We used to do at-home parties for friends and family–parties were too big and caused problems for birthday child. By the time each child was 5, we moved on to doing two parties, one for friends and one for family–it made for a long weekend of parties, house cleaning, and entertaining. I think we now have the solution to the party stress–we have a combined family and friend party at a location not at my house–pool, gymnastics. I bring everything we need for the party in a box…literally a cardboard box. The party place cleans up the mess. The party is two hours max–just enough time for the birthday child and friends to have fun!
Photos of my daughter’s Spa No. 13 to follow…
