Friday, February 21, 2014

Tips For Throwing A Block Party

By Richardo Manning


There are many reasons why you would want to get the neighborhood together for a block party. Maybe someone is moving back home, moving out, moving in, getting married, or graduating. Maybe it's a holiday tradition, and every year Joan from down the street decorates her special cookies to look like hearts, pumpkins, or trees, depending on what the holiday is.

Block parties bring the people of the neighborhood together, which is a good idea for many reasons. First, you get to know other people and make new friends. You may have a lot in common with them, but you will never know until you make the initiative under appropriate circumstances.

* Food: Plan on how much food or dessert you will need. Find out what you would then like to provide and plan accordingly. A birthday party may include: cake, ice cream, utensils, drinks, etc... By preparing food ahead of time and shopping you can save money and have a great party.

When you are trying to make a family reunion memorable, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right location. Think about what your family is like. Do they like to be outdoors or are they more into indoor parties? You may find that based on the venue you choose, there can be a number of issues that pop up. When you are thinking about the location, it isn't just about the people, it is about the food preparation. You need to be able to get food to the masses and you also need to be able to cook it or prepare it the right way.

This can get really pricey so one thing that most families do is potlucks. Potlucks make things a community effort. This can actually increase the unity and communal aspects of your family reunion, so it is a good idea to start planning now. When we are talking about planning, we are really talking about menus that everyone can agree on and can also help in preparing. Sure you may want to get professional catering services but it may not be the most financially savvy thing to do.

There are many games you can play to get the family together, but it really should require some good team work. Many family members don't get to see those who are at the reunion very often and having a fun game that lets them play with these individuals will make the family reunion special. The kids may just want to get a bounce house in Utah so they can bounce till they pass out.

Just as no block party is complete without food - every block party needs a bouncy house.




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