Birthday Party Preparation: First Years

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How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?

I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day in mid-August, Arden is running around singing happy birthday to herself almost every day...the time has come. Thing is, all of the 1,2,and 3 year old parties I've attended have been for both parents and kids (and I mean BOTH parents). These are typically held in the late afternoon/eve, and invlove lots of alcohol, the guys gathering to themselves, and the moms taking care of...

Favors & Goody Bags

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No Alcohol at July 4Th Party

We host an annual 4th of July party for about 50-60 people including friends, family and neighbors. In the past, drinks flowed from about noon until the wee hours of the morning. We provided beer, wine, slushy rum stuff,etc. Guests often brought alcohol to share as well. Now, this year our home is alcohol-free and needs to stay that way, even during parties. How do I tell guests? Or do we cancel the party?

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Goody Bags or Not??

I'm planning on having a party for my daughter who will be turning 3 at Pump...

Planning

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First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.

Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. She wants me to make a list of people to invite and she wants me to fill out a registry. If I mention to her stuff I buy, IE I already bought a stroller,car seat duo thing..she gets upset and asks why am I buying things because I'm having a shower.Here's the deal- I'm one of those people that feel uncomfortable accepting high priced gifts, especially from people I'm not even...

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Baby Shower Planning

Hi Moms I am planning a baby shower for a great friend, I want to make it...

Thank Yous

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First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.

Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. She wants me to make a list of people to invite and she wants me to fill out a registry. If I mention to her stuff I buy, IE I already bought a stroller,car seat duo thing..she gets upset and asks why am I buying things because I'm having a shower.Here's the deal- I'm one of those people that feel uncomfortable accepting high priced gifts, especially from people I'm not even...

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Baby Registry Help

We are expecting our first child. I am starting to register and I was...

Themes

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First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.

Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the same job for 4 years, and my supervisor at work is dead set on throwing me a baby shower. She wants me to make a list of people to invite and she wants me to fill out a registry. If I mention to her stuff I buy, IE I already bought a stroller,car seat duo thing..she gets upset and asks why am I buying things because I'm having a shower.Here's the deal- I'm one of those people that feel uncomfortable accepting high priced gifts, especially from people I'm not even...