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Tips to Avoid Insurance Claims on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is often celebrated with a party, lots of drinks, and a countdown to the New Year. The point is to have fun with your friends and loved ones. No one wants to have their fun spoiled by something that involves the filing of an insurance claim. Here are some safety tips for New Year’s Eve. Last year, a poll was done by Met Life Auto and Home Safety Pulse. It included questions about safety issues that can arise during a holiday party that takes place in one’s home. The results showed that many hosts ignore important safety … Continue reading →

Money Saving Idea: Throw a College Trunk Party

A college trunk party can help your student gather all of the items that he or she will need for college, keep you on budget and give everyone a reason to celebrate the milestone of going into higher learning. Friends and relatives enjoy college trunk parties, because it gives them a chance to wish their student well, all while giving them a tangible way to help during this exciting milestone. At a trunk party, guests celebrate and bring gifts that a college student might need, such as gas cards, bedding, school supplies, dorm decor, etc. First, purchase a large college … Continue reading →

Birthday Party Behavior Issues, Part 2

Yesterday we spoke about how to prepare your child. Today let’s discuss how to prepare yourself and handle poor behavior in guests. How can you prepare yourself? *Try to understand that your birthday child is very excited about the party. All the emotion could easily be misdirected into a meltdown. So stay positive and understanding. *Stay flexible. Changes may have to be made so be prepared. *You put a lot of time and energy into this celebration. Now it is time to enjoy this special day with your child and your guests. How do you handle poor behavior in guest? … Continue reading →

Party Time

Have you ever hosted a scrapbooking party? Not a traditional crop or a pseudo-party where your main concern is selling supplies in order to make a profit. I’m talking about a real party with friends, food, music, and a whole lot of space where your fellow scrappers can spread out and create eye-popping layouts while obtaining tips and inspiration from others. Sounds fun, right? It is, if you plan properly. One of the most important factors to consider before sending out the invitations is how much space you have to host a scrapbook party. Scrappers are notorious for requiring plenty … Continue reading →

Football Playoff Party Fun

The NFL Playoffs continue this Sunday as the road to the Super Bowl heats up. Of course, no place is hotter right now than Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Packers are looking to win back-to-back Super Bowls. I happen to live near legendary Lambeau Field–a.k.a. Party Central–and while I don’t have tickets to the big game versus the New York Giants, I will be partying it up along with the rest of the state’s residents. Only our pre-Super Bowl shindigs will be taking place in the comfort of our homes. If you are planning to host a NFL Playoff party … Continue reading →

Tips for Cool Summer Parties

With much of the country melting under triple digit temperatures, I’m not sure you’d want to throw an outdoor summer party unless it involves a pool full of ice. Last week, huge chunks of ice were added to public pools in Omaha, Nebraska, to help patrons cool off as heat indices surpassed 115 degrees. Not a bad idea for a backyard pool party as well. If you are looking for other cool ways to keep your summer party guests entertained in the sweltering heat, consider these ideas: Movie Night in the Pool: Our local Parks and Recreation Department just hosted … Continue reading →

Child’s Birthday Party Part 2

Yesterday I shared a number of tips on how you can save money on your child’s birthday party while still creating an event that they will remember always. We talked about the guest list and food. Now let us move on to other money saving ideas. Party Favors and Goodie Bags The party favors and goodie bags that are given out at most kids birthday parties are getting a little ridiculous, I think. You can easily spend a couple of hundred dollars on goodie bags, party favors and parting gifts. There are a couple of ways to save on this … Continue reading →

Money Saving Tips for a Child’s Birthday Party

Our eldest son will be celebrating his 10th birthday next month, so we want to make sure he has a nice party. This is a milestone for him, the first time that he hits double digits! of course, with our getting out of debt goals, we also want to make sure that we don’t spend more money than we have to spend. Here are some of the money saving tips that we will be exploring. Keeping the Guest List Small Guest lists have a way of spinning out of control, so we will have to put a limit on the … Continue reading →

Tips To Avoid Insurance Claims On Super Bowl Sunday

Ready for Super Bowl Sunday? Whether you will be hosting a Super Bowl party, or attending one, you are expecting great food, plenty of drinks, and an exciting game to be watched with friends and family. No one wants their fun to end with an accident. Fortunately, there are some simple things you can do to avoid having to file an insurance claim on Super Bowl Sunday. Are you going to be hosting a Super Bowl party this year? If so, then you probably have stocked your refrigerator or freezer with as much food as it will hold. Now, what … Continue reading →

Throwing a Green Birthday Party – Part 2

Yesterday, I was talking about making your child’s birthday party green. Even if it is months away, it’s never too soon to start planning. Here are some more tips for a green birthday party: Decorations The one good thing about our son’s birthday party at this bowling alley this year is it was in the party room, so most of the decorations have been used time and time again by the bowling alley. Consider recycling decorations from year to year or at least look for those made of recycled material. Just Say No to Goody Bags Oh, this one seems … Continue reading →