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Guide to Event Planning

Let’s take the mystery out of event planning so that no matter your experience, knowledge or budget, we will tell you how to create simple and yet elegant special events. So with that in mind, let’s start with the simple question, why throw a party?

Is it a birthday? Anniversary? Bridal or baby shower? Holiday such as Valentine’s Day or 4th of July? How about just having a group of friends over to share in good food and fine wine? Any of the above and more are reasons to throw a party so here we go.

The Checklist – Party To Do List

I believe that parties are suppose to be fun from start to finish, not stressful so why not start off on the right track with creating your Party to Do List. There is no need to get anxious about having people over for a dinner party or throwing a wedding or formal event for a couple of hundred people. The same process should be implemented no matter what the guest count is. The best implementation method I believe is a party checklist. I always generate a Party To Do List because it provides me with the steps that I need from beginning to end in the party production process and is easy to repeat and adjust for future events.

This Party To Do List that I will share in part with you will turn any amateur into a party planner with flair and style and will help you smooth out the bumps along the path to creating a successful and carefree event. Below is a portion of the sample checklist that will be in our book which we hope to publish by the end of the summer so that you can use this list as a guide for your own events.

Again this is just a partial list but you can start to use this so please feel free to add to it or delete from it what does and doesn’t work for you. Remember, this is just a sample list; it can be tweaked along the way and modified for your own particular use. I will list the items below and then provide in future blogs detailed explanations and examples of these categories to provide you with a bit more insight and knowledge. Whether it is a cocktail or dinner party, by following these methodical steps, you will see that it doesn’t take much to create an elegant event from start to finish.

Party To Do List – Budget – Party Date & Time – Guest Count – Theme – Select, Order and Mail Invitations – Venue Selection – Create Food and Beverage Menu – Enhance Theme with Décor, Flowers, Props, etc. – Hire Caterer (if appropriate)

Again, this is just a sample of the list we have already developed and will be published in our book later this summer. Our goal is to alleviate the worries a wedding or special event can bring with our full service planning capabilities and we hope with our event planning guide you will enjoy your planning process without pulling your hair or teeth out.

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Preparing for Your Baby?s Arrival: A Guide to Planning

Preparing for the arrival of a new baby can require a lot of time, thought, and effort. After all, you want everything to be perfect for when you finally welcome your bundle of joy into the world. But many expectant parents – particularly first-time parents – don’t know where to begin when it comes to preparing a nursery or purchasing baby supplies. But rest assured there are many resources available to help you through the process.

It’s a good idea to start baby preparations around the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy, as you should still have enough energy for preparation during this time, and you’ll still have a few months to prepare before the baby is due. To begin, you’ll want to prepare a place in your home for the baby.

Decide where the baby will sleep, and designate an area for the baby’s clothes and supplies before you start making purchases. However, once you’ve made these decisions, start purchasing some of the basics such as a crib, pram and car seat – ensuring, of course, that these items meet safety standards.

Next, start thinking about essential nursery equipment, such as baby bottles and nipples, nursing bras, and a diaper-carry bag – which you can fill with near-endless supplies of washcloths, receiving blankets, and extra clean clothes for your baby.

Something else you’ll need to buy a lot of is baby clothes. As an initial purchase, pick up about six to ten infant t-shirts or ‘onesies’. It’s likely that you’ll go through about three or four of these a day, so you might eventually feel that you can’t get enough.

Next, pick up about six or seven newborn sleepers; opting for either a gown or footed design. But keep in mind that gowns are useable for a longer period of time as they’re open and will fit your baby at various stages of growth. It’s also a good idea to buy a few hats for your baby, as newborns lose the majority of their body head through their heads. Mitts will also come in handy – pick up about two or three pairs – protecting your baby from scratching his or her face.

To keep your baby’s feet and legs warm, purchase about six or seven pairs of socks or booties, and about three or four pairs of pull-on pants. A lightweight jacket or sweater will also come in handy on colder days. Finally, pick up about seven or eight receiving blankets, as you’re sure to go through these very fast. Remember to wash all baby clothes, bedding, towels and washcloths with baby detergent before use.

Of course another major factor of preparing for the arrival of a newborn is making sure that you are mentally prepared to take on the responsibilities of a new baby. After all, babies are hard work and require a lot of attention.

As an expectant parent preparing for the arrival of a new baby, you’ll want to ensure you have all the essentials at hand. So shop for the basic items and practical babywear first, before letting your eyes wander to all the fancier items that you might not necessarily get as much use out of. If there’s a baby shower planned in honour of your baby, shower guests will usually purchase such novelty items anyway, so in preparing for your baby’s arrival, stick to the necessities first.