Now that you’ve had a little time to scout some great spots and plan some tricky challenges it’s time for your next step in the planning process. Step 11: Come Up with Clever Clues Okay, of all the steps in this party, this one is probably the most time intensive. It’s not particularly difficult, it just takes [...]
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Hopefully you had a fabulous weekend of ingredient shopping. Don’t worry if you haven’t found everything on your list. You’ve got plenty of time. I’m going to move ahead, but don’t worry about keeping pace. I’m just trying to get you as much info as possible before October 1st. Step 9: Set Up Your Teams & Choose Your Captains Most [...]
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Now that the stores are fully stocked with Halloween merchandise. It’s time to start shopping for your party supplies. Don’t forget to keep track of your purchases on your Party Budget Planner. Step 8: Shop for Your Clue Hunt Supplies Colored Paper: In order to help the teams find their ingredients and clues, you’ll assign each team a color. The clues you’ll create to [...]
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Thanks for your question about the invitations, Christi. That’s the next step in your plan. As for your question about the shopping, Jen, it’s in the works. I have a few more pictures to take, but I’m planning to post that next. Step 6: Plan & Create Your Invitations Nothing can kick start the pre-party excitement like a great [...]
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Now that you’ve had a few days to hunt for clue locations, it’s time to move on to the next step in your party plan. Step 6: Set Up Your RSVP Plan Thankfully, you have tons of choices. The goal here isn’t just to find out who’s coming, it’s also to give your guests a little taste [...]
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
I’m thrilled to see that so many of you are on board. You won’t regret it! Here are your next steps in your planning. Step 4: Set Up a Budget Okay, I know it’s really tempting you skip right past this step and get to the planning, but trust me, by setting a few limits now, you’ll [...]
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge and host the party of the season, it’s time to get to work. Here’s your first set of to-dos. Step 1: Pick a Partner in Crime Although you can certainly manage this party on your own, sharing the excitement with a co-conspiritor is a great way to add a [...]
Thursday, September 6, 2007
I must admit, I’m a bit of a Halloween fanatic. Even though Halloween is still 8 weeks away and it’s over 90 degrees here, my fingers are already itching to transform my house into its full fall form. I wasn’t always this way. I used to see Halloween as a fun little weekend on the [...]
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
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