Just a thought....I was reading on the "what is a fish extender" post and one of the things they said they got every night (in addition to magnets) was goody bags. I know originally, we started talking a secret mickey idea and I think the thought maybe scared people away because of pricing? The thought of a gift each night at $5-$10 per night, maybe seemed too much? I know we switched to a one time gift exchange, but it looked like currently there's only 3 or 4 people involved.
So it made me think, what about seeing who would be willing to take a night to put a small treat in the fish extenders for the kids instead of doing the Dirty Tink for them? Then they could get something little every night, but it would not cost a fortune since we would only be responsible for doing one night. (The adults could still stick with the Dirty Tink- I wouldn't dare suggest taking that out of the picture after the stir that the name caused!
) I am just thinking my DDs would love to make little treat bags and go around delivering them. And at the same time, would be so excited to arrive back at the room each day to find a "surprise." I'm not talking alot, it might even cost less than the Dirty Tink gift exchange for them was.
Here's my example:
*Bag of assorted chocolates $4.00
*Bag of 8 disney pencils (
Walmart) $2.50
*And some things I have at home in my party/craft bins- bubbles, stickers, etc.
*Set of 8 clear plastic bags $2.00
I could make 8 little treat bags for less than $10.00. Even if only 4 families participated, the kids would get something every night. If we had 8 families, than they would get two things each night. It could be anything too- whatever you want to do...if you want to do little 8 for $10 treat bags, great. If you want to do $0.99 sticker sheets and divide them up, great. If you want to go to the
disney store an buy little gifts, great. I think as long as we go into it knowing that generally it'll cost less than $10-$15 total and if you choose to spend more that's your decision, it'd be fine. Honestly, it might even save me money if the kids know they are getting a surprise back at the room- then I won't have to make my daily stop at Mickey's Mates (OK, I will, but it will be to buy my own stuff!
)
So, What do you think? If you don't like it, I would totally not be offended!! This is one of those you can't hear the tone of my voice moments, but I'm totally just putting it out there, but I'm not trying to change anything because I don't like it the way it is now (well, I guess technically, I am suggesting change, but not because I don't like the kids Dirty Tink, I'm just trying to figure out a way to maybe make it more enticing so we can involve more of the Krewe) I just thought the thought of putting out only $10.00, but in return your kids are getting at least one surprise at day maybe sounds good!?! So let me know. I know we are getting close. Please, please, please, don't take this as I don't like the ideas already put out there! I would hate to think I've offended anyone! (again a moment where you cannot actually hear my voice and my sincerety!)
Talk to you all tomorrow (today, it's 2:00a.m.). These boards are killing me!!!
I know those "BIG" suitcases. I hope to decrease my packing to a medium suitcase
I keep repeating my Mantra: I will not overpack, I will not overpark...will see if it works this time
or else this is me after the cruise
LOL!
Guess which one I picked. I figure at this point we have enough expert opinion available HERE to get most any question answered.
If you can get a teenage boy to spend "quality" time with his Mom, especialy when "cool stuff" becons
, you are truly the uber-parent. 
