. On this board, people aren't going to allow you to talk to them in any which way. This isn't the baby shower board. Fair warning, from D15 to you. Enjoy.
@MyCousinVinny enough. Just enough already. Go back to where you came from. We are all very familiar with your stance on baby shower etiquette. And I'm sure I speak for all of us here on D15, when I say we over it and you.
By all means, if you or anyone doesn't like what I have to say, feel free to block/ignore me. My feelers won't be hurt, promise.
I'm free to offer advice/opinions where I see fit and if others don't like it, I don't really know what to tell you. I offer opinions and advice on other matters as well and in those instances, I've not been told to 'go back where I came from' but it seems where etiquette is concerned, people have an issue with it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc. Apparently I stand alone when it comes to specific issues regarding manners but it doesn't mean I have to hold my voice back.
This is the Internet, yes? And so it goes.
Based on experience and observation, I beg to differ on the "I'm not a troll, I don't purposefully try to pick fights, etc" line. You tend to be extremely rude and offensive on the baby shower board. By all means, if you want to help someone, please do, just know the reaction (s) you are receiving here, including the likes on PP'S comment to you, are due to your methods of responding to people about etiquette in rude and tactless manners. The whole "this is the internet" excuse will work but so many times. Just because this is the internet, doesn't mean that you can troll boards and offend people, then play victim/offended if they respond back. Also, you wandered on to someone else's bmb... so things may go differently than on your normal stomping grounds.
Just clarifying and giving you a heads up. If you took my comment as anything else, that's totally on you.
I am not offended, nor do I try to play the victim. I'm not quite sure where you got that impression but I am perfectly capable of giving my opinion and understanding that I stand alone. I've made that clear several times in other posts.
My tone is blunt and I can understand how that can come across as being rude in text. Yes, there have been times where I've been sarcastic but I make the call if it's warranted.
Like I said, people can block me if they feel it's necessary. It's all good on my end.
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You know how when you go to get your haircut or your make up done and the person doing it doesn't have great hair or make up? It's a total turn off and makes you not want to take their makeover advice or let them touch your hair. That's kind of how you are when you go stomping around about etiquette. It's kind of hard to take advice on manners and etiquette from someone who is so rude in their delivery.
@MyCousinVinny nothing warrants comments about anyone's families, social circles and what have you. You have no tact, you are rude, and it's 95% unnecessary, especially coming from someone who "knows so much about etiquette". I've experienced your nastiness first hand, and I've seen you in action on the baby shower board. On this board, people aren't going to allow you to talk to them in any which way. This isn't the baby shower board. Fair warning, from D15 to you. Enjoy.
To be fair, your post above is rude in itself, as you're making judgments about my character. You don't know me, all you've chosen to focus on is my stance on etiquette. Have you read any of my posts supporting mothers struggling with breastfeeding, offering ideas on easy meals, opinions on names? There was one post in particular where a poster was struggling with feeling sexy while pregnant and I offered plenty of support.
You see, support doesn't come in just Yes or No answers or by agreeing with OP. Sometimes, a person needs a different perspective to see that maybe what they are currently involved in isn't the best idea. Or that they run the risk of offending people they care about. And yes, I do think the social circle excuse is not a legitimate reason because you can't possibly know that every single person in attendance is accepting of the idea.
Again, feel free to block me if you have such issues with me.
I have a suggestion: Instead of turning this into another "Mycousinvinny" show, can we get back to helping the OP with ideas on her Halloween diaper party idea? BTW, the Ignore feature is really great!
@redfallon you are right. Always the voice of reason.
Pumpkin decorating is cute, the game where men change the baby in like 60 secs is fun. Wrap the mummy as someone suggested. Idk how you feel about that weird game about guess the baby food in the diaper thing. Baby bingo, the candy bar game, the game where people have to aim the balloon full of water between their knees into a bucket, Idk what it's called but it's hilarious to watch. Guess mommy's belly size.
Omg I love that pumpkin punch bowl idea! @redfallon which one? The chocolate in the diaper? That's the game I won. There were 5 brand new diapers I must add lol you get like the small Halloween size candies of chocolate and melt it then put it in the diaper. You want it to still have texture though, not to touch it but to see too. No idea about the water balloons, that's new to me as well
"Don't break the water!" Lol I think that's what it's called. You fill up water balloons and hold them between your legs as you run to the end. Whoever drops it on the way is out lol
I saw a game with beer bottles as baby bottles or something and it was a chugging contest. I'd personally use juice or something, but that is because I'm not into beer and I personally don't think beer is appropriate at baby events. But everyone is different.
So the moral of the story is, unless you totes agree with whatever is in line with the OP, you're trolling. Oooohhhhkay.
But really who cares about morals or etiquette or anything else, let's just get all diapers and free stuff because we're preggers and people should totally give it to us!! Right?
First of all, it's a bit rude to compare someone to a charity event, as if they themselves are a charity case. And honestly, you do sound like your trolling. Your post sounded like your just trying to stir the pot and cause drama.
And second of all, who are you and what birth month are you from? You've only been active a couple days, so I find it weird you'd just jump in on something like this as a new member. Wouldn't be surprised if you got banned before, made a new name and then felt the need to hop back on the troll wagon. Have a wonderful night!
@beccabeeee Everyone knows what a troll is, and if they don't they can look up the definition of an "internet troll". No need to waste your time and energy even responding to it. It's just bait and it didn't even really make sense, as the original comment said user made was just rude and not helpful. We know it was meant to be offensive and stir the pot. But I your style and no-nonsense come back lol. I suggest we listen to @redfallon's earlier advice, but just apply it anytime someone comes to our BMB and tries to start drama, IGNORE them because...ya know:
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Re: Halloween diaper party ideas
*Maybe a game of trying to diaper pumpkins.
Your idea is super cute!
I love carving pumpkins, maybe you can do a baby pumpkin carving or decorating contest? The mummy idea is really great (:
I was just thinking of asking my work friends to throw me a diaper derby instead of the shower they've been planning (insert snotty shower etiquette here) since my family already bought us everything.
Maybe I'll suggest your idea (:
To OP, I think that's a super cute and awesome idea! I love the idea of it being casual with a baby Halloween twist. Diaper raffles are very common and fun, it gets people involved. I also love the costume contest, it still gives everyone a chance to participate in Halloween festivities =] if you look on Pinterest they have a bunch of ideas for literally everything. I'd take a look on there and see if you find anything else you might want to do. Good luck and have fun!
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You know how when you go to get your haircut or your make up done and the person doing it doesn't have great hair or make up? It's a total turn off and makes you not want to take their makeover advice or let them touch your hair.
That's kind of how you are when you go stomping around about etiquette. It's kind of hard to take advice on manners and etiquette from someone who is so rude in their delivery.
Jamie
I think the decorating pumpkins as sleeping babies with pacifiers is cute.
Jamie
Pumpkin decorating is cute, the game where men change the baby in like 60 secs is fun. Wrap the mummy as someone suggested. Idk how you feel about that weird game about guess the baby food in the diaper thing. Baby bingo, the candy bar game, the game where people have to aim the balloon full of water between their knees into a bucket, Idk what it's called but it's hilarious to watch. Guess mommy's belly size.
What is this one with the water balloons? I haven't seen that before.
Jamie
ETA this is a cool idea for a punch bowl
Jamie
@redfallon which one? The chocolate in the diaper? That's the game I won. There were 5 brand new diapers I must add lol you get like the small Halloween size candies of chocolate and melt it then put it in the diaper. You want it to still have texture though, not to touch it but to see too.
No idea about the water balloons, that's new to me as well
Jamie
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Aha!
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Hahaha.
But really who cares about morals or etiquette or anything else, let's just get all diapers and free stuff because we're preggers and people should totally give it to us!! Right?
And second of all, who are you and what birth month are you from? You've only been active a couple days, so I find it weird you'd just jump in on something like this as a new member. Wouldn't be surprised if you got banned before, made a new name and then felt the need to hop back on the troll wagon. Have a wonderful night!
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