"While the idea of hundreds of people at my house at first gave me pause, we realized this was the only way to go. We decided to invite all three classrooms, since our kids seem to change their best friends every week. That alone put us at 36 guests, and when I started looking into places that would host a group of kids that large, with a wide range of ages, I realized it would be very expensive."
"But we wanted to invite other kids beyond their classrooms. My kids all have extracurricular activities, such as swim and dance lessons. We are also still very close with their preschool friends, and my husband and I have friends with kids. We wanted to include everyone. Also, as a mom of twins, I wanted to invite siblings."
A parent with three children whose birthdays fall within days of each other decided to throw a joint birthday party at their Maine home during winter, inviting over 180 guests including classmates from all three children's classes, extracurricular activity friends, preschool friends, neighbors, and family members with siblings. Rather than renting a venue, which would have been prohibitively expensive for such a large and age-diverse group, hosting at home proved more economical. The parent intentionally included siblings and extended social circles, recognizing the logistical challenges other parents face when attending parties solo or managing multiple children's schedules. This approach allowed maximum inclusivity while maintaining affordability.
Read at Business Insider
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