I mentioned before that I was chosen to host a house party for the people at Houseparty.com. I had read about it on moneysavingmom and thought it would be so much fun to be chosen to host the Martha Stewart craft party or the Tollhouse cookie party – – I was chosen for UL’s Safety and Lights Party. WHAT???

In the end I am thankful to have been selected at all. I had JUST had a conversation with my mom about the fact I miss having people in my home. I wasn’t sure if it was a stage in life or just the life laid out for me since our situation is just a bit different. There are so many moms with special needs kids who have folks in their homes, I was wondering if I need to “buck up” and just “get out there” again.

Well, houseparty.com made that a necessity. I invited the most random group of women and didn’t think any of them would come (the website didn’t give us a lot of time and then I procrastinated several days out of pure fear). Bottom line is that there were eight of us and we had such a good time.

I received a “party pack” the week before the party. It contained small wreaths, strands of lights, a few rounds of ribbons, and three tubes of ornaments. A theme, a party pack, and very little in way of instructions. . . I recruited my mom and sister-in-law for ideas and encouragement before diving in.

I took some time that day to get ready; I set the table and wrapped a door prize. KB turned the wrapping paper I was using into a slip and slide of sorts.

We played a few games (mad libs with the safety rules, guess the safety tip, and decorate your “tree” safely and beautifully). Honey was the tree decoration judge and pulled a Barney so no ones feelings were hurt – “everyone here’s a winner

Amy the “winner”:

Then we set about making wreaths. It was fun to watch everyone at work.

The final products were GREAT! Such talent!