Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Party bags have become a mainstay of children's birthday bashes — but is it OK to push back? (Credit: Getty Images; illustrated by ...

Pencils. Slime. Kazoos. Bubbles. Generic Slinkies that don't work. Squishies that will become hairballs within 48 hours. Tiny cars you'll eventually step on later. Just the thought makes me shudder.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're like us, you love to throw a party. And, not just any ho-hum bash, but a fully thought-out celebration with a ...

If you are anything like me as a parent, you may be counting down the years until mandatory birthday parties are a thing of the past. I’m an admitted Scrooge when it comes to kiddie soirees. I resent ...

Goodie bags, the fun finale to a kids' birthday party, are good by definition, but some are better than others. A great goodie bag can guarantee you end a birthday party on a high note and guests ...

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My son is about to turn 4, and we're planning the festivities. I've ranted about absurd kids' birthday parties before, so we'll be keeping this party low-key: a few of his little buddies, some relay ...

For decades, party bags have been a popular take-away tradition at children’s birthday celebrations. But one person recently questioned why they’re filled with so much crap. The parent, who has a five ...

A recent survey of 2,000 parents with kids ages 3-12 found 73% say their youngsters are not so easy to impress. Shutterstock A new year of birthday planning is fast approaching — but some assembly may ...

Goodie bags, the fun finale to a kids' birthday party, are good by definition, but some are better than others. A great goodie bag can guarantee you end a birthday party on a high note and guests ...