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Which is better for 70th Birthday ?
I'm throwing a 70th birthday party and I thought I'd like to send a momento home with the guests.
I had thought of the little tins with either m&m's, almonds or mints in them ... picture of person and date on the tin. I thought it would be nice to take home and it was his favorite candy, I wasn't really thinking of it as being saved.
My mother suggested the keychain or magnet with the picture and date ... her reasoning is that the picture could be removed and the keychain or magnet be reused.
What are your thoughts on this ... is a party favor for a 70th birthday odd, does it really matter what it is or is it more the thought that counts? Do you have some other idea to offer that's fast and easy to do? There's only about 30 people and
20 are family.
Thanks for the responses so far
I thought it was clear that the PHOTO COULD BE REMOVED from the plastic keychain or magnet and reused by the guests for their own picture ... it justs slides in - they're bought at the craft store. There was nothing permanent about the item except that it held a picture ... but from the responses it sounds like no one uses magnet frames or photo keychains (replacing the birthday person with a personal photo of course)
The tin/candy holder would be chucked as well ... and the cost is just about the same either way.
I know it sounds like I'm defending the photo which wasn't my idea, but the responses seem overlook the detail that the photo isn't permanent on the favor ... and I just wanted to clarify that.
5 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Something that can be used again by the recipient would be more favorable, and when that person uses it, it will serve to recall the 70th birthday party which I hope is a success. Candies, edibles, once eaten are forgotten. A keepsake lasts somewhat longer.
- 1 decade ago
I'd rather have the tin with edibles in it than the keychain. I tend to keep things, and the tin would be more reusable than a keychain or photo magnet.
- 1 decade ago
I would do the candy. Not to sound cold, but very, very few people really care about commemorating someone's 70th birthday with another item to clutter their house. I mean, how many wedding favors do you keep or use around your house? And do you think of the couple and pause in reflection of their wedding day when you see it? Hardly! Give them a sweet thank-you for attending the party and be done with it!
- 1 decade ago
I think the m&ms or mints in tins is a great idea. I don't think all of the guests at the party would want a key chain with their friend's picture on them.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
You throwing that. You said, not me.
