Kindergarten birthday party

Question:
School has only been in about 3 weeks, my child has made maybe one or two friends that she can remember when I ask their names. Her birthday is coming up and we will have family from out of town staying with us also. So I really don't want 20 5-6 yr olds running around my house that we don't really know. We will not be having it at McDonalds or etc. Just at home. How do I invite just a couple girls from her class? Thanks for your time

Answer:
Give your child sealed invitations for her two friends. No one else needs to know there's a party.

50th Birthday Party

Question:
I am giving myself a 50th birthday party. What would be the correct wording for the invitation? And should gifts be mentioned?

Answer:
Gifts are never ever mentioned in an invitation unless you are declining all gifts. The wording should be something like this:Please join me in celebrating my first half-century on this planet. or Please join me to mourn the passing of my youth.or if you are more formal it might read The pleasure of your company is requested at my 50th birthday party. Then givethe date,time,place and Rsvp information. Have fun!

RSVP to parties

Question:
At my party, the guest list will only include those who RSVP. How do I handle guest who didn't RSVP and show up or those who RSVP and show up with someone totally different?

Answer:
You call the ones you have not received an RSVP from and tell them the caterer is demanding a head count. As for those who show up with someone new, you greet them graciously as they DID RSVP.

1st Birthday

Question:

I would like to celebrate my daughter's first birthday and my Mother suggested the family have dinner at a local resturaunt. I would like to invite my immediate family as well as my Aunt & Uncle and their adult children and grandchildren. My husband and I cannot afford to pay for everyone's dinner. Is their a polite way to invite everyone to join us without paying for their meal? My husband doesn't want to have a party at our house & mother will not go to a birthday party at the park. Please advise.

Answer:

You word it like this:Please come celebrate Angel's first birthday and the Restaurant Name.We are having cake after dinner and the restaurant has offered everyone a special dinner price for selected menu items or you can order from the regular menu. I'd go for the party in the park if I were you.By the way, I can pretty much guarantee that if your mom has to choose between party in the park and not getting to see Angel's first birthday party, she'll go to the park. Don't let people manipulate you--when my mother pulls this crap I just say "What a shame--we'll miss not having you with us." She shows up every time.