I grew up in small town USA. The garage sale was a weekend staple. My family had a garage sale every once in a while. We would also go to garage sales – all the time. My mom, sisters, and grandma used to grab the Friday and Saturday papers and map out a route forContinue reading “Cut Throat Garage Sales”
Category Archives: eventplanning
Hey Baby!
We love to celebrate the moments of our lives with loved ones, especially when that loved one is having a baby. Women for centuries have gathered in one way or another to shower the mother-to-be with gifts, necessities, and advice before (and sometimes after) their little darling arrives. The baby shower has been a traditionContinue reading “Hey Baby!”
Check the Calendar
When planning a community event such as a festival, carnival, or concert, be sure to check the local calendars. If you are hoping for a group of rowdy teens and young adults to attend your event, you want to make sure there aren’t any school-related events happening like a cross-town football game, homecoming, or prom.Continue reading “Check the Calendar”
It’s Not a Life Sentence
Depending on the health of an organization’s volunteer program, some leaders may feel they are constantly training and retraining people to perform the same task. They may struggle to retain volunteers responsible for a certain team, or who help plan or execute certain events. I’ve seen leaders try to enforce a minimum length of timeContinue reading “It’s Not a Life Sentence”
Membership Has Its Privileges
Picture if you will… You worked on setting up the perfect trip for your family or client. You spent hours researching and finally booked an amazing resort vacation. You snagged great seats on the airline of your choice through a third party provider, and you scored an incredible deal on a rental car that seemsContinue reading “Membership Has Its Privileges”