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Labor Day Party Planning, Sans Sippy Cup
Hey Penelope,
My girl friends and I are all single and 25-ish and sick to death of reading about family fun and children’s parties. Can you give us an idea for a fun party to throw this Labor Day that doesn’t involve sippy cups or three-legged races? Thanks.
Blair
New York, NY
Planning a Leafy Labor Day Party
Dear Penelope,
Since Labor Day signifies the end of summer and the beginning of fall, I can never decide what kind of decorations, theme or party food to go with. This Labor Day, I’m thinking of focusing more on the fall side of Labor Day, kind of a leaf theme. I know I’ll decorate with the typical fall colors of orange, red, and yellow, but was hoping you could steer me in the right direction for what to serve my guests. Anything come to mind?
Sylvie
Pittsburgh, PA
Keep Kids and Adults Entertained This Labor Day
Dear Penelope,
Every year, our family has a big get-together for Labor Day at a different family member’s house. This year the Labor Day party will be at my house, and I’m worried about being able to keep kids and adults entertained (mostly the kids). Any suggestions for some kind of activity to keep everyone happy? The party will be outdoors (weather permitting) on a fairly good-sized chunk of lawn.
Lindsay
Wilmington, DE
A Great Labor Day Party Idea
It happens to all of us. We begin the summer saying I'm going to throw a really great party this summer and we end the summer wondering where all the time went. If you've got young kids, you know how crazy it can be trying to synchronize sports and day camps and keep them entertained while avoiding the incessant clanging of the Ice Cream Man. I swear, he follows me whenever I'm with Maggie and William. I think my husband gives him my charted route for the day, just to keep me on my toes.
One Last Hurrah: Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day is in exactly two weeks, dear readers. If you're planning a party for Labor Day Weekend, you should be well into party planning and preparation by now. Not quite? Not to worry. I've got your simple Labor Day party advice here: lobster. As I've said before, serving lobster on Labor Day is a Walker family tradition. Want to make it your tradition? MyPunchbowl.com has a superb template for your Lobster Labor Day party invitation needs.