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How to Host a Party When Your Brain Is in a Blender

by Brittany Aburizeck | Jun 16, 2025 | party themes, party tips

Planning a party when your mental bandwidth is somewhere between “meh” and “meltdown” is not for the faint of heart. It’s like trying to host a TED Talk in the middle of a grocery store meltdown, while wearing mismatched socks and trying to...

The Art of the 7-Minute Celebration (Because That’s All the Attention Span They’ve Got)

by Brittany Aburizeck | Jun 2, 2025 | party tips

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 +...

Why Your Kid’s Birthday Isn’t a Performance Review

by Brittany Aburizeck | May 26, 2025 | party tips

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...

Decorating Tips for People Who Can’t Find the Tape

by Brittany Aburizeck | May 12, 2025 | party tips

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...

They’ll Remember How It Felt (Not If the Cake Was Fondant)

by Brittany Aburizeck | Apr 28, 2025 | party tips

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...

Motherhood Is a Dumpster Fire: Here’s How to Roast Marshmallows Anyway

by Brittany Aburizeck | Apr 21, 2025 | party tips

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...
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