It’s so much fun to throw a party… especially kids parties, but one downside is that it’s SO MUCH WORK to set-up, followed by the party- lots of fun but for a relatively short period of time, followed by the clean-up.  It’s really easy after it’s over to feel bummed that it’s over or wonder if all of your hard work was worth it! I have 3 hacks for this. 1. Plan so that you ENJOY the party- not work the party- I did a podcast recently on this. 2. Make sure you get all the photos and videos that you want - so the fun memories live on forever. And 3. Maximize your party fun with a little pre-party and/or after-party. It’s so easy and literally doubles your fun from just the party- to a whole other experience. And the best part is - you do very little for it.  The whole point is to enjoy the pre or post party set-up and enjoy in the party space. Today we’re talking all about adding a little party before or after your party so that you have double the fun, without much extra work. -Party planning has to be fun - you MUST enjoy the process!! WAYS TO DO IT!! Pre-parties -plan for food. -have people help you set-up for party - offer food and drinks - they will come. -ask how much to rent bounce house or ball bit for extra time- it’s usually not much more. -enjoy the party space and get helping hands in the set-up of it After-parties -great way to be sure all treats get eaten -pancake breakfast next morning -plan for food OR have vendors from main party make extra and pack it up to serve later. -use decor to keep the party going. -have a helper to pickup if your after party is right after. -have people stay later - or come back at night for party 2 (Lindsays fav). -if you have a kid party during the day, invite adults over at night- same party space, double the fun! You literally DOUBLE your FUN with very little cost and effort.  This one is a MUST listen and a MUST do. CHEERS!