The Party Playbook

Let’s be honest, most kids treat their birthday parties like a pit stop between snack tables. You could hire a magician, and they’d still be more excited about the juice boxes. That’s why we swear by the 7-minute magic method: One high-energy intro (think: balloons +...

If you’ve ever cried while hot-gluing paper flowers at 1 a.m., welcome. You’re not failing, you’re just caring. A lot. But let’s clear one thing up: your child’s birthday isn’t a reflection of your competency as a mom. It’s a celebration of a tiny human you helped...

If you’ve ever used a bread twist tie to hang streamers, this one’s for you. Not all of us are Martha Stewart with a glue gun. Some of us are just trying to make it through the day without stepping on a LEGO, much less figuring out where the heck we last saw the...

There’s a reason your kid doesn’t care about the flavor of the cake. They’re too busy living in the moment. When they’re older, they won’t recall the guest list or the matching napkins. They’ll remember the way you smiled at them when everyone sang "Happy Birthday."...

Look, some days motherhood feels like trying to staple Jell-O to a tree. It’s beautiful and impossible and sticky as hell. And when it comes to planning a party for your kid while you’re running on fumes, with dishes in the sink and yogurt in your hair, it’s easy to...