Any parent will tell you that throwing a birthday party for your kids is a labor of love — emphasis on the labor. Hosting a great party isn't just about celebrating your children in the moment, but ...

It’s your Great Aunt Mildred’s 80th birthday party and you’re on cake duty. The only problem? You’ve got eight billion other things to do, and this red velvet triple-decker isn’t going to bake itself.

I spent 17 years as a professional events planner. I know how to throw a party. I long ago let my husband off the hook. Planning and hosting a party is not his thing. If I want a party for my birthday ...