Tag: birthday parties
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…
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A Slacker Mom’s Guide to Parenting: Embracing the Simpler Path
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve come to accept that I embody the essence of a Slacker Mom. In today’s world, I might not meet the standards of what’s considered typical or acceptable parenting, and frankly, I’m perfectly fine with that. You could say I lean towards an old-fashioned approach, reminiscent of how my own mother raised…
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The Universal Birthday Celebration: A Game-Changer for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent with a child in elementary school, you’ve probably found yourself in the chaotic world of birthday parties. Between ages 3 to 5, I can guarantee that our weekends will be spent at venues like Chuck E. Cheese, Fun Factor, or local bowling alleys. To help us all survive…
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Please Allow My Child to Bring a Gift to Your Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: September 10, 2023 Originally Published: November 13, 2015 One of the things that brings my son the greatest joy is creating cards for his loved ones and selecting small gifts. He willingly shares his belongings and often saves his allowance to buy little surprises for his sister. Just the other day,…
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Understanding the RSVP Dilemma in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I just don’t understand it. Seriously, I’ve never grasped the concept, and I doubt I ever will. It’s utterly perplexing. As parents, we juggle a myriad of responsibilities daily: caregiver, chauffeur, chef, stylist, teacher, and the list goes on. Yet, why is it such a monumental task to take just a moment…
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Why I Think We Should Rethink the Birthday Party Favor Trend
Get Pregnant Fast I just picked my daughter up from yet another extravagant birthday party—one that seemed to outdo all the others this year. She bounded toward the car with an energy I hadn’t seen in a while. The reason? This particular party featured 14-karat gold initial necklaces for each girl. Yes, you read that…
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No More Goody Bags: A Mom’s Stand
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: the end-of-party goody bags are a parenting dilemma that many of us face. I’ve got to admit, my feelings toward them are complicated, to say the least. I really don’t want my kids leaving a friend’s birthday bash with expectations of receiving a treat. The focus should be on…
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The Hilarity of Parenting: Navigating Kids’ Birthday Parties on Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, kids’ birthday parties—the delightful chaos that every parent endures. Let’s face it: it can be a total nightmare. The expenses for gifts pile up, pretending to care about another mom’s Pinterest quest to create a “magical unicorn garden” can be exhausting, and dedicating an entire weekend to parties for kids who…