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Party Planning - Memorable Family Gatherings
A Little Planning Can Make
for the Most Memorable Family Gatherings
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Family Reunion Theme Ideas |
(ARA) - Many
families will be gathering this summer to share
traditions and make new memories. More than seven
out of 10 people agree that the best way to continue
their family's traditions is through gatherings and
celebrations, according to a new survey by Kelton
Research. With each passing year, however, 68
percent of Americans admit reuniting with family is
becoming harder. To ensure that your family
continues to build lasting memories, a little early
planning goes a long way. |
Whether you're
preparing for a large reunion for family members around the
world, or an intimate gathering for those nearby, follow
these helpful tips to ensure your next gathering creates
memories that last a lifetime:
* Put together an invite and address list. Determine if you
want a small gathering or want to include distant relatives.
Identify one person from each family branch and begin
assembling contact information for each person on your
invite list.
* Gauge interest and availability. Reach out to a few
relatives and get feedback on dates, locations and possible
reunion theme. Keep in mind travel distance for all family
members and consider extending the reunion festivities to
span a few days.
* Create a budget. Determine how much money is needed for
food and travel, and if other family members will share the
cost.
* Find a location. Is there a place with special
significance to your family or is a family member willing to
open up their home?
* Plan the menu. Gather favorite family recipes and ask
family members to be responsible for bringing those dishes.
And, don't forget that cooking together during the reunion
can conjure fun family memories and help make new ones as
well!
* Organize activities. Plan activities that will allow
distant family members to get reacquainted. Download the
Smucker family tree and re-discover your family's origins.
* Arrange for seating and rainy day accommodations. If
you're hosting the reunion at a family member's home,
consider chair and table rentals, as well as a tent for
outdoor activities.
* Capture the day. Identify one to two family members to
serve as the official reunion photographers/videographers.
As a family-run company that has passed down time-honored
recipes for the past four generations, The J.M. Smucker
Company is eager to hear from families across the country
about their recipes and traditions. Families are invited to
visit www.Smuckers.com to enter the "Spreading Smucker's
Traditions" contest and share their family-favorite recipes
and memories. Between June 16 and August 11, 2008 consumers
who enter their families' recipes that have been handed down
for at least two generations will have a chance to win a
five day, four night family trip for eight to the Walt
Disney World Resort that includes airfare, transportation
to/from the airport hotel accommodations for four nights,
five-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper option and
commemorative Disney T-shirts and photos.
Log on to www.Smuckers.com to enter and find reunion
planning tips, a downloadable family tree and Smucker's
jams, jellies and preserves recipes that will help them
create the perfect appetizers, entrees and desserts, every
time.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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