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my secret loathing

I have a secret loathing.

In fact if I am true to myself it is verging on pure hatred, an emotion that I don’t often feel.

The object of my despising probably doesn’t deserve it, but I am ashamed to confess that I have made no secret of how I feel in their presence.

It is just they turn up uninvited into my home and spill their contents onto the floor, into my drawers and it seems they are held under a mysterious spell because I can never be rid of the crap they leave behind.

Last night I actually physically grabbed one of them and vented my rage at them, afterwards I felt ashamed, I had shook them, spilled bits of them onto the floor and the dog had eyed them greedily.

I loathe them and yet still to not disappoint the two five almost six year olds in my home I add to their existence.

But whilst I stuff them with tat, I feel I can hide no longer and I must declare my true feelings.

“My name is Jane, I hate party bags, but yet I still do them.”

Now I must go finish stuffing them with more tat as means of apology…

Comments

  1. Older mum says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!! They are such a nuisance arent they? Its like the contents of a cracker – only worse!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 5:14 pm

      Don’t get me started on crackers….

      Reply
  2. Jo says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    It’s when you end up with so many bubbles you could actually make up an entire set of party bags from them that you know you go to too many parties… crayons too!!! Bloody crayons!!!

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      bloody bouncy balls!

      Reply
      • HELEN says

        January 20, 2012 at 8:55 pm

        shush Jane….I make my living from selling bouncy balls to gullible folk! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        • janeblackmore says

          January 20, 2012 at 9:05 pm

          Sorry!

          However should you wish to indulge in buying good stuff for party bags at a fabulous price I would advise you click here http://www.jessiescrazykitchen.blogspot.com/p/online-shop.html or here http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Jessies-Online-Store

          and I love these as well http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Jessies-Online-Store/Sock-Ons-/_i.html?_fsub=1086812012&_sid=104543822&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

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          • HELEN says

            January 20, 2012 at 9:15 pm

            haha, thanks Jane….the gin’s in the post!
            x

          • janeblackmore says

            January 20, 2012 at 9:33 pm

            anytime! – I never realised you did the splashabout nappies – as soon as BB is out of cast we are ordering!

          • HELEN says

            January 20, 2012 at 9:41 pm

            great, thanks….I’ll pop you a couple of bouncy balls & a whoopee cushion in!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  3. Helen says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Have a look at The Book People, they do some great multi packs of books that work out about ยฃ1 each, I guarantee it’s a party bag filler that won’t end up in the bin the same day, they were always well received when I did them at parties.

    Hope it helps!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      that is a good idea *banks for next year!*

      Reply
  4. Lowri says

    January 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    My name’s Lowri and I hate party bags… but yes, I too still do them (although I didn’t this year because it wasn’t a really party – lots of disappointed kids going home!).

    One of my friends little girls has a birthday in the first week of January so this year she went and bought a load of half price selection boxes and gave those out instead! I think I might try something like that next year…

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      I have been to good ones where you get a book, I however leave it until the last minute so have to hit the 99p shop like a demented lady!

      Reply
  5. Charlie says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Give ’em a balloon and a bun, they’re the only bits they’re bothered about anyway!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 8:14 pm

      we have gone a little overboard on chocolate

      Reply
  6. Heidi says

    January 20, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I always swore I would never lose my party bag virginity yet today I found myself in the tat aisle of Tescos loading up my trolley with rubbish that is a complete waste of my husband’s hard earned money simply because I don’t want the other mums to think I’m stingy because my son got one at their parties. I know we all secretly feel the same way about them but no-one is brave enough to be the first to boycott them. So frustrating.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 8:09 pm

      Dont feel bad Heidi, we all start off with non party bag ideals! it gets the best of us!

      Reply
  7. anna tims (@ageingmatron) says

    January 20, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    (*Sheepish* Am I allowed back?) I hate them too and since I am an old bag I have banned them. Do instead a lucky dip with loot from the 99p shop et al. One pressie per child. Cheaper and far more thrilling than part bags. *Slopes off*

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 8:08 pm

      That is a great idea!

      Big bloody shame party is tomorrow and I have just ‘tatted’ up!

      where were you when I needed you?

      Reply
  8. Pants With Names says

    January 20, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    I’m reading blogs instead of stuffing party bags for 5yo party tomorrow. I LOATHE them with a passion. I loathe my childrens parties with a passion. At the last one I was heard screaming ‘its like being in a horror film’ as I tried to fend the little blighters off the cake…

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  9. Corinne says

    January 20, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Pointless things, I’m not sure I’ve ever done them… I am a mean mother.

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      Wise mother!

      Reply
  10. maggy,red ted art says

    January 20, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Ah the party bag thing is only JUST starting in my house. And I hated them before they even started. I don’t mind doing “ours”, as I try and put decent things in (she says). I hate the tat and waste and non biodegradable stuff my kids come home with. ๐Ÿ™

    Maggy

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      Somehow I imagine yours to be the queen of party bags mrs!

      Reply
  11. Emma says

    January 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I can’t bear them either, so I used to order them from http://www.jellyandblancmange.co.uk/ when we lived in the UK. Very reasonable and very nice to deal with…. I am hoping they don’t do party bags here…!!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      if they dont please let me know and I will relocate – extreme but worth it!

      Reply
  12. mummyglitzer says

    January 20, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I am DREADING the party bags thing. I have witnessed perfectly sane, professional, middle class women near on lose their mind over sorting party bags then finding all the bits everywhere post-party. I am determined this will not happen to me. Although I am about as far removed from sane, professional and middle class as you can get but you get my meaning?

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      I get ya mrs!

      Reply
  13. louisejedwards says

    January 20, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Party bag contents go straight in the bin! We just did sweetie bags last year – edible junk! x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      Thats what I am doing with some toys – nice ones!

      Reply
  14. Lorraine from The Party Times says

    January 20, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Please, please don’t give up on the party bags folks!!!! I must admit you can buy a range of contents depending on your budget. I am always happy to give suggestions for traditional or more unique party bag fillers!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 10:10 pm

      arghhh I am offending my favourite people!

      DISCLAIMER

      both http://www.thepartytimes.co.uk and http://www.jessiescrazykitchen.blogspot.com do rather fabulous bits for super party bags!

      next year that is where I am heading!!!!!

      x

      Reply
  15. FionaCambouropoulos (@coombemill) says

    January 20, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Panic not, they eventually grow out of them! I have moved to doing crafty activities for home parties, then they take their own creations home with a slice in cake instead of a party bag. Perfect!

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 20, 2012 at 10:15 pm

      Oooooh I also have a slight craft phobia!!!!!!!!!!!

      In fact if I think about it I think I dislike craft more that party bags!

      bring back party bags all is forgiven!

      Reply
  16. Honest Mum says

    January 21, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Having only had 2 years of partying-the first sans party bags, I revelled in them this year. Granted someone else did do they for me so I cooed as they were handed out. Sounds like the love affair might end before it begins though…

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 21, 2012 at 10:01 am

      who knows maybe one day we could reunite!

      Reply
  17. Jacq says

    January 21, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Oh god, I’ve just spent far too much on themed party bag contents, only to find that at least 2/3rd of the party guests ( same age as your two Jane) , wouldn’t know a Moshi monster if it bit them on the bum.
    Partybagfail

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 21, 2012 at 10:01 am

      send them our way – huge moshi fans!

      Reply
  18. Blue Sky says

    January 21, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I used to hate party bags too, especially when they were full of cheap sweets – hyperactivity and non-sleeping children anyone? I feel the same kind of loathing for Happy Meals, the contents of which always seemed to be on the floor somewhere to trip up the unwary. Now my youngest is 10, we have them no more ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 21, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      *hides cheap sweets*….

      Reply
  19. Lorraine from The Party Times says

    January 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Jane, seriously contact me a couple of months before next party and let me help you through this stressy time – might even be able to help you with your phobia!! Lorraine x

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 21, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      I have filled in the calender to remind me in december!

      Reply
  20. Linda says

    January 21, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    lol great post, why do we do it?! Hope your party (and party bags!) were a success ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 21, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      hey – one kids actually took the time to thank me for the ridicouslous amount of sugar I gave him!

      what a lovely child!

      Reply
  21. polythene pram says

    January 22, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Yes I hate them too. bloody things. There seems to be a competition our way to see who can produce the most exciting bags. It is the ultimate in The Competing Mums Brigrade

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      how do you fare in it?

      Reply
  22. sarsm says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Me too!!!

    Nowadays I do an alternative. Last year we made origami flowers from serviettes and just put a small gift in them (like a flower soap or tattoos) and a a sweet. I also give some birthday cake out separately. Or we do a treasure hunt or lucky dip at the end of the party and each child gets one small wrapped gift.

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    • janeblackmore says

      January 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm

      Now you know I dont do craft!

      Love the lucky dip idea x

      Reply
      • sarsm says

        January 23, 2012 at 1:28 pm

        Erm OK, I admit it. I don’t do craft either, but I have a 13yo and you tube…. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        • janeblackmore says

          January 23, 2012 at 3:38 pm

          I don’t have a teen!

          Reply
  23. Jen says

    January 23, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I too am a member of “party bag haters anonymous”! For my daughter’s, though, I pay a visit to “The Book People” website, buy one of their bargain sets of books (all the Roald Dahl books ever written for around ยฃ18, I think was the last lot), then wrap each one in tissue, ad a bow and a lollipop (by way of a slight nod to party bag etiquette), and voila!

    Reply
    • janeblackmore says

      January 23, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      so many good ideas! but after the event!

      however I am ready for next year! x

      Reply

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