OK - I am just copying and pasting from the other site... HERE goes....
<< Ok - So I have to tell you - originally, I was like - yeah, ok - I'll do this party, but I am NOT going crazy! LOL - well, my party instincts kicked in and I am off and running w/this! LOL
Still no package, but as far as solids, I went w/Red, Black, White, Yellow. I got a great small sandpail in the party store to put forks/spoons in - that is yellow w/a red handle, thought that was cute.
I am running today for the gift bags - I am going to check marshalls too - do you mind me asking how much the H2O products are? I really don't want to spend too much.
I started out invited just a few relatives - now, I am at around 35 people - and I am getting excited, because of all the hype here on the boards!
So, this is my 'plan of action' - simple, but I think it's OK!
'Picky' Food:
chips/dip
soft pretzel tray w/dips
cheese, pepperoni/crackers
veggies/dip
party mix
asst. snacks
I also have cocktail franks and pizza bagels that I didn't uses on New Years- maybe I'll break those out if need be.
Desserts:
Mickey Head Rice Krispie Treats
Sand (the pudding/nilla wafers,etc. - served in sandpail)
Blue jello - served in small cups w/ swedish fish in them! SO cute!
Fruit
Cupcakes - for the kids - I did see a recipe for pina colada cupcakes, was thinking of trying that one - or just regular - no need to get fancy! LOL
Cookies - possible, mickey heads if I get ambitious!!
We'll have beer, sangria, some frozen concotion - haven't decided if I will do pina coladas or margaritas, oh, and I got Capri Sun 'tropical fruit' juice bags for the kids - AND - I might do a punch IF I can find the punch bowl!
So - nothing fancy - but, we are starting at 7 - so, I didn't think I need to do like a 'meal' - ya know?
Then.................... I put all of our
DCL pics up on the mantle - (I had them down in the basement when I had all the Christmas stuff up) - I printed off some other pics from our last cruise (9/06) - I bought one of the 2006 photobooks onboard, and NEVER printed out the pics - so I did that!
My son and I are going to make a posterboard saying "Welcome Aboard" - and we are going to put a few pics of the boats - and I have a pic of the welcome aboard sign - it's a bit blurry - but it'll work -
The guest bags, that is where I am stuck - I am going out today - with a few ideas in my head - first off - I did the CDs - how do I post a pic on here? I can send it - it actually came out pretty good - I went to Staples and got the cases that fit 2 CDs, made a cover for them, and one for each of the CDs - not 100% the way I hoped they turned out - but, they are pretty good!! - SO - I will put that in the bag, I am guessing with one of the planning kits they give, they only give 8, right? - but, I have a few families coming that have cruised before, so, they won't need that - I can give it to the ones who haven't - then, I was thinking of heading over to AC Moore today- and getting the magnetic fridge pads, they always have such cute designs, was hoping to find a tropical or maybe pirate one, and then I was going to go to Bath and Body Works to see if they have some kind of tropical soap scent - but, first I am going to check marshalls and see about the H2O stuff.
As far as decorations, my house is a Disney house to begin with, so, decorations are not necessary - I have the framed pics, and photoalbums out, I will do whatever w/the balloons, and I will collect my Disney stuff around the house to put around in the 'party area'...
Who is doing games w/prizes?? What are you playing and using for prizes? We were going to set up the Disney pictionary - we got it for Christmas and haven't played yet, going to check it out tonight and see what it's all aobut.
So, sorry this was so long - But, I am in full swing over here - I have A LOT of running around to do today - and of course the kids are home.... So, it ought to be interesting to see how much I get done!!
I am working Tuesday and Thursday - so, I have today, wednesday and friday to finish up!
Enough of my rambling - can you tell I am excited! >>
AND....
The guest bags:
DCL supplied the bags- w/the DCL planning kits and recipe cards.
I got:
- magnetic fridge pads w/tropical drinks on top
- photo album w/a palm tree on it (the small 4x6 ones for a buck)
- I made a CD w/DCL sail away/party songs.
- and this candle thing w/a duck wearing a life preserver - thought it was cute, and it was only 50 cents on clearance... DONE!!
I really don't have too many activities planned.. I was going to hook up the disney pictionary for the kids, talk about the cruises I've been on, a few of the guests have also cruised, I asked them to bring their pics - so, it'll be fun.. we'll just eat, drink and be merry! LOL
That's my LONG story!! Hope you enjoy! LOL ( you all probably think I'm NUTS!!
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Laurie
We are having a superbowl party for sure and then 2 of my girls have birthdays in February. The little one wants her party at indoor mini golf Yea $11 per kid no muss no fuss. The one turning 10 wants a party at home. It's so much easier in the summer because they can be outside and swim and do waterballoons and games. We'll come up with something fun though.
) I felt so bad becuase I was actually in her class today and she told me her ear hurt and I told her to try and make it through the day.
She honestly seemed fine
It sounds like it will be a lot of fun.
