I hope this doesn't get to detailed!! ha! Ok here goes. My cousin has a daughter that is exactly 11 months and 3 weeks younger than my son. Ok in english her birthday is exactly a week before my sons. We are a tight knit family with a lot of birthdays in the summer. Deal is I am having a swim party for my son at a friends house, while I am so very grateful for this her pool (in ground) is smaller than normal. no diving board (it broke) and no slide. My son will be 5. I was greatly disappointed when my cousin told me she decided to have a swim party for her daughter the week before of course. You see we are inviting the same people to the same party 2 weekends in a row. I don't know should I be stressing over this? I am thinking some of them will come to her daughters party and not come to my sons. I am also concerned with the number of bigger kids that will be there. Should I just invite the smaller kids? How do I tell my family that their older children shoudn't come? ? ?
Birthday party? too much?
you should make both on the same day
Reply:you should talk to your cousin about all of this and you don't need to leave no one out. especially the bigger kids or they will start beating up your son.
Reply:ok i feel your pain on this one believe me. My cousin and i got pregnant around the same time twice and so birthdays get kinda weird.
Anyways the birthday is about your child having fun. If he is having fun that will be all that matters. At 5 as long as he has a couple of close friends to play with that is all he will probably care about so don't stress so much about it. Yes some may feel that they don't want to go swimming two weeks in a row but as hot as it is around here people have been swimming pretty much every day. With the older kids you take a chance of not having people show up if you say the older kids can't come. Some parents don't feel right taking one kid to a party and not all of them so that might cause conflict. Just focus on the basics and what would make your son have fun and enjoy the birthday party the most
Reply:Be grateful to have the kids be able to have access to a pool 2 weeks in a row! I dont have a pool and dont know anyone with a pool - and the best thing I have is a garden hose!
Anyway - invite everyone you'd invite normally - but do provide some other games and activities for the older kids or the younger kids when they arent in the pool.
Reply:It was when my kids turned 5 that it was a friends only party. If you don't want to offend anyone however, I'd have a pool party for just his friends that are his age. Then have a potluck Bar-B-Q for a family party.
Good luck!
Reply:I would have it on the same day..since ya'll are so close knit and all. Invite all the kids! that is very rude to not invite all the other children just because they are older! For God Sakes that's your family! (guess your not so close knit after all) The older kids can watch out for the younger ones too...at least that's how it works in my family. As for your cousin it does sound a little fishy..her having the same kind of party every year as your son's...my advise don't tell her what's going on next year...just tell her oh..I'm not for sure yet..then at the last minute send out invite's to everyone.
Reply:Next time just make sure that you don't mention to anyone what you are planning for your son. I hate people who can't think of something by themselves, they have to copy someone. I can understand how you feel. I do feel though that a baby only 12 months old having a pool party??? That just sounds silly. She'd be better off doing something else.
Reply:Remember that this is not a popularity contest. Last time I cheked, no kid is going to pass up an excuse to go to the pool two weeks in a row.
Depending on the age difference, I would say something like 'I think your 12 year old may be bored with a bunch of 5 year olds so they do not have to come if they do not want to'
And your friend is letting you use the pool. Are you really complaining about the pool?
Reply:That does seem kind of rude, although your cousin may not have realized it when she planned it.
Is there any way you could have your party somewhere with more space? Like, a public pool or a lake nearby? I have no idea how much that would cost, but it seems to me the best way to solve a lot of your problems.
Reply:Here's my best attempt at answering this question.
Dilema 1: having a similar birthday one week apart
solution: for this year, combine your swim party with a water games party where you organize water balloons, squirt guns, and pool games (i.e. - marco polo, volleyball, or diving for those sticks for points). If you switch up the types of water the kids are playing in/with they might have more fun at your party.
Dilemma 2: your plans are stolen from your less-than-creative cousin
solution: Either decide to combine both parties next year so you both can throw one BIG bash and work on it together OR next year plan a "mystery" party where you tell the guests what to bring in the invitation, but don't give away your party plans until everyone shows up. This way you can keep your good ideas with yourself and won't have to worry about your cousin stealing your plans or getting angry at you for snobbishly telling her to get her own ideas
Dilemma 3: mixed age group
solution: As long as there are other 12 year olds for the 12 year old to play with than it won't be a bad party. The more the merrier holds true - that's why it's a party. Leaving ppl out will make it more likely that the entire clan won't show up. Do your best to plan games/activities based on a mixed age group. I just checked out some fun sites online to find ideas for games that all ages could play. There are really a lot of things out there. Namely, a treasure hunt, water balloon toss, or water relays (with even distribution of ages). Good luck!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Haloween party.?
A man and his wife were invited to a swanky masked Halloween Party. The wife got a terrible headache and told her husband to go to the party alone. He, being a devoted husband, protested, but she argued and said she was going to take some aspirin and go to bed, and there was no need of his good time being spoiled by not going. So he took his costume and away he went.
The wife, after sleeping soundly for one hour, awakened without pain, and as it was still early, she decided to go to the party after all. In as much as her husband did not know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him.
She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice girl he could, and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there. His wife moved on up to him and being a rather seductive woman herself, he left his partner high and dry and devoted his time to the new stuff that had just arrived.
She let him go as far as he wished; naturally, since he was her husband. Finally he whispered a little proposition in her ear and she agreed, so off they went to one of the cars and had a little romp.
Just before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away and went home and put the costume away and got into bed, wondering what kind of explanation he would make for his behavior. She was sitting up reading when he came in and asked what kind of a time he had.
He said, "Oh, the same old thing. You know I never have a good time when you're not there."
Then she asked, "Did you dance much?"
He replied, "I'll tell you, I never even danced one dance. When I got there, I met Pete, Bill Brown and some other guys, so we went into the den and played poker all evening. But I'll tell you... the guy I loaned my costume to sure had a real good time!"
Haloween party.?
i know i have heard third for years and i love it every time
thanks for the laughter
Reply:The Halloween party I went to this year was mad boaring.
Reply:that was not up to the mark
i have heart it before
Reply:hahaha
Reply:this joke has been posted at yahoo answers only a week ago ... only last time, he loaned his costume to his wife's brother .... never made me laugh ...
The wife, after sleeping soundly for one hour, awakened without pain, and as it was still early, she decided to go to the party after all. In as much as her husband did not know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him.
She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice girl he could, and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there. His wife moved on up to him and being a rather seductive woman herself, he left his partner high and dry and devoted his time to the new stuff that had just arrived.
She let him go as far as he wished; naturally, since he was her husband. Finally he whispered a little proposition in her ear and she agreed, so off they went to one of the cars and had a little romp.
Just before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away and went home and put the costume away and got into bed, wondering what kind of explanation he would make for his behavior. She was sitting up reading when he came in and asked what kind of a time he had.
He said, "Oh, the same old thing. You know I never have a good time when you're not there."
Then she asked, "Did you dance much?"
He replied, "I'll tell you, I never even danced one dance. When I got there, I met Pete, Bill Brown and some other guys, so we went into the den and played poker all evening. But I'll tell you... the guy I loaned my costume to sure had a real good time!"
Haloween party.?
i know i have heard third for years and i love it every time
thanks for the laughter
Reply:The Halloween party I went to this year was mad boaring.
Reply:that was not up to the mark
i have heart it before
Reply:hahaha
Reply:this joke has been posted at yahoo answers only a week ago ... only last time, he loaned his costume to his wife's brother .... never made me laugh ...
Birthday party? too much?
I hope this doesn't get to detailed!! ha! Ok here goes. My cousin has a daughter that is exactly 11 months and 3 weeks younger than my son. Ok in english her birthday is exactly a week before my sons. We are a tight knit family with a lot of birthdays in the summer. Deal is I am having a swim party for my son at a friends house, while I am so very grateful for this her pool (in ground) is smaller than normal. no diving board (it broke) and no slide. My son will be 5. I was greatly disappointed when my cousin told me she decided to have a swim party for her daughter the week before of course. You see we are inviting the same people to the same party 2 weekends in a row. I don't know should I be stressing over this? I am thinking some of them will come to her daughters party and not come to my sons. I am also concerned with the number of bigger kids that will be there. Should I just invite the smaller kids? How do I tell my family that their older children shoudn't come? ? ?
Birthday party? too much?
you should make both on the same day
Reply:you should talk to your cousin about all of this and you don't need to leave no one out. especially the bigger kids or they will start beating up your son.
Reply:ok i feel your pain on this one believe me. My cousin and i got pregnant around the same time twice and so birthdays get kinda weird.
Anyways the birthday is about your child having fun. If he is having fun that will be all that matters. At 5 as long as he has a couple of close friends to play with that is all he will probably care about so don't stress so much about it. Yes some may feel that they don't want to go swimming two weeks in a row but as hot as it is around here people have been swimming pretty much every day. With the older kids you take a chance of not having people show up if you say the older kids can't come. Some parents don't feel right taking one kid to a party and not all of them so that might cause conflict. Just focus on the basics and what would make your son have fun and enjoy the birthday party the most
Reply:Be grateful to have the kids be able to have access to a pool 2 weeks in a row! I dont have a pool and dont know anyone with a pool - and the best thing I have is a garden hose!
Anyway - invite everyone you'd invite normally - but do provide some other games and activities for the older kids or the younger kids when they arent in the pool.
Reply:It was when my kids turned 5 that it was a friends only party. If you don't want to offend anyone however, I'd have a pool party for just his friends that are his age. Then have a potluck Bar-B-Q for a family party.
Good luck!
Reply:I would have it on the same day..since ya'll are so close knit and all. Invite all the kids! that is very rude to not invite all the other children just because they are older! For God Sakes that's your family! (guess your not so close knit after all) The older kids can watch out for the younger ones too...at least that's how it works in my family. As for your cousin it does sound a little fishy..her having the same kind of party every year as your son's...my advise don't tell her what's going on next year...just tell her oh..I'm not for sure yet..then at the last minute send out invite's to everyone.
Reply:Next time just make sure that you don't mention to anyone what you are planning for your son. I hate people who can't think of something by themselves, they have to copy someone. I can understand how you feel. I do feel though that a baby only 12 months old having a pool party??? That just sounds silly. She'd be better off doing something else.
Reply:Remember that this is not a popularity contest. Last time I cheked, no kid is going to pass up an excuse to go to the pool two weeks in a row.
Depending on the age difference, I would say something like 'I think your 12 year old may be bored with a bunch of 5 year olds so they do not have to come if they do not want to'
And your friend is letting you use the pool. Are you really complaining about the pool?
Reply:That does seem kind of rude, although your cousin may not have realized it when she planned it.
Is there any way you could have your party somewhere with more space? Like, a public pool or a lake nearby? I have no idea how much that would cost, but it seems to me the best way to solve a lot of your problems.
Reply:Here's my best attempt at answering this question.
Dilema 1: having a similar birthday one week apart
solution: for this year, combine your swim party with a water games party where you organize water balloons, squirt guns, and pool games (i.e. - marco polo, volleyball, or diving for those sticks for points). If you switch up the types of water the kids are playing in/with they might have more fun at your party.
Dilemma 2: your plans are stolen from your less-than-creative cousin
solution: Either decide to combine both parties next year so you both can throw one BIG bash and work on it together OR next year plan a "mystery" party where you tell the guests what to bring in the invitation, but don't give away your party plans until everyone shows up. This way you can keep your good ideas with yourself and won't have to worry about your cousin stealing your plans or getting angry at you for snobbishly telling her to get her own ideas
Dilemma 3: mixed age group
solution: As long as there are other 12 year olds for the 12 year old to play with than it won't be a bad party. The more the merrier holds true - that's why it's a party. Leaving ppl out will make it more likely that the entire clan won't show up. Do your best to plan games/activities based on a mixed age group. I just checked out some fun sites online to find ideas for games that all ages could play. There are really a lot of things out there. Namely, a treasure hunt, water balloon toss, or water relays (with even distribution of ages). Good luck!
Birthday party? too much?
you should make both on the same day
Reply:you should talk to your cousin about all of this and you don't need to leave no one out. especially the bigger kids or they will start beating up your son.
Reply:ok i feel your pain on this one believe me. My cousin and i got pregnant around the same time twice and so birthdays get kinda weird.
Anyways the birthday is about your child having fun. If he is having fun that will be all that matters. At 5 as long as he has a couple of close friends to play with that is all he will probably care about so don't stress so much about it. Yes some may feel that they don't want to go swimming two weeks in a row but as hot as it is around here people have been swimming pretty much every day. With the older kids you take a chance of not having people show up if you say the older kids can't come. Some parents don't feel right taking one kid to a party and not all of them so that might cause conflict. Just focus on the basics and what would make your son have fun and enjoy the birthday party the most
Reply:Be grateful to have the kids be able to have access to a pool 2 weeks in a row! I dont have a pool and dont know anyone with a pool - and the best thing I have is a garden hose!
Anyway - invite everyone you'd invite normally - but do provide some other games and activities for the older kids or the younger kids when they arent in the pool.
Reply:It was when my kids turned 5 that it was a friends only party. If you don't want to offend anyone however, I'd have a pool party for just his friends that are his age. Then have a potluck Bar-B-Q for a family party.
Good luck!
Reply:I would have it on the same day..since ya'll are so close knit and all. Invite all the kids! that is very rude to not invite all the other children just because they are older! For God Sakes that's your family! (guess your not so close knit after all) The older kids can watch out for the younger ones too...at least that's how it works in my family. As for your cousin it does sound a little fishy..her having the same kind of party every year as your son's...my advise don't tell her what's going on next year...just tell her oh..I'm not for sure yet..then at the last minute send out invite's to everyone.
Reply:Next time just make sure that you don't mention to anyone what you are planning for your son. I hate people who can't think of something by themselves, they have to copy someone. I can understand how you feel. I do feel though that a baby only 12 months old having a pool party??? That just sounds silly. She'd be better off doing something else.
Reply:Remember that this is not a popularity contest. Last time I cheked, no kid is going to pass up an excuse to go to the pool two weeks in a row.
Depending on the age difference, I would say something like 'I think your 12 year old may be bored with a bunch of 5 year olds so they do not have to come if they do not want to'
And your friend is letting you use the pool. Are you really complaining about the pool?
Reply:That does seem kind of rude, although your cousin may not have realized it when she planned it.
Is there any way you could have your party somewhere with more space? Like, a public pool or a lake nearby? I have no idea how much that would cost, but it seems to me the best way to solve a lot of your problems.
Reply:Here's my best attempt at answering this question.
Dilema 1: having a similar birthday one week apart
solution: for this year, combine your swim party with a water games party where you organize water balloons, squirt guns, and pool games (i.e. - marco polo, volleyball, or diving for those sticks for points). If you switch up the types of water the kids are playing in/with they might have more fun at your party.
Dilemma 2: your plans are stolen from your less-than-creative cousin
solution: Either decide to combine both parties next year so you both can throw one BIG bash and work on it together OR next year plan a "mystery" party where you tell the guests what to bring in the invitation, but don't give away your party plans until everyone shows up. This way you can keep your good ideas with yourself and won't have to worry about your cousin stealing your plans or getting angry at you for snobbishly telling her to get her own ideas
Dilemma 3: mixed age group
solution: As long as there are other 12 year olds for the 12 year old to play with than it won't be a bad party. The more the merrier holds true - that's why it's a party. Leaving ppl out will make it more likely that the entire clan won't show up. Do your best to plan games/activities based on a mixed age group. I just checked out some fun sites online to find ideas for games that all ages could play. There are really a lot of things out there. Namely, a treasure hunt, water balloon toss, or water relays (with even distribution of ages). Good luck!
BIRTHDAY PARTY ideas please?!?
i am turning 16 in mid april.
i do NOT want a big party like on mtv, because i am not rich and i dont like to be the center or attention.
i just want something fun for a mixed group of about 5-10 people to enjoy on my birthday.
im not interested in a house party.
i dont dance, at all. so a dance party is a NO! lol.
i live in florida, so the weather will be nice, but i dont know if i want to have a beach/pool party or not. so please dont post that.
please post original and fun ideas!
thanks!
BIRTHDAY PARTY ideas please?!?
if you want a low key party with not too many people i would suggest going out to you favourite restaurant with some friends then maybe go to a movie or a play or go shopping. or you could take some of the girls out for a day of pampering go to a spa, get your nails done, etc. you will feel like a princess. hope you have fun whatever you choose to do!
Reply:You should go camping. Have a big bon fire and roast hotdogs and marshmallows. You can listen to music and stay up all night talking and having fun.
Reply:o my gosh... were to start, well u can do stuff like paintball, lazor tron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bowling and lazor tron ( thats wat my cuzin did!!!) um... o, i know, hit the mall go shopping and... go to the drive inn to see a really good funny movie. (i lov comedy) lets see... thats all i can think of. hoped this helped for ur sweet sixteen
Reply:bowling, movies, slumber party, dance party, pizza party, sleep over, arcade, mall
Reply:bowling, movies, slumber party, dance party, pizza party, sleep over, arcade, mall
Reply:get a limo for a day, go eat at your fav. restrant, and see a movie, its REALLY fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:For my birthday, I chose a couple of friends and we went to an amusement park for a day. Then we all went back to my house for pizza, movies, and a sleepover. It was really fun. Plus, I don't know where you live in Florida, but if you're near DisneyWorld or Universal Studios, maybe you could get a park hopper and go there.
Reply:How about a star party? You can have a campfire and roast s'mores and howl at the moon. Bring some guitars or song books and have a blast!
Reply:i cannot imagine what one should do for a teen's birthday party. god help you. it sounds terribly confusing and frightening.
Reply:Paintball. It's so much fun and such an adrenaline rush.
sensitive teeth
i do NOT want a big party like on mtv, because i am not rich and i dont like to be the center or attention.
i just want something fun for a mixed group of about 5-10 people to enjoy on my birthday.
im not interested in a house party.
i dont dance, at all. so a dance party is a NO! lol.
i live in florida, so the weather will be nice, but i dont know if i want to have a beach/pool party or not. so please dont post that.
please post original and fun ideas!
thanks!
BIRTHDAY PARTY ideas please?!?
if you want a low key party with not too many people i would suggest going out to you favourite restaurant with some friends then maybe go to a movie or a play or go shopping. or you could take some of the girls out for a day of pampering go to a spa, get your nails done, etc. you will feel like a princess. hope you have fun whatever you choose to do!
Reply:You should go camping. Have a big bon fire and roast hotdogs and marshmallows. You can listen to music and stay up all night talking and having fun.
Reply:o my gosh... were to start, well u can do stuff like paintball, lazor tron!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bowling and lazor tron ( thats wat my cuzin did!!!) um... o, i know, hit the mall go shopping and... go to the drive inn to see a really good funny movie. (i lov comedy) lets see... thats all i can think of. hoped this helped for ur sweet sixteen
Reply:bowling, movies, slumber party, dance party, pizza party, sleep over, arcade, mall
Reply:bowling, movies, slumber party, dance party, pizza party, sleep over, arcade, mall
Reply:get a limo for a day, go eat at your fav. restrant, and see a movie, its REALLY fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:For my birthday, I chose a couple of friends and we went to an amusement park for a day. Then we all went back to my house for pizza, movies, and a sleepover. It was really fun. Plus, I don't know where you live in Florida, but if you're near DisneyWorld or Universal Studios, maybe you could get a park hopper and go there.
Reply:How about a star party? You can have a campfire and roast s'mores and howl at the moon. Bring some guitars or song books and have a blast!
Reply:i cannot imagine what one should do for a teen's birthday party. god help you. it sounds terribly confusing and frightening.
Reply:Paintball. It's so much fun and such an adrenaline rush.
sensitive teeth
Murder party and other party ideas?
well i live in sacramento california and i dont know what to do for my birthday. i`ve been thinking aobut a murder mystery themd party but are they really good?
should i hire a company to come out or just get scripts and do it at home. actually im kind of confuzed on how they work anyway. if you could exaplin yuour expierences,or opinions that wouls be great. and if you hav eother ideas for a 14 year olds parts with about 30 people boys and girls pleez share.my house well its nice but theres like no where to party in it so i dont thikn that would work. and a hotel party that wouldnt be much fun what would we do?
please help
thanx
Murder party and other party ideas?
I think you have too many people for a murder mystery party. What about bowling? Or you could rent an empty space, hire a DJ, and have a dance type thing.
Reply:Murder Mystery is fun! I went to one that didn't work out though because the people who wrote the scripts had glaring errors, and it didn't make any sense in the end.
So jsut get a good script, and have fun! :-)
should i hire a company to come out or just get scripts and do it at home. actually im kind of confuzed on how they work anyway. if you could exaplin yuour expierences,or opinions that wouls be great. and if you hav eother ideas for a 14 year olds parts with about 30 people boys and girls pleez share.my house well its nice but theres like no where to party in it so i dont thikn that would work. and a hotel party that wouldnt be much fun what would we do?
please help
thanx
Murder party and other party ideas?
I think you have too many people for a murder mystery party. What about bowling? Or you could rent an empty space, hire a DJ, and have a dance type thing.
Reply:Murder Mystery is fun! I went to one that didn't work out though because the people who wrote the scripts had glaring errors, and it didn't make any sense in the end.
So jsut get a good script, and have fun! :-)
Theme for my 22nd birthday party this Friday (college students)?
I'm a college student and my 22nd birthday is this friday. I'm trying to think of a really fun college party theme for my party but I feel like everything has already been done. We already had a pirate party, mustashio party, stoplight party, toga party, superhero party and a few others. Any good ideas for a really fun theme???
Theme for my 22nd birthday party this Friday (college students)?
How about:
-- cavemen party
-- hippies party
-- how will the future be party
-- blast from the past,; 20`s, 50`s, 60`s, 70`s, 80`s
-- crazy hair party
-- rockstar party
-- one color theme party
-- army party
-- pimps and ho`s party
-- rave party
-- goth party
those are just some
have fun...
Reply:Some other really good ideas are:
1. Costume party
2. 80's Party
3. Golf pro's and Tennis Ho's.. (obviously can be changed to whatever)
3. C.E.O.'s and Business Ho's.. (same as above)
4. Tacky Tourist Party
5. Jersey Parties (where you wear your fav. sports team's jersey)
6. Sugar and Spice Parties (angel/devil?)
7. Rockstar party
Reply:"mythical, mystical, magical, monster " theme. blue lights with lots of white and glow in the dark stuff. ours was huge and really went off.
Reply:Hawaiian party. You can find all kinds of fun stuff online - grass skirts, coconut bikini tops, plastic flower leis, drink umbrellas.
Make everybody do the limbo (I think that's Polynesian.) And you can have a barbecue.
Sounds like fun. I should do one too!
Reply:Wrestling theme, Men and woman wrestlers.
Medical- Doctors , nurses, patients
Professional- Business people
Pajama party-
Playboy party
Sports
Theme for my 22nd birthday party this Friday (college students)?
How about:
-- cavemen party
-- hippies party
-- how will the future be party
-- blast from the past,; 20`s, 50`s, 60`s, 70`s, 80`s
-- crazy hair party
-- rockstar party
-- one color theme party
-- army party
-- pimps and ho`s party
-- rave party
-- goth party
those are just some
have fun...
Reply:Some other really good ideas are:
1. Costume party
2. 80's Party
3. Golf pro's and Tennis Ho's.. (obviously can be changed to whatever)
3. C.E.O.'s and Business Ho's.. (same as above)
4. Tacky Tourist Party
5. Jersey Parties (where you wear your fav. sports team's jersey)
6. Sugar and Spice Parties (angel/devil?)
7. Rockstar party
Reply:"mythical, mystical, magical, monster " theme. blue lights with lots of white and glow in the dark stuff. ours was huge and really went off.
Reply:Hawaiian party. You can find all kinds of fun stuff online - grass skirts, coconut bikini tops, plastic flower leis, drink umbrellas.
Make everybody do the limbo (I think that's Polynesian.) And you can have a barbecue.
Sounds like fun. I should do one too!
Reply:Wrestling theme, Men and woman wrestlers.
Medical- Doctors , nurses, patients
Professional- Business people
Pajama party-
Playboy party
Sports
Hosting a party?
When hosting a Christmas party, do you think it's ok to ask everyone to sign up to bring something, like an appetizer or a bottle of wine, or is that tacky? Should the host of a holiday party always pay for the expense of the party and guests?
Would it be any different if you were hosting a bday party at your house for a friend? Would it be appropriate to ask all the guests to bring something to the party in honor of the friend?
Hosting a party?
Are you having a party, or are you providing a venue for a party? And if you're providing a location for a party, why are you doing so?
Have a party, or don't have a party. If I have to fix my own food %26amp; bring my own wine, I'll stay home.
Hosting means "to have guests." Take it or leave it.
I am happy to go to someone's party %26amp; be served deviled eggs, ramen noodles %26amp; Budweiser. If I make the effort to walk the dog, phone the mother, check the bookbags etc etc so that I can get to a party on time, I'll be g-d if I want to haul along food %26amp; wine.
Reply:A Pot-Luck is perfectly appropriate for a holiday get-together.
Just be sure to be clear on your invites!
"Please provide your own beverages (mixers will be provided!) and a favorite dish to share"
Expect to purchase crackers, chips, mixers, (pop, tonic, club soda, and ice) have a variety of wine glasses and other glasses on hand. A couple trays of muchies are nice, but it depends on what type of party you are having.
Reply:yes but u have to suply most of the things.
Reply:its not bad to ask them to bring something, its courtesy to being invited, its like saying thanks! people actually enjoy that, they all get to try what people brought! then you know who has the good stuff and to go to their parties! ;)
Reply:Mrs WC here and I love pot luck dinners!!
If you state in your invitation that it's a pot luck dinner, then no, it's not tacky. It keeps the hosting couple from having to spend a lot of money at this time of year and gives others the chance to show off their culinary skills. However, as the hostess, you should be responsible for the drinks. If you want wine, then you should provide it. Otherwise, tea, sodas, juice and coffee is good.
Now, for a birthday party, it depends on how good the friends are and how many you are inviting. Birthday dinners can be simple, yet elegant. Lasagna, salad, and garlic bread are great for that and not overly expensive.
Reply:i think it would be better to do like if you last name begins with A-M then bring an appetizer and if you last names begins with N-Z then bring a dessert, etc.
Reply:You can have a Holiday Potluck. Invite people to a Potluck and if they are offended by it they wont come. Some people will call and ask what they can bring - have those people bring different types of food so you have everything covered. Be sure to have some low budget items for people you know can't afford to contribute much - like can you bring 2 dozen rolls? You need to be sure to have enough beverages - unless you get people to volunteer to bring them.
Reply:um a lot of parties dont ask but the guest always bring something or its rude; even if its ice....... thats what my 6th grade teacher taught me lol
Reply:of course not!
send a evite out and ask people to bring trays or whatever they can bring, and if you cant no problem!
Thats what I always do, it should not be a problem...
to do a itemized list, email each person what you would like them to bring and see if it is okay with them.
Good luck! Happy Holidays!
Reply:Well I understand pot luck parties to be bring a dish. If I had to sign up for my dish I'd think that'd be kinda strange but... maybe call it a pot luck and see what kinda food shows up.
Reply:yeahh its not tacky. it helps the host out alot. i say go for it
Reply:You could say it's a pot luck Christmas party. Everyone can bring a festive dish or drink.
Reply:It is a little different when hosting a party for a friend. It's like you are all throwing the party for that person and not for each other. A Christmas party is a little more formal usually and you as the host are offering your home and whatever else up to your guests to enjoy. If you are having people close to you come to the Christmas party it isn't as big a deal to ask them to bring things. Good friends are usually willing to offer what help they can. You could preface the party as a pot-luck and then it's implied that everyone will bring something although I've never been to a Christmas potluck. Often people will bring a hostess gift to the party and that is usually a bottle of wine or flowers or something. You can't be sure what people will bring but you have options.
Reply:they should be fine bringing there part
Reply:Just call the party a potluck or a pitch-in. Don't stress about what people are going to bring, just let them bring what they like. If you end up with all dessert, then everyone will be eating desserts, big deal.
If you expect people to bring food, I think it is appropriate to specify no gifts. I have a friend who once had a party that was a housewarming/ graduation party (typically gift giving occasions) AND specified BYOB %26amp; F. It was ridiculous!
Would it be any different if you were hosting a bday party at your house for a friend? Would it be appropriate to ask all the guests to bring something to the party in honor of the friend?
Hosting a party?
Are you having a party, or are you providing a venue for a party? And if you're providing a location for a party, why are you doing so?
Have a party, or don't have a party. If I have to fix my own food %26amp; bring my own wine, I'll stay home.
Hosting means "to have guests." Take it or leave it.
I am happy to go to someone's party %26amp; be served deviled eggs, ramen noodles %26amp; Budweiser. If I make the effort to walk the dog, phone the mother, check the bookbags etc etc so that I can get to a party on time, I'll be g-d if I want to haul along food %26amp; wine.
Reply:A Pot-Luck is perfectly appropriate for a holiday get-together.
Just be sure to be clear on your invites!
"Please provide your own beverages (mixers will be provided!) and a favorite dish to share"
Expect to purchase crackers, chips, mixers, (pop, tonic, club soda, and ice) have a variety of wine glasses and other glasses on hand. A couple trays of muchies are nice, but it depends on what type of party you are having.
Reply:yes but u have to suply most of the things.
Reply:its not bad to ask them to bring something, its courtesy to being invited, its like saying thanks! people actually enjoy that, they all get to try what people brought! then you know who has the good stuff and to go to their parties! ;)
Reply:Mrs WC here and I love pot luck dinners!!
If you state in your invitation that it's a pot luck dinner, then no, it's not tacky. It keeps the hosting couple from having to spend a lot of money at this time of year and gives others the chance to show off their culinary skills. However, as the hostess, you should be responsible for the drinks. If you want wine, then you should provide it. Otherwise, tea, sodas, juice and coffee is good.
Now, for a birthday party, it depends on how good the friends are and how many you are inviting. Birthday dinners can be simple, yet elegant. Lasagna, salad, and garlic bread are great for that and not overly expensive.
Reply:i think it would be better to do like if you last name begins with A-M then bring an appetizer and if you last names begins with N-Z then bring a dessert, etc.
Reply:You can have a Holiday Potluck. Invite people to a Potluck and if they are offended by it they wont come. Some people will call and ask what they can bring - have those people bring different types of food so you have everything covered. Be sure to have some low budget items for people you know can't afford to contribute much - like can you bring 2 dozen rolls? You need to be sure to have enough beverages - unless you get people to volunteer to bring them.
Reply:um a lot of parties dont ask but the guest always bring something or its rude; even if its ice....... thats what my 6th grade teacher taught me lol
Reply:of course not!
send a evite out and ask people to bring trays or whatever they can bring, and if you cant no problem!
Thats what I always do, it should not be a problem...
to do a itemized list, email each person what you would like them to bring and see if it is okay with them.
Good luck! Happy Holidays!
Reply:Well I understand pot luck parties to be bring a dish. If I had to sign up for my dish I'd think that'd be kinda strange but... maybe call it a pot luck and see what kinda food shows up.
Reply:yeahh its not tacky. it helps the host out alot. i say go for it
Reply:You could say it's a pot luck Christmas party. Everyone can bring a festive dish or drink.
Reply:It is a little different when hosting a party for a friend. It's like you are all throwing the party for that person and not for each other. A Christmas party is a little more formal usually and you as the host are offering your home and whatever else up to your guests to enjoy. If you are having people close to you come to the Christmas party it isn't as big a deal to ask them to bring things. Good friends are usually willing to offer what help they can. You could preface the party as a pot-luck and then it's implied that everyone will bring something although I've never been to a Christmas potluck. Often people will bring a hostess gift to the party and that is usually a bottle of wine or flowers or something. You can't be sure what people will bring but you have options.
Reply:they should be fine bringing there part
Reply:Just call the party a potluck or a pitch-in. Don't stress about what people are going to bring, just let them bring what they like. If you end up with all dessert, then everyone will be eating desserts, big deal.
If you expect people to bring food, I think it is appropriate to specify no gifts. I have a friend who once had a party that was a housewarming/ graduation party (typically gift giving occasions) AND specified BYOB %26amp; F. It was ridiculous!
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