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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I dislike most kids birthday parties so my ideal party (if you absolutely have to have one) is Saturday 10am to noon. Simple activity in an easy-to-get-to location (not something a 40 minute drive from where we all live). Party starts on time. Serve bagels and snacks but no need to serve a meal (it just prolongs everyone being there). Do cake 90 minutes into the party. If you have it at a park or playground then people can hang out if they want but once cake happens they can also leave.

I think most kids parties prior to drop off parties (which usually involve the kids' actual friends they made themselves as opposed to the whole class or whoever their parents think they should invite) are horrible and that this whole trend of making them extra elaborate is stupid.

It's a great example of parents shooting themselves in the foot by creating an expensive and time consuming parental obligation that literally no one enjoys (not even the kids -- your 6 yr old would actually be more than happy with a park party because they are too young to know better until you fill their head with fantasies of Sky Zone or whatever). Just stop.[/quote]

Oh please!  :roll:   Most ES and younger kids birthday parties in our circle have the following in common -
- Invitations go out a month in advance. Usually Evites and then some reminder emails.  The day before the party the emails go out again. 
- Generally on weekend.  11 am or noon is a popular time
- it could be at a fun venue  or at home
- Siblings and parents are also invited
- If at home, some entertainment is provided - magic show, clown, bounce house
- Lunch and cake is provided for all attendees, beer or wine is provided for adults. 
- Goody bags for all kids (yes, even the siblings).

- Lunch is served. Cake is served. 
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