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I was surprised while in the party supply store at the number of items geared toward a person turning 30 that joke about him being over the hill. In my opinion, if you’re trying to tell someone they’re old at 30, then you must really be hoping for him to die.

Sure, when I was six I thought 30 was old. Now that I’m over 30 but act like I’m six, I realize how young it is. My advice? Don’t start making fun of people for being old until they can’t hear you or read the card.

Instead of goofing on your friend for turning 30, why not look up all of the cool stuff that went down the year he was born? You can set up a big poster board to display it all.

Take note of the music that came out the year your friend was born and make a giant playlist of songs from that year. If you’re a good buddy, you’ll just give him a new mp3 player with all of the tunes loaded.

Also, I suggest you remember who the party is for. You may think it’s fun to have a theme party with costumes. Perhaps you’re considering having the party at a bowling alley. If the birthday person doesn’t dig costumes or bowling don’t put him up to it. Even though you think it’s a way better party than playing pool at the pub, that may be exactly what he’d love to do.

The lesson here is that sometimes, simple ideas are best. One of the things that makes a 30th birthday special is that people in their 30’s tend to be more comfortable in their skin and have a clear idea of what they enjoy. Give them a day to do more of the stuff they like to do and less of what they hate.

For example, if your friend loves movies and hates housework, buy him a DVD for $20.00 and hire a cleaning service for $60.00. He can relax with the movie while his place gets cleaned. That’s the kind of gift anybody turning 30 would appreciate.

Of course, nothing makes a party better than great entertainment. There are several options to choose from including belly dancers, fire eaters, comedians, magicians, and jugglers.

When it comes to hiring entertainment, you truly get what you pay for. Belly dancers make a lot in tips as part of their show so they cost less than many other performers. A good belly dancer will charge $350.00 and up for a show. For any of the other entertainment options I mentioned, you’d be hard pressed to get a really good performer for under $1,000.00.

You want to make sure the entertainer has a good demo video, offers a money-back guarantee, and can provide you with a list of satisfied clients. If the performer you’re talking to can meet those requirements, you found a good one.

Lastly, make sure the food is killer. Again, don’t get crazy with stuff that nobody really wants. Instead, find out your friend’s favorite foods and stuff him to the gills!

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How would you feel about being invited to a Baby Shower, that… please read the details.?

Hi all, I have a question about a Baby Shower, how would you feel about being invited to a baby shower in which you were asked to bring one of the following, diapers, gift cards, and/or money? I am having my 3 child in April of 2010, my other two children are 2, and 3. This will be my last child and I don’t want to find out the sex of the baby until the day I deliver. So, I thought I could still do a really nice baby shower for the guests, but just ask for diapers, gift cards, and/or money. Does this sound bad? I mean, I could do it after the baby is born, but I don’t want the hassle of so many folks with two kids who are adjusting to a new baby. Any advice?
Yes I have had a shower for my other two, but like most of us we give a lot away.
No, I am not giving myself a shower, my mother will do that for me!

I think that it sounds like a great idea! Maybe there would be a way to say on the invite that the baby’s gender will remain a secret until the due date, just to be a better surprise to the joyous parents! And you could still do a registry, while just asking for the basic needs that any baby will need… no matter what the sex? (Bottles, baby baths, diapers…etc..) I think that it is so exciting that you plan to wait and Im sure all of your guests would as well!!! Even if there is no registry and you just prefer those 3 items… Your guests will love to be a part of such an exciting and rare choice that you have made! Congrats to you and lots of love to the new baby!!! PS… I do not think that it is tacky at all that you are getting involved with your baby shower. Once again, the people that will be there are people that must love you and only want the best for you and your baby. They will understand that you are asking for the things that you need and the things that you feel would be most helpful during this time. I’m sure they’d rather get you useful gifts, than just more things you’ll have to return later. Best wishes!!!!