Very Culinary

How To Host A Lego Party

by Amy Flanigan on May 22, 2013 · 7 comments

So, um, Trevor turned 5…a month ago. Details schmetails, right?! His birthday theme was a no-brainer this year. I asked what he wanted (knowing the answer), and he immediately said Legos. Done.

One thing I did differently this year, though – we held it at the pizza place near our house. After all these years of hosting parties for the kids at home, I’ve realized it isn’t any cheaper. And certainly not easier. I loved not having to clean the house before AND after!

Anyway, unlike his Word World birthday party last year, and not being able to find any resources, hosting a LEGO theme is the complete opposite. Tons of information out there. So I took what I liked and away I went!

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