OHbaby! Forums : 30th Birthday Ideas Needed https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:21:59 +0000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:38:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35297 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : yeah a mocktail sounds like a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1129614&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1129614 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 18 August 2010 at 4:38pm

yeah a mocktail sounds like a cool idea!

i wondered about a kids party too - with a pinyata - limbo stick - musical statues etc.

i thought if I had a mocktail where everyone had to dress up swanky - then my kids could come as it could be at mum and dads and I could invite family and friends and give my younger cousins some cash if they help out with the kids during that party. but everyone elses kids apart from young babies would need to be looked after somewhere else. and have yummy nibbles - a friend of mine does a really nice non-alcol punch]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:38:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1129614&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1129614 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : Amme I did that for my 20th Birthday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128937&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128937 Author: nathansmummy
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:37pm

Amme I did that for my 20th Birthday including fairy bread ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:37:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128937&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128937 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : it depends whether you want classy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128897&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128897 Author: amme_eilyk
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:43pm

it depends whether you want classy or just plain old fun. a mocktail party would be great, there are some scrummy ones. for my birthday last year I had a little kids party, complete with cheerios, candy, chicken chippies, burger rings, candy floss, icecream sundaes. needless to say we all felt really sick by the end of the evening but had an awesome time.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:43:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128897&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128897 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : Perhaps you could have a BBQ for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128889&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128889 Author: busymum
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:38pm

Perhaps you could have a BBQ for your friends and their families...that's what my DH wants for his 30th this yr. And you could take a raincheck on the going away for a weekend until baby is old enough to be okay on either expressed milk or other. Two days off at this stage shouldn't make you go up like a balloon but you may prefer to wait until 12mos?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:38:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128889&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128889 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : Helen80 wrote:my bday is mid...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128851&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128851 Author: nathansmummy
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:03pm

Originally posted by Helen80 Helen80 wrote:

my bday is mid october so not sure how the weather will be. i wonder if there are any coming attractions around that time that may be good to go to?


Like a concert, or a show, or a ballet? Bound to be!! You should look at some of those events websites to see!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:03:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128851&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128851 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : We just went out for dinner at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128835&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128835 Author: .Mel
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 7:46pm

We just went out for dinner at Turkish Cafe. I didn't know that's what we were doing as it was a surprise :)]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128835&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128835 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : my bday is mid october so not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128719&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128719 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 5:29pm

my bday is mid october so not sure how the weather will be. i wonder if there are any coming attractions around that time that may be good to go to?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:29:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128719&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128719 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : For baches see: www.kiwigetaway.com...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128560&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128560 Author: nathansmummy
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 3:02pm

For baches see:

www.kiwigetaway.com]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:02:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128560&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128560 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : On my 30th I booked a bach on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128559&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128559 Author: nathansmummy
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 3:01pm

On my 30th I booked a bach on Waiheke Island and brought some friends with me. We spent the weekend on the beach (it was warm even though it was April!) and had a BBQ dinner and out to the cafes etc. It was fun! Some people just came over for the day - so they attended the BBQ and beach with us.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:01:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128559&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128559 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : what a cool A&P party! ive never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128429&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128429 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 1:13pm

what a cool A&P party!

ive never had a surprise party before and that would be a cool idea too but wouldn't be a surprise if I know about it! ha ha ha

the hard part is that most of my friends have children and really young babies too! My sister will have a 2 week old, my besty will have a 2 month old, another friend will have a 3-4month old.

Id really like it to be something special for me but not sure how to go about it.

thanks for all the ideas!

Edited by Helen80]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:13:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128429&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128429 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : That is such a cool idea, Lottie!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128428&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128428 Author: Peanut
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 1:13pm

That is such a cool idea, Lottie! I have been to a couple of fundraisers that are the same as that and they are awesome.

I am having a boozy party with lots of dancing! Mine is going to a huge weekend as have my 30th on the Friday night and DS's 3rd birthday on the Sunday.

The kids are going to stay at Mums house but we will pay for a sitter so Mum can come to the party but we don't have to deal with them in the morning.

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:13:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128428&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128428 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : My birthday is in November, round...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128379&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128379 Author: lottieandharry
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 12:24pm

My birthday is in November, round Canterbury Anniversary day which down here in Canterbury is all about the A&P Show and Cup Day. I have never made it to cup day and have always wanted too.

So what I did was have my own Cup Night!! Invited about 30 people approx and everyone had to dress up in there best dress, hats etc.

We taped 5 races off the TV and printed off heaps of pretend dollar bills. Everyone was allocated a certain amount to 'bet' with. My sister acted as the 'bookie' and people had to place bets with her. We played the races through out the evening and everyone was so into it!! Jumping up and down and cheering for their horse! It made a standard kind of 30th gathering into a really great night. We are not usually into betting on the races or anything but for one night it was fun.

Everyone raved about it and even had a friend who said she would never ever put a bet on a horse in real life, but enjoyed it as it was just pretend!!

Hope you figure out something to do, being able to dress up for one night when you are a busy mum is so much fun.

Some really good ideas from others too.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:24:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128379&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128379 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : that does sound good. i looked...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128310&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128310 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 11:25am

that does sound good. i looked in2 hot air ballooning and its at least $340 per person!

i like the idea of girlfriend pampering! i never had a hens party so that sounds like a good idea too!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:25:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128310&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128310 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : A cocktail party is a really nice...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128299&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128299 Author: nuts_nats
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 11:16am

A cocktail party is a really nice way of celebrating I think!
DP and I recently had a combined bday party which worked out really well. We got a suite in the city with living and kitchen areas and a separate bedroom (cheap on wotif) and had a dress up vintage theme cocktail party there.
Earlier in the afternoon I had a few girlfriends come to the hotel and had pampered on location come and do our nails etc it was so nice!
I was lucky to have my parents looking after DD for the night, they brought her for a visit and a feed about 6pm, but something like this would be quite doable with a baby, if your baby is happy sleeping away from home! Our DD is happy to sleep in a bedroom when we are over at friends for dinner or whatever.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:16:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128299&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128299 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : i don&#039;t drink as I used to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128265&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128265 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:37am

i don't drink as I used to have an issue with drinking and I am a Christian now and also breast feeding so what ever we do it will be alcohol free,

the harbour dinner cruise sounds great! how do I find out about that? i could get my hair & nails done!

Not sure what I would do with our baby - unless my Mum and Dad took care of our 3 kids and we went out with friends and my sisters? Altho one of my sisters would have a newborn baby by then.

but really like the idea! ill have a look into it. thanks!

the other thing ive always wanted to do was go hot air ballooning?

Edited by Helen80]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:37:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128265&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128265 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : We had a cocktail evening for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128264&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128264 Author: Nutella
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:36am

We had a cocktail evening for combined mum and dads 60th and brothers 30th...was lots of fun...the trick is to choose only a few cocktails else things can get out of hand pretty quickly. And have LOTS of mixers including juices/cream etc.
Also need to assign someone to be making the drinks at the start of the night, towards the middle and end some guests like to give it a whirl.

Sooo much fun, want to have one myself now lol!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:36:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128264&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128264 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : I like the idea of dressing up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128256&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128256 Author: KatzWtgn
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:27am

I like the idea of dressing up swanky -- I think that will help make it a special night for you.

What about a harbour dinner cruise where the dress code is formal?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:27:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128256&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128256 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : does anyone have any accommodation...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128251&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128251 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:21am

does anyone have any accommodation that they recommend?]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:21:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128251&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128251 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : i just don&#039;t want to have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128248&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128248 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:17am

i just don't want to have any regrets on how I celebrate it.

Altho I suppose there will be other birthdays that are big ones in time to come.

I did want to go overseas but then we decided to go for #3 baby so that idea went out the window! maybe for our 10th anniversary we will make it overseas!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:17:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128248&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128248 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : yeah i go thru phases of wanting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128244&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128244 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 10:13am

yeah i go thru phases of wanting something big then change my mind. I would really like to go away with my hubby for the weekend. I would have to take our then 9.5month with us unless she weans herself before then. My bday is a Wed so thought about a get together the weekend b4 it then go away with hubby the weekend after. Im sure my family can take care of our 7 & 5 year olds.

Sometimes I think about an early in the day party and getting a face painter in and inviting friends and family with their kids but then i change my mind.

I like the idea of a cocktail party! As a mother of 3 when do I get a chance to dress up all swanky!? Apart from earlier in the year when I was a matron of honour with a 12 week old baby and mastitis in both breasts! ha ha ha that was fun!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:13:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128244&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128244 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : We had a nice day with me and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128197&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128197 Author: clover
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:27am

We had a nice day with me and DH, then met a couple of friends for dinner and spent the night in a hotel in the city. It was great (apart from the fact that DH got very drunk and we had an argument.....)]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:27:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128197&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128197 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : Mine is coming up too and I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128179&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128179 Author: zcm
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 9:16am

Mine is coming up too and I'm also breastfeeding. I think I'm just going to do dinner at a restaurant maybe, I can't think of anything else either!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128179&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128179 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : If u are including kids in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128164&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128164 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:55am

If u are including kids in the perty then a dress up theme would be fun for everyone - like an 80's party!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:55:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128164&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128164 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : Have a classy cocktail party. My...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128140&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128140 Author: mummy_becks
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:25am

Have a classy cocktail party.

My 30th is next year and I am having a classy party, not totally sure yet what we will do but I know we will be dressing up for it.

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:25:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128140&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128140 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : I had a bbq at home, that was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128116&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128116 Author: Kellz
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 8:02am

I had a bbq at home, that was all I wanted being due with #2 6 days later!]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:02:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128116&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128116 <![CDATA[30th Birthday Ideas Needed : well my 30th birthday is coming...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128104&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128104 Author: Helen80
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Posted: 17 August 2010 at 7:45am

well my 30th birthday is coming up! argh! and I am stuck for ideas of what to do! I don't want a boozy party as I am breast feeding and would rather remember the night also! My 21st was a combined 21st for me and my engagement party - so it wasn't all about me. But for this birthday I would like it to me about me, as I am now a mother of 3 so nice to do something for 'me'. Any ideas on what I can do? ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:45:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35297&PID=1128104&title=30th-birthday-ideas-needed#1128104