My grandmother Stella knew the meaning of the word hospitality. There was always room at her table for family and friends who popped in after church. She never turned away someone who needed a hot meal or a place to
Online Event Management Software
We’ve found an online event management software tool that we can’t wait to use at our next conference. It’s called EventInterface, and it is extremely easy and affordable! It will handle many of the mundane tasks formerly performed by our
Quotes to Live By; Marriage Quote
I love this marriage quote, but it’s also true that I love weddings! I have beautiful memories of my own wedding, and I can’t wait to watch my own children walk down the aisle when their time comes. But “getting
Wedding Organization Ideas
As my daughter plans her fall wedding, I am reminded over and over again how important it is to stay organized; it’s really the only way to avoid stress and unpleasant surprises on the big day. And who knows more
Adding Fun and Whimsy to a Graduation Party
Meagan’s going to be a doctor! – a pediatrician to be exact. When it was time to plan her graduation party from medical school, she wanted it to be an explosion of color, fun, and whimsy. And boy, did she
Turning a Rummage Sale into a Blockbuster Event
Dottie Diller has organized the rummage sale at St. Susanna’s in Mason, Ohio for the last six years. Before Dottie came on the scene, the rummage sale netted around $2,000 annually. With Dottie at the helm, the sale has netted
Raffle Basket Ideas
A basket raffle can raise a lot of money for your organization. Here are some raffle basket ideas to get you thinking about baskets that can be created for your event. KIDS 1) Arts and Crafts: markers, crayons, glue, scissors,
Basket Raffle Fundraiser – How It’s Done
A basket raffle fundraiser is an option that can be quite lucrative with relatively modest effort. The premise is simple – baskets of varying themes are donated. Raffle tickets are sold in the weeks leading up to the drawing and
Reverse Auction Fundraiser – How It’s Done
A reverse auction fundraiser is one where the last name or number called is the winner instead of the first. A reverse auction can be organized in several different ways. At a recent event I attended, auction organizers were raffling
Planning a Kentucky Derby Party
I’ve added the Kentucky Derby to my bucket list. Someday I would love to put on a pretty dress and an absurdly big hat and sing “My Old Kentucky Home” while sipping on a mint julep right there in the