When throwing a party, it’s important to realistically assess one’s budget. Unless it’s a wedding or a grand jubilee, asking or politely implying for money to cover the celebration’s expenses can be considered rude. For birthdays, especially kids’ ones, the norm is to bring gifts instead of extending an envelope with a few bills inside.
Unfortunately, this mom didn’t get the memo and still persisted that her best friend helps out with her son’s party costs. When faced with rejection, she took matters into her own hands, putting their friendship in danger.
Scroll down to find the full story and a conversation with its author and children’s event planner Michelle McKenna Shuey from The Effortless Affair, who kindly agreed to give a few tips on managing a child’s birthday party budget.
