From Lemon Confetti

Real talk for real parties.

Parenting is hard. It's also one of the most rewarding things we'll ever do — but hard is still hard. Birthday parties have a way of putting that right in the spotlight: we're stressed about pulling the day off (weren't we just kids ourselves, not that long ago?), while also trying to make sure our own kids are having the time of their lives without tipping into total overwhelm. Below you'll find what we've actually learned about planning parties — timing and pacing, keeping things beautiful on a real budget, and the parenting side of birthdays nobody puts on Pinterest. Hope you find something useful in here.