This hunt is lots of fun and also helps others. Prepare a list of food items with points, ie., a box of cereal is worth 10 points, a can of soup is 5 points, a can of tuna is 15 points, etc. Food items are collected and brought back to the party where each team [...]
Created by Shelly Beck for the Glen Ellyn Newcomers Club in IllinoisCopyright by Mary Ann Ross and Kimberly Lainson Rules:1. You must have fun while driving safely.2. All team members with the exception of the camera person must be videotaped with the item in question. There should be no question as to authenticity.3. You team [...]
Copyright by Kimberly Lainson and Mary Ann Ross 2003 The newest rage in having fun! This is a wonderful idea for grown-ups or a great fundraiser for any organization...No need to bring back a fire hydrant when a digital photo is your proof. Pick a date, send out invitations, provide beverages, perhaps a potluck, distribute the [...]
Basic Scavenger Hunt Conduct Scavenger Hunts with plenty of adult supervision -- assign the kids to teams along with a chaperon(s) around the neighborhood trying to collect all the items on the list. Set a time limit for them to return. Late returnees will automatically disqualify them from being the winners. Below is a basic list [...]
Young ladies will love a mini-spa to include a facial (be sure to include the mask...for great laughs) and a quick glamorizing. Invite a cosmetics pro (Mary Kay is usually very enthusiastic about sharing their expertise) to teach the essentials of skin care. Top off the pampering session with guests styling each other's hair. Borrow [...]
Invitations: Make a 'Wanted' sign. "We want YOU--To Come To Our Party" Decorations: Balloons and streamers, use what you have that is "western". We used a canvas Tee-Pee and placed all the presents inside. Cut out gun holsters from construction paper make it so it has two side with an opening like a pouch. Use [...]
Invitations:Download graphics to make invitations. Cut out with fancy scissors and mount on cardstock. The following site will give you some links to explore and find what you're looking for: http://veggietales.net/veggieweb/vw-graphics.html Decorations:Use green, yellow and red. For table decorations, glue eyes on vegetables and maybe some little clothes and they could sit on the table. Goodie [...]
Valentines Day Tea Party Why wait till February to have a fun, inexpensive party to share love, love, love all year round! Invitations: Make your own with red and pink construction paper and white lace paper doilies. Decorations: Use a small tree (branch type used for Easter and other holidays) and decorate with small hearts tied to [...]
Decorations: Balloons with twisted ribbons, twisted crepe paper.Cake: Swirl cake with swirled frosting...twist the words written on it.Goodie Bags: Paper bag type with ribbon or twine twisted around it. Games and Activities:Twisted Words: Ten twisted words on a sheet of paper. Time the participants to see who gets done fastest.Twisted Sentences: Same idea, the words are [...]
Tea photo courtesy Glenna Morton It's an ideal format for a bridal or baby shower, a retirement party, a birthday celebration, or time to catch up with good friends. The food is prepared before your guests arrive, and is either presented buffet style, or by passing plates of goodies at the table. The only thing [...]