https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:37:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-party-stress#post-2589081 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:01:25 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2589081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea of an open house, but I wonder if each group is going to expect to see cake smash.</p> <p>You can word the party as Sips &amp; Sweets and list "drop by" hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-party-stress#post-2589043 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:14:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2589043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the idea of an open house for large groups. Spreads the crowd out and pleases everyone because they pick agent hey show up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-party-stress#post-2589027 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:54:34 +0000 Truth Bombs 2589027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My suggestion is do whatever it is that you and your husband want to do, and let everyone else deal. Parenting in a long journey, and it's best to set a precedent that you and your husband get to make the calls when it comes to your kid. If someone wants to get butthurt over a 1 year old's birthday party, that's their issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-party-stress#post-2589023 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:47:06 +0000 youboots 2589023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd just call it an open house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/birthday-party-stress#post-2589007 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:24:18 +0000 babycanuck 2589007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gah. The family politics involved in planning LO's first birthday (brunch) is getting to me. I'm tempted to kibosh the condo party room party and just do our parents for dinner. I'm also considering doing a "sweets" party drop in. Open door for a few hours and invite people to come whenever they choose to drop in. Thoughts? How would you word it on an invitation? 'Sweet table celebration' doesn't sound right. My niece had a "sweets and treats" party for her 13th. </p>