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Sometimes things change quickly and you may find yourself planning a party for the fourth of July at the last minute. This can be very frustration and even a little overwhelming but a few simple tips can make a huge difference. When planning a party last minute you may find that having a BBQ is the easiest and fastest to put together. It keeps you out of the kitchen for the most part where you can mingle with your guest as the food is cooking.
Here are a few more tips for planning a last minute 4th of July party:
- Start with the invitations to find out how many people will actually show up. You can send out emails, post on facebook or twitter your friends to let them know about your plans. You may also want to give a few of your friends and family members a quick phone call. Be sure and ask for an immediate reply so you’ll know who will be attending your party.
- Once you have an idea of how many people will be attending your party you can buy the food and drinks. It’s best to keep the menu simple with so stick with hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and similar items that are fast and easy to prepare.
- If you don’t already have decorations to give your party a more festive atmosphere, you can pick up a few things at your local retail store. These are inexpensive and won’t take long to put up.
- Pick out the music, add a few games for entertainment and you’re ready for your party.
A last minute 4th of July party doesn’t have to be extravagant. The whole idea behind the party is getting together with friends and family so you share a day together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Follow these simple tips and you can put together a party that will be fun and entertaining without all the stress and aggravation.
Summer is coming to an end and stating back to school is right around the corner. Most kids are excited about the new school year but a little sad the summer is ending. One way to have a memorable end to the summer vacation is by throwing a back to school party.
Here are some useful tips for throwing a back to school party:
• Determine the Age Group for the Party – The first thing you must take into consideration is the age of the kids invited. Are they in grade school, middle school or high school? Will it be a party for kids only or for the adults as well?
• Decide on a Theme – What type of party do you want to have? For instance, is it going to be a pool party, a barbeque or a dance party?
• Send Out Invitations – Make sure you include the theme on the invitation so everyone will know what to expect so they can dress appropriately.
• Decide On the Decorations – Plan ahead for the decorations and have everything ready in advance to make sure you don’t forget anything. You can use balloons, streamers and so forth to decorate.
• Plan on the Game and Activities for the Party – This will mostly depend on the age group of the kids invited.
• Choose the Food and Beverages – Make sure you have enough food and beverages for everyone.
With summer coming to an end the kids need one last way to celebrate and start the new school year off with a blast. Throwing a back to school party is one of the best ways to get the new school year started off right.
Decorating for the Artistic Soul 