I won’t tell you where to go. Pick a casual restaurant, so that drinks are balanced with food. Younger workers may want to go to a dance club. It all depends whether you mostly want to eat, talk, or party. Do you want loud music or quiet relaxation? Do you want an activity that everyone [...]
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An Office Party – at the Office?
The traditional venue for an office party is – – at the office. Unless your office is – A) a dance club, B) an ice cream parlor or C) an Italian restaurant D) add your own choice here – you’ll be forced to have a good time in a place designed purely for a serious, [...]
Arranging for a Good Time: Making The Office Party Happen
Organizing the party can be a chore. Marinarovi gives an account of trying to arrange an evening out with co-workers: “Yesterday evening me and my coworkers went out for dinner to the Chinese neighborhood. Organizing the week before became a chaos! (on me, by the way, hahah). Some said 8:30 was way too early, some [...]
Baby Shower Ideas
Where to Register, and What to Register For
When you are preparing for a shower, you need to consider which items you will be registering for. Most women don’t want to seem greedy by filling up their registries with lots of expensive items, but some of them definitely need to be included. A registry should contain items from every price range, from very [...]
Baby Shower For Twins
Multiple babies means lots of tiny little toes and fingers to kiss! It also means Mom is pretty special, so lavish her with a loving baby shower (and games!) that are unique like her babies… Theme Ideas Thing 1 & Thing 2 There are so many things you can do with a Dr. Seuss baby [...]
Birthday Party Ideas
Classic kids birthday parties
Sure you can party with your kids at Chuck E. Cheese, take a group to Build-A-Bear, meet at a gym for an hour of gymnastics – but don’t forget about the simple fun of a classic kids birthday party…the kind you host at home with friends. Backyards are meant to be played in, and even [...]
Fun Ideas for an Over-the-Hill Birthday Party
Once you reach a certain age, that’s when your friends and family start making jokes about you being “over-the-hill.” Sometimes it’s only at age 30. Other people don’t start until you’re turning 40. Still others give you more time and don’t start in with the old age jokes until you’re over 50. No matter what [...]
Bridal Shower Ideas
Choosing Your Bridal Shower Gift
When you attend a bridal shower, you need to bring a gift along. Sometimes, it’s hard to determine which type of gift you should bring. The Knot wedding website suggests considering six factors when choosing your bridal shower gift. The first factor is price. The most typical gift prices range from $25 to $75. So [...]
How to Make Your Shower Eco-Friendly
Whether you are holding a baby shower or bridal shower, there are plenty of ways to make it an eco-friendly event. This type of green shower can be done any time of year, but it particularly makes for a good springtime one. Almost everything can be made eco-friendly from the decorations, down to the gift [...]
Christmas & Holiday Party Ideas
New Year’s Bash – Go To Ideas & Recipes
The newness of starting a new year, of gleaming new resolutions and a new year full of parties makes this one of my most favorite holidays. If that sounds like you too, then you won’t be missing the opportunity for a New Year’s party! {Of course, my new years resolution was to host more parties…so [...]
Host a last-minute Christmas Crafting Party
Have you been pinning lots of Christmas crafts that you wish you had time to make? Why not grab your besties and get together for a crafting party – you can craft a few of those ideas you’ve been pinning – and enjoy the company of like-minded friends! Nothing goes together better than crafting, wine [...]
Easter Party Ideas
Easter Brunch Ideas & Details
It might be a family tradition and everyone already knows what to expect, but the love is in the details… and we have a few details for you! Invites Printed invites are so much fun! Here’s a few of our faves. In this photo: Egg hunt invitation, Easter brunch invitation, Easter party invitation [...]
Easter Fun & Games
Fall, Harvest & Thanksgiving Ideas
Free Black Friday Scavenger Hunt Game
Heading out for Black Friday? Topping it off with a few friends and brunch afterwards? Try a little competition to find out who will be buying that brunch….a little Black Friday Scavenger Hunt! Loser buys, and winner gets treated to brunch! Click here to download your Black Friday Scavenger Hunt. Here’s to a day of [...]
In the battle of football vs. family, both sides can win this Thanksgiving!
If your family has the tendency to bring plates full of Turkey to the television so not a second of the big game is missed, there are a few happy compromises that can be made between relatives who want to bond and those who are focused on football.
Family Reunions
Family Reunion Activities
Summer seems to be the favorite time of year for a family reunion – sunny weather, plenty of destination spots, and kids are out of school for the summer. If you’re gearing up for a family reunion this summer, it’s likely the reunion has been planned for 6 months or more. Maybe even a year. [...]
Family Reunions are Not Always Easy when Not Everyone Gets Along
Most everyone loves to get together with family and relatives at least once a year; especially those that live far away or who are getting up in years and you are anxious to hear all of the stories and memories from yesteryear. Let’s face it: everyone has at least one family member that they don’t [...]
Father's Day
Happy Father’s Day!
Take Dad To Lunch / Dinner
Halloween Party Ideas
A Brief History of Halloween and its Customs
Halloween is considered to be one of the spookiest times of the year. It’s the only time of year that we can dress up and be somebody other than ourselves, and not be called crazy. Halloween is a time of ghosts, goblins, and witches. Halloween is for bobbing for apples, taking hayrides, and eating tons [...]
Curing a Candy Hangover
Ah, the day after Halloween is coming…it’s that day after you’ve eaten way too much chocolate, candy corn and baked goodies. The day after you allowed yourself {because Halloween only comes once a year!} to binge on candy and everything sweet. And now you’re dealing with the remnants of an extended sugar high and possibly [...]
Holiday Games
Free Patriotic Printable Game
April 15th marks Patriots Day, and we thought it would be fun to celebrate with a game! Get ready to match patriotic quotes with the famous person who said them….ready, set, GO! Download the printable here.
Turn gift wrapping into a Pre-Christmas, parents-only party!
Wouldn’t it be nice if Santa did all of his own wrapping? Sadly, Mom and Dad, this isn’t the case, and many parents like you spend loads of time making sure their kids’ gifts look heavenly under the tree.
Hostess Tips & Planning Advice
Throw Your Mom a Mothers Day Party
With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s time to start planning a Mother’s Day celebration for your mom. This is the one day a year where the day is all about her and the wonderful job she has done as your mother. Make it something special for her to remember with a party in her honor. [...]
Be a Successful Game Dame – How to Emcee the Games
Ever wonder why there are so many baby shower games, with instructions on how to play the game…but nowhere are there any instructions for how to host the games? We wonder that too! Here’s a few tips from Funsational on how to emcee the games at your baby shower {or any party!} and become one [...]
Info News
Summary of Posts: May 12th 2013
This cycle of Funsational dealt with all the fun and games that come with planning a successful family reunion. We talked about everything from how to plan the perfect event to making sure that everyone gets along. We talked about some unique party planning ideas that would suit both young and old family members. Then [...]
Try These Games at Your Next Family Reunion
There is nothing worse than planning a family reunion or special party and then having everyone sit around completely bored all day long. With the help of Nathan Chandler and Paul Kelly, contributors for howstuffworks.com, you can plan fun games and activities that the entire clan will enjoy. They have a top ten games list [...]
Kid's Party Themes
Great Parties For Children
This week we’ve looked at them birthday parties for children. There are parties with sports themes, parties based on TV shows, superheroes, many, many different types of princess. Here’s the place to start – a fantastic list of themes; http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/party_ideas.html There are parties with sports themes, parties based on TV shows, superheroes, many, many different [...]
Party Games and Activities
You’ve already decided on the theme. Games and activities should reflect that theme. If it’s a Superheroes party, why would you play “Pin the tail on the Donkey?” Funsational has many birthday games with themes – pirate, Luau, animals – http://www.funsational.com/category/birthday?SSAID=221207 One mother was planning a party for her four year old daughter, with a [...]
Most Outrageous Ever
Summary of Posts: May 12th 2013
It’s no surprise that celebrities can throw some pretty outrageous parties. These over the top events are the focus of the articles below. We can revel in the splendor and expense that is commonplace at these types of parties while also gleaning ideas for our own, more realistic celebrations. Read all about all the celebrities [...]
How One Man Mingled with the Rich and Famous
New Years Party
New Year’s Bash – Go To Ideas & Recipes
The newness of starting a new year, of gleaming new resolutions and a new year full of parties makes this one of my most favorite holidays. If that sounds like you too, then you won’t be missing the opportunity for a New Year’s party! {Of course, my new years resolution was to host more parties…so [...]
New Year’s Football Party
Nothing goes together better than football and New Years! Invite a few friends, turn on the football, enjoy some appetizers and challenge them to some trivia during the commercials! We couldn’t help but to put together a football-themed Pin board dedicated to the big game day on the first of the year! Watch The Game [...]
Office Party Ideas
Handwriting Analysis? The Perfect Birthday Party Game…
January 23rd, 2013 marks national handwriting day… and if we must have a handwriting day, then we should mention a fun handwriting analysis birthday party game! Have everyone at the party write “Sally sells seashells” on a piece of paper, and you can perform a verbal handwriting analysis for them. Get ready to find out [...]
Want to boost morale at the office? Throw an NFL-themed party at your house for your coworkers
If you’re looking for a great way to let loose and enjoy the company of your closest colleagues, why not throw an after-work NFL-themed party?
Party Grumps
Summary of Posts: May 19th 2013
We are all about parties, parties, and more parties for this cycle. From CD launch parties, to bachelorette parties, to the most outrageous parties in Hollywood, we’ve got you covered. Read on and get some tips for when it’s your turn to throw your very own social events. To start off, let’s go big! Check [...]
No One Wants To Stay Away
For some reason, there are those who just hate parties. And if there’s something that they hate more than parties, it’s getting up and going to parties. Of course, not all of us are party animals, but we do all enjoy the socializing and the carefree fun that goes with parties every now and then. [...]
Party Planning Tips
Turn decorating into a fun-filled holiday party with your family
Putting the ornaments on your Christmas tree doesn’t have to be an activity strictly rooted in nostalgia.
Become the office Santa by organizing a fun holiday raffle!
Planning the office holiday party? Don’t stress! This is your opportunity to put a smile on all of your coworkers faces and be the spreader of Christmas spirit!
Sports Themed Party
Adding beer to your Superbowl party appetizers
Whenever a group of adults get-together for a sports-watching-event, it usually involves alcohol, more specifically, beer. And while beer itself is perfect for tailgating, game-day parties or barbecues, adding a few menu items using beer as an ingredient – like beer battered potato wedges and beer cheese dip – are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Here [...]
Our Favorite Beer-Inspired Foods & Superbowl Trivia Games
Superbowl Sunday? It’s a big thing around here. We’ve put together some of our fave foods made with beer, paired with beer, or deep-fried goodness! Appetizer Warm-Up If you’ve ever had beer cheese soup, this Beer Cheese Dip is just a bit cheesier – and perfect for dipping any kind of bite-size appetizer you [...]
St. Patrick's Day Inspiration
St. Patrick’s Day Fun & Games
As far as hosting a party goes, St. Patrick’s Day is gaining popularity because it’s just so easy to plan a party when everything is centered around the color green! Green food. Green drinks. Green decorations. Green attire for the day. Green tablecloths. Green silverware. Green invitations. Green crafts. Green favors. Did I leave anything [...]
St. Patrick’s Day party tips for the kiddos
We’re pretty sure if you’re partying with the adults for St. Patrick’s Day, you’ve got it covered…that’s why this party tip list is for the kiddos! Invitations If the party is informal, you might need an invitation…but it’s always a fun option! It could be as simple as cutting a 4 leaf clover from [...]
Summertime Party Ideas
Father’s Day Recipes: Cooking with beer
Father’s Day – Ways to Show Dad You Appreciate Him
In the United States and much of the world, the third Sunday in June is Father’s Day. (In Russia it’s February 23rd. In Italy, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and many other countries places it’s March 19th. But you probably don’t need to know that!) This holiday is newer than Mother’s Day, and when it started (1924 [...]
Travel Games - How To While Away Long Journeys
Miles of Smiles: Travel Games For The Whole Family
This week we’ve looked at ways to keep traveling families happy. First there was that old standby, the ‘I Spy’ game and its variants. The helpful site ‘Spoonful’ offers many easy car games: http://spoonful.com/family-fun/classic-road-trip-games If everyone is tired of looking out of windows – or there is nothing to see – try word games: http://childparenting.about.com/od/funcelebrations/a/family_travel_games.htm [...]
Crafts on the road
Kids love to make crafts, and one article from KidsHealth recommended preparing traveling craft boxes. This sounds more suited to long train trips, or perhaps the grandparents RV than a crowded sub-compact, but the idea is fantastic! http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/road_trip.html Road Trip Box to the Rescue Find a sturdy cardboard box or hat box (one for each [...]
Valentine's Day Party Ideas
Valentine’s Party for Couples? Play The Shoe Game…
Have you ever been to a wedding where the bride and groom sit back-to-back and answer questions (without looking at each other) like, “who initiated the first kiss?” If you have, you’ll know it’s a ton of fun – as evidenced by the wedding photos after. If you haven’t, then trust us – it’s a [...]
How to host a fondue party for Valentine’s Day
Hosting a fondue party may be considered {gasp!} retro…did you know fondue has been around a long time? It became popular in the 1950s, when the name “fondue” was generalized to other dishes in which a food is dipped into a communal pot of hot liquid. Now it’s a popular dinner party theme…and may we [...]
Wedding Toasts
Words That Describe
Don’t know where to start? Oftentimes the best place is to list 5 words that describe the bride, and 5 words that describe the groom. Easier said than done. If you get stuck even on this small assignment, here are a few descriptive words for characteristics… smart, intelligent, brilliant, pointed & quick funny, good-humored amusing, [...]
Father of the Bride Asks About Speaking at the Wedding
Welcome Home Parties
Welcoming Heroes
With Memorial Day coming up, this week we’ve been looking at coming home parties for service personnel. These are a little different from the ‘standard’ homecoming in that the guest of honor is arriving home from what may have been an immensely stressful experience, and special sensitivity is needed to make sure the party is [...]
Things to Think About
Coming back from a war zone is different from almost any other kind of return. The returning veteran will probably look and seem different from the person who left home. They may appear distant and withdrawn. Don’t draw attention to this, especially if the change seems negative. The veteran is adjusting to a very different [...]