paper straws

[candaceb]

I am going crazy planning DS's first birthday party. Looking at blogs is making me nutso. I think I *must* have paper straws in a mason jar, but I cannot pay the going rate for them (with shipping - without shipping I could deal). Amazon has them listed at a great price, but that brand is out of stock there and everywhere else it seems. Anyone have a source for these that would be less than $10 for 50 shipped?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K8N0Z0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

they don't have to be this brand, and they don't have to be red. The theme is "Very Hungry Caterpillar" so any bright color would work.

[KLD313]

eBay, they're a tiny bit more than you wanted to spend.

http://cgi.ebay.com/50-Red-and-White-Striped-Paper-Straws-/270785935070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0c1976de#ht_500wt_922

[infomama]

The have red and blue paper straws at Sur La Table for 5.95 if you have one near you...
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-185585/Red-Paper-Straws
http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-185586/Blue-Paper-Straws;jsessionid=57E8B080D644FD1E4F0E8EA15214ADD8

check Etsy, too....lots there

[candaceb]

Thank you for the suggestions! I wish I was near Sur La Table because those would be perfect at a great price, but I think the gas cost to get there would wipe out any savings. I just ordered the ones from ebay. I must stop looking at blogs and getting more ideas for things I must have for my "low-key" backyard birthday party!

[JeannieMN]

Try etsy.com, that is where I bought mine. Probably not as good as a deal as amazon but there are a lot to choose from!

[LMPC]

Didn't check the price but Williams Sonoma carries red and white ones in the store.