I live in Philadelphia where we are having a winter that is harsher than we’ve had in a long time. It’s been cold, windy at times when the rush of Canadian air swooshes down from the north, and the snow storm we had in December was the largest we had in a 100 years. But [...]
Philadelphia is digging out of a, what meteorologists describe as the largest December snow storm in 100 years. According to our local newspaper, we received over 23 inches. That may not seem like much if you live in Buffalo or Michigan, but to us, it is quite a lot. The storm hit yesterday, the last [...]
Attention Party Planner, If you want to know the very best way to ensure that your event goes smoothly, keep your vendors in the loop.That means ALL of them including your venue, your caterer, the provider of supplies such as tents, linens, port-a-potties… and especially your performers. Your performers are not mind-readers, even if they [...]
Generally the December holiday season is a hectic time for providers of party services. Few if any spots would be open at this late date for a Christmas party. But one silver lining in the current recession is that corporate spending is still way down. While that means fewer and leaner holiday parties for the [...]
Several years ago, my cousins planned a party to celebrate their parents 50th wedding anniversary. They did an excellent job, the party went as planned, and a good time was had by all. My aunt and uncle were overjoyed at the event. Some months later, my aunt made an off-hand comment that she was very grateful [...]
It’s nearly December and it’s party time. So, are you planning a holiday or Christmas party? If you are providing the food and drink yourself, you’ll have to decide how much to have on hand. These guidelines are courtesy of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and they can be used as a starting point. They [...]
Halloween is only two weeks away, but if you keep these tips in mind, it is not too late to get started. Your first step is to pick a date. It is particularly important to do your reconnaissance to find out competing events to which your guests have already committed. If your preferred date conflicts with [...]
Hosting a party? Then you need a timeline–actually you’ll need at least two. The first helps you keep track of all of the party preparation and the second helps you organize the event itself. Anyone who has ever planned a party can tell you that there is always far more detail in the planning than [...]
Party planning is no different than many other activities. No matter how well you research and plan, life happens. And that means you have to be ready for the unexpected. So how do you deal with the unexpected? My answer is flexibility and being prepared with a Plan B for contingencies. As a caricature artist, [...]
Party planning or muddling through? What do you do when the responsibility of producing a party is dropped on your lap? It’s not as if anyone was born knowing how to plan a party. With the exception of professionals in the parties and special events industry, most people muddle on their own. Here you will [...]
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