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Birthday Parties Don't Have to Be Complicated (with Elaine Shutt)

Birthday parties don’t have to be expensive, elaborate, or exhausting. In this episode of the Simply Convivial podcast, I talk with Convivial Circle mentor member Elaine about how her family shifted from “big, perfect milestone parties” to simple, repeatable, at-home celebrations that actually build connection.

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Instead of Pinterest-worthy events, Elaine learned something better: hospitality is a skill you practice.

We talk about:

Why elaborate parties burn moms out

How lowering expectations made hosting easier

Keeping a simple “party…

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