Several months ago, I wrote to Melita...
Hi Melita,
Ten games... Wow, that might be a record for a CE! How many hours was your
party? First I look at the slide show small, then I realized I could enlarge
it, so I watched again.
EXCELLENT JOB!!! So many details, and to top it off you gave them all hand
made gifts...( if I understood that part right?) How long did it take for
you to plan your party? A lot of work went into the games and prizes. I loved
the pajamas and the Grinch gloves and fangs and angel wings, so cute. I'll
link to your blog when I start updating the photos for the gallery.
Have a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Robin
Melita's response:
Thanks for the reply. The girls picked the date in January (soon after the
last party) so everyone could attend. It seems that the first weekend in
December is always the best. No one is terribly stressed about the holidays
yet. I send out an evite since there are so many ladies about 6 weeks in
advance and then I send another reminder about 3 weeks and then another a
week out since we have so much going on during the party. Each lady brings
6 dozen cookies (this is when a pool table room really comes in handy). They
all wear PJ's (there's a most festive pj contest with prize which is always
a craft that I make). There is also a craft exchange where whoever participates
makes a craft and then we draw numbers and exchange crafts.
We are all scrapbookers, card makers, and crafters so we really enjoy it.
And lastly, they all bring a white elephant gift. It's alot going on especially
when you throw in the rest of the games. The party begins at 6:30 and most
leave around 11pm although I usually have a couple of girls who stay the
night and we have a slumber party complete with home made cinnamon rolls
the next morning.
I collect prizes all year long which is essential because EVERYONE goes home
with a prize (I had 44 prizes this year), but actually start the hardcore
planning in October. My dad makes lumpia (Filipino eggroll) for me at
Thanksgiving. The ladies always request Pancit (Filipino lo mein) and Lumpia
for dinner that night. Oh, and of course, we have mulled wine and Peppermint
Schnapps Hot Cocoa - YUM! It's a great time! We already have December 4th
picked out for next year! If you are ever in town, you should come by.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Melita
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