Thanksgiving Day!

It’s that time of the year for turkeys, stuffing, Indian corn, and holiday parades. Thanksgiving Day!

Traditions are a big part of the Thanksgiving holiday, and every American family has their own. 

Football, homemade desserts, and unique side dishes are just some of the things that make Thanksgiving…Thanksgiving! 

If you truly want a unique Thanksgiving experience, why not celebrate the holiday at a Malibu Carbon Beach Cottage on the Sand!

This is a 3-bedroom 2-bathroom beach cottage on one of the best beaches in all of Malibu - it's called Carbon Beach and there are some spectacular homes here.

Carbon Beach is excellent since it is relatively quiet, there is plenty of dry sand, the contour of the beach is relatively wide and gently sloped, there are some stately homes and mansions nearby, and it is relatively close to 'town' - Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, etc.

So why not give yourself a break, and celebrate Thanksgiving in style!  Call me now!!!

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Charlie’s Tip for carving a Jack O'Lantern:

Select a pumpkin that is ripe, has no bruises, cuts or nicks. 

Cut a hole in the bottom, large enough to reach in and pull out the seeds and stringy membrane. 

Draw an outline of a face on a plain sheet of white paper. Tape your paper to the pumpkin where you want the face to be. 

Score the design onto the pumpkin by punching through the paper into the pumpkin with a large nail or pin. 

Carefully cut out the design with a plastic knife. When you are finished cutting, simply push out the pieces to view the final results. 

Now you're all set to light up your home on Halloween night!  Have Fun!

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Halloween Game Ideas:

Traditional Bobbing for Apples:

Fill a large, galvanized washtub with water after thoroughly cleaning it. Float a couple dozen apples in the water. The object of the game is to retrieve an apple with your mouth. It's extremely wet and messy, but a ton of fun. To make the game more complicated, remove the stems from the apples. For an evil flair, use ice water.

Pin the Hat on the Witch:

Pin the Hat on the Witch is a variation of Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Before you can play, draw and color a hatless witch on a piece of posterboard and make hats to be placed on her head. When you are ready, spin the player around three times and watch them attempt to put her hat on straight. If drawing a witch is a bit beyond your creative talent, substitute her with a jack o' lantern and pin its eyes or nose on instead.

Skeleton Race:

For this game you will need several paper skeletons. You can either buy them in the Halloween section of a general store or make the body parts yourself. Make sure each person has all the body parts before they begin: skull, two arms, two legs, two hands and so on. The object of the game is to construct an entire skeleton as quickly as possible. Whoever completes their skeleton first, wins.

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Halloween is just around the corner...

Halloween is  just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you should let the kids have all the fun!  

Follow my tricks to treat your friends and family to a ghoulishly fabulous costume party with a grown-up twist!  

Hollow out pumpkins of various shapes, sizes, and colors. Drill small holes in them to create your designs. Add votive candles and arrange near the front door.

Play scary Halloween sound effects, and horror movie music as the guests arrive.

Have a door prize for the best Halloween costume.

String fishing wire over the buffet table and hang orange paper lanterns. Scatter Halloween confetti over the tablecloth.

Plan a simple party buffet menu.  A variety of soups, salads and sandwiches will make it easy on you and your guests.

Make a graveyard cake for dessert. Cut cookie dough into tombstone shapes and bake. Use icing to write R.I.P. on the cooled cookies and personalize them with guests' names. Stick the tombstones into a chocolate cake to resemble a graveyard.

Create a refreshment station. Fill an aluminum tub with ice, and pack it with all your favorite canned and bottled drinks, and let everyone just grab an go.

Or  give me a call, and let me turn it into a Monster Bash!

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PartyCharlie's September to Remember Party!

WOW!!! In a blink of an eye, the summer has flown by!  Other than Labor Day, September has always been an in-between month for parties. 

The summer may be heading into the past, and the Holiday season may be coming around the bend,  but don't let that stop you from throwing a party extravaganza!  

We are lucky to  live in Southern California, so there's no need to take your party inside. Let the outdoor fun continue, with PartyCharlie's September to Remember Party! 

Let your creative juices, shine... A September to Remember party, can be anything you want it to be, as long as it is... Memorable!

If you're having trouble coming up with a theme, don't worry, September is chock full of merriment!

Here are a few of my favorite, off-beat September holidays:

September 14, National Cream-filled Donut Day, September 15, Felt Hat Day, September 19, National Butterscotch Pudding Day, September 28,  Ask A Stupid Question Day!  

If you can dream it, PartyCharlie, can make it happen!  Give me a call, and I will create an event for you and your friends and family, that will always be remembered!

If you can dream it... PartyCharlie can create it!

 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

Buffet Basics - Part Two

Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party -  Chapter 27, page. 137.

Buffet Basics - Part Two

If you don’t have much of one particular buffet item, put it on the end of your buffet. That way people will fill their plates with the items of which you have plenty, then just a taste of the item of which you have little.

Don’t forget the condiments such as mustard, chutney, or relish. If you have the room, set up a separate, smaller condiment table. This moves people away from the buffet so they’re

not blocking other’s access to the food.

In order to make the party run smoothly so you’re not running around, put out the desserts that don’t require refrigeration at the same time you open your buffet. A separate table is

recommended, unless you’re pressed for space or dessert is a surprise.

Make coffee before you serve the food. You’d be amazed how many people like coffee with their meal.

If you can dream it... PartyCharlie can create it!

 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

 

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Buffet Basics - Part One

Party Planning Secrets: The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Party -  Chapter 27, page. 136.

Buffet Basics - Part One

What goes on the buffet? Plates, napkins, utensils, and food. Decorating your buffet is a great idea, but make sure you have room for your essential items.

If you’re having just one main dish and a few side dishes, you may be able to use one large buffet table. However, if you’re having a lot of different types of food, consider setting up the

buffet tables as food stations throughout your venue. At one station, you might have appetizers. At another, entrees. At another, salads. At another, warm side dishes. And finally, the dessert.

Put all your cold food together — salads, chilled pastas, and so on. Similarly, put all your hot foods together.

Always serve your cold food first on the buffet. You’ll want your guests to choose their cold foods and then decide on their hot foods. This ensures their hot foods won’t get cold by the

time they walk back to their tables.

If you can dream it... PartyCharlie can create it!

 

My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today!

 

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