Our Story

Hi, I’m Shannon!

If you’ve ever hosted a party in your home, you know the routine: you spent days planning, shopping, prepping the space, and inviting your favorite people. But the moment guests step through the door, you suddenly become the chef, bartender, busser, and dishwasher all at once. Instead of enjoying your friends, you’re stuck running back and forth to the kitchen—refilling ice, clearing plates, and wiping down counters.

I started The Party Extra to give hosts their time back.

As a mom, friend, teacher, and nonprofit executive, my entire career has been about organizing moving parts, managing logistics, and taking care of people. I know how much work goes into hosting—and how rarely the host gets to enjoy the moment.

Based in Haverhill, MA, we bring friendly, high-trust hospitality support to homes across the Merrimack Valley, the North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire. From pre-party setup to mid-event ice runs and post-party cleanup, we handle the behind-the-scenes work so you can genuinely be a guest at your own party.