Birthday Parties: They're a Lot

When did kids' birthday parties become such a big to-do? Why do we celebrate birthdays in the first place? What sound does a clown make? Blaire's and Molly's sons are both turning six within five days of each other, so listen in as they party plan and take a trip down memory lane about their own birthdays growing up.

Blaire and Molly discuss:

Memorable birthdays from their childhoods

The average price of a modern kid's birthday party

How to plan a kid's birthday party

Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:

Joe Pinsker for The Atlantic: "The Strange Origins of American Birthday Celebrations"

Megan Cooley for The Spruce: "How to Plan a Kid's Birthday Party: The Ultimate Timeline"

Julie Hoag: "7 Tips to Survive Hosting a Kids Birthday Party"

Crystal Ponti for Filter Free Parents: "This Is Why None Of Us Really Love Kids’ Birthday Parties"

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