This has been a debate among my group of friends for the past three years. Your child is invited to a birthday party and the invitation clearly states "No Gifts". Do you still feel obligated to bring a gift anyway? Many of my friends say yes, that going empty handed to a party is just bad manners. It doesn't feel right. I realized long before sassy kid #1's first birthday that my friends were not attending her party empty handed. I knew this because everyone was asking me "What does she WANT ...
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You Say it’s Your Birthday? Celebrate at Little Beans Café!
hosting birthday parties for your sassy kids and all their friends, I know you are going to be so excited about Little Beans Café opening this week. This is a place that husband and I can get on board with when that annual celebration presents itself. Lucky for us both of our kiddos celebrate in the same month so I am hoping for a two for one this year! Why all the hype about this new indoor play space? Well, Little Beans Cafe was designed for both kids and parents. Located between Lincoln ...
It’s Not a Party unless the Cops Show up!
I shared a few weeks ago that I was planning my youngest daughter’s 1st cupcakes that we would be dealing with the police appearing on our doorstep. Yes. It really happened. The celebration began at 3:30 pm with a pool party on our front sidewalk with a kiddie pool and water table for the kids, cooler with beer and benches for the parents. Appetizers of salsa, guacamole and chips were served along with a full hosted bar including my Sassy Mom's Spiced Tea. As much as I love ...