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Planning a birthday party for your child can be an expensive and daunting task. But with some creative thinking, budge ...
Parents offered advice on how to avoid common birthday party pitfalls. Prioritizing quality over quantity, minimizing stress for parents & children.
The Upstate Parent's 2025 Birthday Guide offers numerous venues for children's parties in Greenville, Spartanburg, and ...
Another fun idea is a butterfly scavenger hunt. Hide small butterflies around the party area and give each child a basket or ...
Advice Asking Eric: Son-in-law didn’t invite me to my daughter’s birthday party Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...
Advice Asking Eric: We were excluded from our daughter’s birthday party, but her in-laws got an invite By R. Eric Thomas Published: June 4, 2025 ...
I do not have children, but I have several friends who do, and I typically get invited to their kids’ birthday parties. I am happy to attend if I’m able, but I don’t expect an invitation ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...
A parent on Reddit was confused when she received a request for gift—but no official invite to the kid's party. Commenters think requesting gifts without hosting a party comes across as entitled ...
A mom in Nixa turned to Facebook for help after talking with her son about what he wanted to do for his birthday party.