Are little kids cramping your grownup entertaining style? You could just hope they’ll stay engrossed in a DVD, or incorporate them into your party! Extend your invitation to include guests’ children and hire a couple babysitters to entertain them with crafts, snowmen sundaes, karaoke, or whatever!
With the money guests save on babysitting expenses, ask them to bring a new, wrapped toy for a selected charity. While the kids are busy being kids, you can enjoy your grownup guests (responsibly), and no one will have to call in to check on their sitters. How do you entertain with kids?
1. Hi Susan,
It is so great to see that you are the featured blogger.! You are always so supportive of everyone and you have such great ideas and comments. I love the idea of asking the guests to bring their children and the idea of hiring two baby sitters that would occupy the kids time with well planned activities. I also love the idea of asking the guest to bring a gift that can be given to a selected charity. These are wonderful ideas and I am sure that a lot of persons will take heed and do as you suggested.
Thanks loads and have a wonderful Christmas!!
Betty
by Betty — 12/11/07 at 4:58 pm #
2. Congratulations Susan and welcome to the club!!!!!! it is great having you join us! Your ideas for kids at the party is Fabulous!!! i can’t wait for your next post!!!
Again, welcome my friend!
alli
by Alli — 12/11/07 at 5:07 pm #
3. Susan’s advice is right on track. Pooling the babysitting resources and site make for a very merry and relaxed holiday for everyone. Greaat recommendation!
by Monica [...] — 12/11/07 at 9:32 pm #
4. Susan,
I’m so glad you jumped in and joined us!! You are one of the regulars on this site. Love your idea about including kids in the party, but a separate one for them while the adults have theirs. Sharing the babysitters is a great idea. You always have good ideas!
Its great to see your smiling face. Can’t wait to hear more from you.
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Cathy
by Cathy — 12/11/07 at 9:45 pm #
5. My sister has eight children and we both think this an excellent idea!
by Lorraine [...] — 12/12/07 at 10:09 am #
6. Greetings all! I’m just thrilled to be here! As a blog-aholic mom who lives to redesign homes and stage homes for sale, this is a great place to find new inspirational ideas and good friends as well!
Susan
http://www.roomsthatwork.com
by Susan Smith — 12/12/07 at 12:04 pm #
7. Lorraine…every day must be a party with eight kids! Let us know how the party goes!
Susan
by Susan Smith — 12/12/07 at 3:47 pm #
8. Or, you can just wait until you’re an “empty nester” and not have to worry about babysitters!
The best thing we as grandparents ever did is to install a laminate floor so we no longer worry about grandchildren’s many spills, nor about their dog accidents. We can remain happy the whole time they’re visiting!
However, your advice is good, Susan. Keep it up.
Anne & Mort [...]
by Anne [...] — 12/13/07 at 11:16 pm #
9. Geee…thanks Mom!
Susan [...]
by Susan Smith — 12/14/07 at 9:49 am #
10. i would like to see a bedroom in orange, the purple was beautiful, I plan on finishing my purple guest room, thanks for the ideas
by wynona — 11/16/08 at 9:35 pm #