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Book Review of The Girlfriends' Guide to Parties and Playdates: Conquer the Chaos...and Have Some Fun While You're at It! (Girlfriends' Guides)

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Why should kids have all the fun?
Even the most intrepid mom can crumple at the mention of those "P" words:parties and playdates. Of course, you want your kids to have a blast. But you fantasize about being able to help them do it without tearing your own hair out or having to operate a glue gun. For every woman who's played one too many games of "Chutes and Ladders" or who dreads the annual pressure cooker of birthday parties, we say:We've been there and we're here to help. This practical guide gives you all the best Girlfriend-tested tricks to make playtime and parties as easy as they are fun.

~the best ideas for angst free at-home fetes and off premises extravaganzas
~no-fail game and craft ideas for any theme
~affordable alternatives to junk filled goody bags
~Age specific suggestions for can't miss gifts
~save-the-day stuff to stash in your cupboard forinstant fun,any time
~playdate success secrets
~S.O S. strategies for when you're too tired to move