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My Son’s Birthday Party: The Force is Strong with This One
When his three-year-old son expresses a desire for Star Wars-themed birthday party after having no previous interest in the films, devoted fan Valentine Brkich is overcome with excitement…for his...
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I’m Sorry, But I Love You
Andy Bodle goes for a gorgeous girl with low self esteem, and finds himself mysteriously outclassed by everyone. “There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart’s desire; the other is to...
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What Our (Straight, Married) Best Man Taught Me About the Value of Family
A best man supports the marriage of his friends, long after the reception. When Kevin and I moved to this college town, almost nine years ago, we became friends with a number of students. Some of them...
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My Kids Don’t Deserve a Birthday Party
How does a good dad from Indonesia learn to deny his children birthday celebrations? ––– I never have a birthday party for my children. Really, why? This reminds me of when I was a young boy in...
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Why I’ve Never Thrown Myself A Birthday Party
Like so many Millennials, Matthew Rozsa isn’t sure he sees the point in throwing birthday parties. — It recently occurred to me that, in less than five weeks, I will be turning thirty years old. May...
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You Guys Ready to Have Some Fun? The Juggernaut That is Today’s Kid Birthday...
Kermet Apio on birthday parties, the dreaded bouncy house, and gift bags filled with toys that implode like a Mission Impossible cassette. —- There are many things you truly can’t be prepared for in...
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First Party Invite
I don’t remember how old I was when I attended my first birthday party, but I’m fairly confident it was older than three. Alaina’s last two birthdays have featured bounce houses and “friends”, but...
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An Escape Room Without an Escape
“Ok, tear apart the room,” I said to the three twelve-year-old boys. Their eyes lit up having been given permission to do the one thing pre-teen boys are best at: destroying things. My son wanted to...
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20 Ideas of How to Celebrate a 16th Birthday Without a Party
— All kids are different and their 16th birthday is an opportunity to do something special and create a memorable day. Many 16-year-olds want something different than a party for various reasons. For...
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A Quiet Birthday
I don’t talk much about it, partly because I’m under the delusion that there are some that would be surprised to hear it, but I turn 46 later this year. It’s not a number that is a big deal by itself...
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