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Purposeful Parties How to Host a Celebration that Fits Your Family January 31, 2014 Planning Tips for a Stress-Free Event Simple Planning Is KEY! Have A Checklist Make It Fun! Involve Your kids Dont Go Overboard Keep
January 31, 2014
It is only when I share life’s experiences with others that I can enjoy them or endure them to the greatest advantage. ~ Chuck Swindoll
Confirm with key people their availability Have a start and stop time determined Keep in mind expectations for food at certain times
Use seasonal options to your favor Home Parties are fun, but so are parties in other
Send out invitations early to get best response Be aware of space limitations at chosen location Know your budget – the more people that attend
Bring in help if you need it – relatives, babysitters,
Think of everything – and keep a running list for little
Organize your list however it works for you By groups (guest list, food, décor) By what needs to happen when (three weeks
Keep a box to gather everything for the party in the
Start Early – a week, a month, a few months – if
Use things you already have at home – or buy things
Make sure that Day-Of you only have essential tasks left
Choose a theme Brave the challenge of a “homemade” party
Think outside of the box! Anything from a color
Unify all your décor, food, beverage, and
Think of Entertainment Stay true to your audience and what is
Use local resources…you may be surprised at
Learn together! Pick an educational theme, and
Play dress up! Think of Activities for the guests (if applicable) Plan a few crafts – and a few back-ups in case
Party Favors – get creative! Consider giving gifts to a charity in lieu of birthday
Avoid perfectionism! People tend to relax more in
The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance. ~ Brian Tracy
Make parties a “Family Affair” and make
For kids parties, follow your child’s lead! Let the
Include kids in the planning and in the
Give yourself permission to be creative Learn to delegate!
If we are ever to enjoy life, now is the time, not tomorrow or next year…Today should always be our most wonderful day. ~ Thomas Dreier.
Choose a few key details to execute well and fill in the
Pinterest is great for inspiration… …but don’t get overwhelmed! Pick one to three items to incorporate – you don’t
Get crafty, have fun, let the kids help you Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Etsy, Dollar Store, Target Dollar
Keep ambiance and the 5 senses in mind
Hospitality is not about you. It is about making others feel warm and
Think about WHEN Serve food that is appropriate to the time of day
Use a few tried and true recipes Events are not the time to try out a new recipe Create fun cakes for birthday parties – ones that
Mix it up! It’s ok to have a mix of home made and store
Prepare as much as you can ahead of time Have your beverages self-serve - Serve a signature
Birthday Parties for Cole – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Used local resources like the Fire Department,
Scott created something “physical” out of large
Made cakes that incorporated the theme Incorporated a “tactile” element – touching,
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with
to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is. ~ Mary Ann Radmacher
FIRETRUCK Birthday Party!
TRAIN Birthday Party!
MONSTER TRUCK Birthday Party!
POLICE Birthday Party!
VETERNARIAN Birthday Party!
Birthday Parties for Ainsley – 3 and 4 Carry the theme in everything! Used décor to create the environment Made cakes (or cupcakes) that incorporated
When using an outside venue don’t forget
Used our own MomTimer Alisa Felin to help
Had crafts for each child
Throw your hands up in the air and celebrate life. ~ Steven Tyler
DOLLIES & DANCE Birthday Party!
MERMAID Birthday Party!
Katharine’s 5th Birthday Party
Tea Party Theme - “Mommy, you plan parties? Will
Began at “High Noon” for lunch time snacks & tea Found a tea party recipe book at the library Ordered mini tea cups and mini silverware online Created hats from bowls, plates and tissue paper
Made invitations with craft paper and velum Used a stamp from Hobby Lobby to incorporate
EDUCATIONAL - Had “Missy” read them a
Made a Shutterfly book of the party!
Mackenzie’s 4th Birthday Party
Art Party Theme Went for an early morning because of the
Dollar store FINDS! Got all supplies, crayons,
Made Rainbow pasta(Pinterest) Ordered aprons online in bulk EDUCATIONAL - Created Art Lessons – Monet,
Hired a helper! Mackenzie’s teacher who was
Made a Shutterfly book of the party!
Lainey’s birthday parties
We adapted the parties to where we were
Stapleton Pool Monkey Bizness Lakeside Amusement Park Red Rocks Amphitheater
God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well. ~ Voltaire
Olivia’s first birthday Planned an intimate gathering for
Got creative and executed a
Weddings
FOOD
Keep it simple Use quality ingredients Supplement house made with store
Go with what you know for big events Elevate when setting up a buffet Use food as décor for presentation Delegate and give guidance when
In cooking, as in the arts, simplicity is a sign of perfection. ~ Curnonsky
Smarty Had a Party – online good looking plastic
Alisa’s (Felin) Dance Party www.alisasdanceparty.com Put a Bow on It (Katie E.) www.put-a-bow-on-it.com Dollar Store Target Dollar Bins Amazon Library – LOTS of books out there about everything! Create a sign with your child's name or “Happy
If doing a party at a restaurant, take the menu
The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the
you think you cannot do. ~Eleanor Roosevelt