Party Themes

PARTY THEMES

There are many reasons

to have a

Discovery Toys party/demonstration

but the best reason is to

just have fun!!

Here are some great theme

ideas for a sure success!

Baby showers

Birthday parties

Easter parties

Safe Halloween parties

Toy testers parties

Get to know neighbors parties

Introduce children parties

Toy charities

Office parties

Doctor office parties

Grandparent/Grandchildren parties

Christmas parties

Introduce your childcare parties

Daycare, Church, School, Baby-sitting, etc. parties

Toy Raisers

School fun days

Rainy day parties

Superbowl Sunday parties (for those who don't watch the game)

Just for fun parties

AND THERE ARE SO MANY MORE GREAT IDEAS.......

and let's put one together for you!

Gift Baskets

**Discovery Toys also offers 'Gift Baskets' for that special occasion.

Make gift giving easy, affordable and unique.

I can put together any type of toy basket to fit your needs. Toy Baskets

include your choice of toys, games, books or software & card all decorated

nicely and ready for giving to that special person.

Gift Basket prices vary depending on product selected and size.

Ask me for details.

Here are some really fun

ideas for Home Parties.

I hope you try some of them out

and get back to me and let me know

how successful they are for you.

I have really had fun

with them.

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IT'S PARTY TIME!....................... Fun! Fun! Fun!

Valentine's Day Party Ideas

THE INVITATIONS

Why not send your Valentine guests an invitation that they can eat? Purchase small heart shaped boxes of assorted chocolates and attach your invitations to the top of the boxes. For a decorative touch, trace the outline of the top of the box and cut a paper doily to match the size; then put your invitation message on slightly smaller heart shapes cut out of colored paper; paste together, and attach to the top of the boxes. You could also put your invitation message on boxes of conversation hearts. Ask your guests to come to the party dressed in red & white and to wear any heart jewelry or accessories that they might have, then you can give a prize out to the guest wearing the most hearts.

THE ARRIVAL

Welcome your guests by giving them each a name card to wear that have hearts and a joke written on it. The jokes make great conversation starters for your guests and the name cards can later be used for a game called “Steal My Heart.” Then for something for your guests to do while waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive, you can send them over to a nearby table to guess the number of hearts that are in a jar.

PARTY GAMES & ACTIVITIES

PASS THE HEART

Divide your guests equally into groups of 5 to 10 and have them form straight lines. Give the first person in each line a long Valentine necklace (one that goes down to the waist-a red heart tied onto some yarn works just fine). Give the participants a few minutes to figure out how to pass the necklace to the next person in line using only their head (no hands allowed); then start the game. The first person in line transfers the necklace to the next person using only their head, the process continues until the necklace makes it to the last person in line; once the necklace makes it to the last person they send it back through the line in the reverse order until the first person has the necklace again. The first group to complete the game is the winner. Give the winning team $10,000 in Tupper Bucks and the losing team $5,000 or give them gadgets out of the game bags. Something nicer for the winners like a pastry server and a smidget and give the losers a smidget.

KISS ME QUICK

Hide Hershey Kisses around the room and have your guests race to see who can find the most kisses. This is a great game to have at an Open House.

STEAL MY HEART

This is a fun game to play for when your guests will be seated for a period of time. This is also a great game because it gives your guests a reason to look around to see who else is at the party and keeps everyone socializing. The rules for this game are simple and fun . . . don't cross your legs or you'll have your heart stolen by the first person who notices! Once your heart has been stolen (your name tag) you're out of the game. Those stealing another person's heart must stick or pin the stolen heart onto their clothing. The person who has the most hearts at the end of the party wins. Again, award the winner either Tupper Bucks or a game bag gadget.

GUESS THE NUMBER OF HEARTS

Count out several candy conservation hearts or cinnamon hearts and place them in a Mini-Rectangular Modular Mates 1 and whoever comes the closest to the actual number wins the Tupperware and the candy.

GUESS THE NAME TAG

Create some name tags with words that relate with Valentine's Day. Examples of words are hearts, flowers, red, white, pink, and love. You will then tape this to people's backs. But they cannot look for their names. They must not find out what word is on their tag until the game starts. Everyone goes around the room and gives clues about the “Valentine Word” on their backs. The game continues until everyone finds what his or her tags say. This can be used as an ICEBREAKER since everyone will win. Give $5,000 in Tupper Bucks just for participating.

LOVE IN GAME

Ask the guests if they have ever been to a Love in. Of course the answer will be no. Then say, well tonight we are going to have one. I want you to choose a partner and it can't be your Sister or Mother. Now I'm going to give you a piece of paper that you need to number 1-15. Now turn back to back with that person-now rub your shoulders together. Then ask, “Doesn't that feel good?” Don't turn around and don't look at the person on your back. Now I'm going to ask you 15 questions and you must not cheat.

What color of hair does your partner have?

How many rings does your partner have on?

Does your partner have any jewelry around their neck?

Is your partner wearing shoes or sandals?

Is your partner wearing anything that buttons?

Does your partner have nail polish on?

What basic color is your partner wearing?

How many children does your partner have?

Does your partner have a purse with them?

Is your partner wearing a watch?

Does your partner have on earrings or not?

What color are your partner's eyes?

Is your partner wearing hose, socks, or none?

Does your partner have a part in their hair?

This is the most important one of all-Does the person to your back smile with their teeth in or out? The only way you can find this out is to turn around and smile at each other.

Now let's check out our answers and find out who has the most right?

This is another game that can be played as an ICEBREAKER or use to give out Tupper Bucks or small gadgets.

DRAW A HEART

Have guests hold a piece of paper on their heads and draw a heart. After doing this, draw an arrow through the heart and write, “I Love You” on the heart.

RED CONTEST

Inform guests that every answer will have red in it.

A bird whose wings give him his name. (Red-winged Blackbird)

A very old active game. (Red-rover, red-rover)

A well-known actor (who starred in The Horse Whisper). (Robert Redford)

One of Santa's reindeer. (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer)

This bird pecks holes in trees. (Redheaded woodpecker)

We should stop for this. (Red light)

This bird goes bob-bob along. (Red robin)

A city in Alberta. (Red Deer)

These can be seen in the sunset. (Red sails)

A sailor's weather's forecast. (Red sky at night)

RED & WHITE

Every answer either has red or white in the answer.

1. President's House (White House)

2. Stop Signal (Red Light)

3. Fib (White Lie)

4. Joke Gift (White Elephant)

5. Moby Dick (White Whale)

6. Middle East Body of Water (Red Sea)

7. Famous Song by Irving Berlin (White Christmas)

8. In Debt (In The Red)

9. Bambi's Mom (White Tailed Deer)

10. Colorful Potato (Red Skin)

SONG TITLES

Give each guest an index card. Have them number their index card from 1-8. You will call out part of a song title that consists of words connected with love, romance, and marriage. They have to guess the rest of the title and write it on the card.

1. Cupid, Draw Back Your ___________________ (BOW)

2. Let Me Call You _________________________ (SWEETHEART)

3. Indian _____________ Call (LOVE)

4. Candy ________________ (KISSES)

5. Your Cheatin' ______________ (HEART)

6. April _______________ (LOVE)

7. I Can't Help ________________________ (FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU)

8. Only ___________ Can ______________ (LOVE, BREAK A HEART)

VALENTINE WORDS

Have guests write VALENTINE at the top of a piece of paper. Have them number their paper from 1-10. Ask the guests to write down the word that describes what you are asking. The answers are words found in the word “Valentine.”

1. A Number (TEN)

2. You Hammer It (NAIL)

3. Not Dead (ALIVE)

4. Number of Lives for a Cat (NINE)

5. Poetic Word For Valley (VALE)

6. Blood Flows Through It (VEIN)

7. Proud or Conceited (VAIN)

8. Use It To Catch Fish (NET)

9. You Drink It (ALE OR TEA)

10. Start of a Golf Game (TEE)

INTRODUCTION GAME

Have each guest introduce him or herself by telling their name, and then something that they like about Valentine's Day that starts with the letter of their first name. (Ex: My name is Helen and I love hearts…or my name is Cathy and I like candy)

SONG BIRDS

Have guests list as many song titles as possible with the word LOVE or HEART in them. Give them a 2-minute time limit…longest list gets a Prize!

MATCH THE FAMOUS LOVERS

(Mix up the right hand column or leave it blank. Or add your own couples too.)

Helen of Troy (Paris, son of Priam)

Robin Hood (Maid Marian)

Lord Nelson (Lady Hamilton)

Romeo (Juliet)

Robert Browning (Elizabeth Barret)

Cleopatra (Mark Anthony)

Jacob (Rachael)

Mrs. Simpson (Edward VIII)

Anne Boleyn (Henry VIII)

Nancy (Ronald)

WISH LISTS FOR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS

Have people at your party give you the name of their significant other and how to contact them? Have each person at party give you a wish list so that you can call their significant other and get orders for Anniversaries, Birthdays, Valentine's Day, etc. etc. This will help their significant other to buy their love something they really want, instead of something they could care less about. This will help increase sales any time during the year.

VALENTINE'S DAY JOKES

Q. What did the Valentine Card say to the stamp?

A. Stick with me and we'll go places.

Q. What do farmers give their significant other on Valentine's Day?

A. Hogs and Kisses

Q. Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day?

A. Sure, they're very scent-imental!

Q. What did the chocolate syrup say to the ice cream?

A. “I'm sweet on you!”

Q. What did one pickle say to the other?

A. “You mean a great dill to me.”

Q. What did the bat say to his significant other?

A. “You're fun to hang around with.”

Q. Did you hear about the nearsighted porcupine?

A. He fell in love with a pincushion.

Q. What did the pencil say to the paper?

A. “I dot my I's on you!”

Q. What did one light bulb say to the other?

A. “I love you a whole watt!”

Q. What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine's Day?

A. Ughs and Kisses!

Knock, Knock!

Who's there?

Olive.

Olive who?

Olive you!

Knock, Knock!

Who's there?

Howard.

Howard who?

Howard you like a great big kiss.

RECIPES

ROSEMARY CHICKEN

3 lb. Cut-up chicken

1 tbl. Season Salt

1 tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. Rosemary

1 pkg. Onion soup mix

1 c. dry white wine

¾ c. hot water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash chicken pieces and pat dry. Sprinkle with season salt, pepper, and rosemary. Place in a lightly greased 3 qt. Casserole dish. You cannot use the Oven Works® for this because the oven will be too hot. Sprinkle onion soup mix over chicken, and pour wine evenly over all chicken. Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Lower temperature to 325 degrees and add hot water. This is when you can use your Oven Works®. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until done.

WILD RICE

1 small can of mushrooms

1 tbl. Butter or margarine

1 6 oz. pkg. Long grain and wild rice

Water

Drain mushrooms, saving the liquid. Add water to mushroom liquid to make 2-1/2 cups. Combine liquid, butter or margarine, rice, enclosed seasoning packet, and mushrooms in a medium saucepan. Mix well. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until done.

CUCUMBER SALAD DRESSING

1 peeled and chopped cucumber (great practice for the TW chopper)

1 chopped onion (also great practice for the TW chopper)

2 tbl. Lemon juice

2 c. mayonnaise

1 tsp. season salt

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 drops green food coloring

Combine all ingredients in an electric blender. Cover and blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Chill well. Serve over tossed mixed greens.

DESSERT

1 pkg. Strawberry Jell-O

1 c. hot water

1 c. frozen strawberries

1 pt. Vanilla ice cream

Blend all ingredients with an electric mixer. Fill parfait dishes. (TW does have these) Chill. Then serve. You can also garnish with whipped cream and cherries.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES

24 large strawberries

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 tsp. Shortening

Wax paper

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Rinse strawberries; pat dry. In a Tupperware CrystalWaveTM bowl, place chocolate chips and shortening. Stirring every 30 seconds, microwave on HIGH until chocolate is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Dip half of each strawberry in melted chocolate. Place on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Makes 24.

VALENTINE'S DAY

Give everyone a piece of paper and tell him or her to write VALENTINE'S DAY at the top of his or her paper. Use the letters in Valentine's Day to make as many words as you can. There is one catch though; you have to have at least 4 letters or more. The person who wins will receive a small gift or Tupper Bucks. You have two minutes after I say go.

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BABY SHOWER PARTY IDEAS

BABY NAME SCRAMBLE

For this game, unscramble the following list of baby names. Whoever gets the most names correct in three minutes wins. Just so you know, all of these names are in the top twenty-five names for boys and girls.

LEMICHA _______________________________________________

LYTAIKN ________________________________________________

DOIMASN _______________________________________________

PHOTERCISRH ___________________________________________

NABRINA _______________________________________________

VIDAD __________________________________________________

TANOJHAN ______________________________________________

BANYTRIT _______________________________________________

SIXELA __________________________________________________

HAZYACR ________________________________________________

JASESIC _________________________________________________

COLASIHN _______________________________________________

NAGEM __________________________________________________

NRISTIACH ______________________________________________

KAITENHER ______________________________________________

RAHSA __________________________________________________

THEWAMT _______________________________________________

JOBCA __________________________________________________

HANNAH _________________________________________________

STINUJ __________________________________________________

Answer Key

Michael

Kaitlyn

Madison

Christopher

Brianna

David

Jonathon

Brittany

Alexis

Zachary

Jessica

Nicholas

Megan

Christian

Katherine

Sarah

Matthew

Jacob

Hannah

Justin

ABC's

Opposite each item that is listed below write a word that begins with the same letter. For example, if the leader of the game chooses the letter “C” you could write “Cadillac” for a car and “Johnny Carson” for a celebrity. Any letter may be selected for the game. The object is to make your list as different from the others as possible. The reason for this is when you total your score. If no one else has given the same name to an item, it counts for 1 point, if two people have the same name it counts for 2 points, if three have the same answer it counts for 3 points and so on. For each one you are unable to answer add 10 points to your score. The person with the lowest score wins.

CAR _________________________________________

CELEBRITY (M) ________________________________

CELEBRITY (F) _________________________________

SINGER ______________________________________

SONG _______________________________________

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT _________________________

SPORT _______________________________________

MAGAZINE ___________________________________

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING _________________________

CITY _______________________________________

COUNTRY ____________________________________

STATE ______________________________________

COLLEGE ____________________________________

ANIMAL ____________________________________

VEGETABLE _________________________________

RIVER _____________________________________

FISH ______________________________________

BIRD ______________________________________

TREE ______________________________________

FLOWER ___________________________________

NURSERY RHYME RHETORIC

Listed below are 16 well-known nursery rhymes. Or at least different names for them. See if you and your guests can identify all of them.

Triplet felines who can't keep track of their clothing. (Three Little Kittens)

Irreparable broken egg. (Humpty Dumpty)

Small seated girl who is scared of insects. (Little Miss Muffet)

Hungry singing boy. (Tommy Tucker)

Young forgetful shepherd girl. (Little Bo Peep)

Swift boy who leaps over flames? (Jack Be Nimble)

Musical feline and dancing dishes. (Cat and the Fiddle)

Elderly woman with hungry dog and empty cabinets. (Old Mother Hubbard)

Clumsy couple on an errand to the well. (Jack and Jill)

Elderly, happy monarch who smoked and ate a lot. (Old King Cole)

Small boy who eats his pies with his hands? (Little Jack Horner)

Elderly woman with unique living quarters. (Old Woman in a Shoe)

Cheap, freshly baked pastries. (Hot Cross Buns)

Male trio who bathed together. (Three Men in a Tub)

Tired shepherd boy with trumpet. (Little Boy Blue)

Maternal game bird. (Mother Goose)

BABY TRIVIA MULTIPLE CHOICE

See how well you know baby trivia by selecting the correct answers to the following questions. Scoring: Each correct answer gets one point. Each correct answer gets one point. Each incorrect (or skipped) answer loses one point.

1. How much did the heaviest surviving baby on record weigh at birth (to the nearest pound)?

18 pounds b) 22 pounds c) 25 pounds d) 29 pounds

2. Who does the voice of the baby from LOOK WHO'S TALKING?

Bruce Willis b) Tom Selleck c) Ted Danson d) John Travolta

3. What was the name of the baby who miraculously survived being trapped for several days in a well in 1987?

Jeremiah b) Jennifer c) Jason d) Jessica

4. What was the most popular name for American boys in 1900?

John b) William c) Michael d) David

5. What was the most popular name for American girls in 1900?

Sarah b) Anna c) Emily d) Mary

6. What was the most popular name for American boys in 1998?

Matthew b) Brandon c) Nicholas d) Michael

7.What was the most popular name for American girls in 1998?

Emily b) Sarah c) Ashley d) Brianna

8.How old was the oldest documented mother when she gave birth?

53 b) 63 c) 73 d) 83

9.In what state were the McCaughey sextuplets born?

Iowa b) Kansas c) Nebraska d) Indiana

10.During which pregnancy trimester does a baby grow the fastest?

The first b) the second c) the third d) equal for all trimesters

11.For who is the candy bar Baby Ruth named?

Babe Ruth b) President Grover Cleveland's baby daughter c) the daughter of the candy bar's inventor

d)nobody

12.Who wrote The Tales of Peter Rabbit?

Beatrix Potter b) Dr. Seuss c) L. M. Montgomery d) Buster Brown

Answers:

WHAT'S THE NEXT LINE

Below are excerpts from popular songs that include the word “baby.” See if you can remember the next line to each song. Scoring: One point for each correct answer plus two points if you know the tune well enough to sing the song.

“Baby face…” ________________________________________

“Yes, sir, that's my baby.” _______________________________

“Maybe, baby, you'll be true.” _____________________________

“So keep on rock'n me, baby” _____________________________

“Love shack, baby! Love shack…” __________________________

“Come on, baby, and rescue Me.” __________________________

“Ooh, Baby love, my baby love,” _________________________

“You must have been a beautiful baby,” ___________________

“Baby, baby, I'm taken with the notion,” __________________

“Ain't got nothin' but love, babe,” ________________________

“Baby's good to me, you know she's happy as can be…” _________

“Babe,” ___________________________________________

Answers:

“You've got the cutest little baby face.”

“No, sir I don't mean maybe.”

“Maybe baby I'll have you for me.”

“Keep on rock'n me baby”

“That where's it at”

“Come on baby. Can't you see I need you by my side”

“I need you, oh how I need you”

“You must have been a wonderful child”

“To love you with the sweetest of devotion”

“Eight days a week”

“You know she said so. I'm in love with her and I feel fine”

“I got you, babe.”

IT'S ALSO A NAME

Below are listed 10 definitions under “Girls” and 10 under “Boys.” Each answer is also a proper name.

GIRLS:

A type of wine (Brandy)

Name of a flower bush. (Rose)

Pet name for a cat (Kitty)

Fourth month of the year (April)

Happiness (Joy)

Glass over a watch face (Crystal)

To have a lawsuit (Sue)

Berries and leaves used at Christmas (Holly)

Another word for denim material (Jean)

A bluish purple color (Violet)

BOYS:

A college faculty member (Dean)

Outspoken or honest (Frank)

A small cut (Nick)

A beam of light (Ray)

A male deer (Buck)

A blue-feathered bird (Jay)

Weight used for gems (Graham)

A monthly statement for money owed (Bill)

To allow a privilege (Grant)

A small whirlpool (Eddy)

COTTON BALLS

Give everyone a spoon and a bowl (make all spoons and bowls equal sizes). Next, they get a bag of cotton balls that has been opened all the way across the top.

They put the bowls on their head and dip their spoon into the bag of cotton balls. They then try to fill their bowl with as many cotton balls as possible.

The person(s) with the fullest bowl wins.

BABE OR BABY

Have everyone number his or her paper from 1-10. Ask the following questions. The one with the most right answers wins. All answers will have the word Babe or Baby in them.

Recent movie about a pig. (BABE)

A small piano. (BABY GRAND)

Another name for the flower gypsophilia. (BABY'S BREATH)

Love and marriage go together like a … (BABY CARRIAGE)

Small little moves forward. (BABY STEPS)

Katherine Hepburn movie about a big cat. (BRINGING UP BABY)

Cute little, not quite grown up face. (BABY FACE)

Someone who cries a lot. (CRY-BABY)

Temporary children care person. (BABY SITTER)

Gangster Nelson. (BABY FACE NELSON)

BOTTLE BABIES

Fill small baby bottles half full with kool-aid or punch. Give one to each guest. The first person to empty the bottle (sucking it through the nipple) wins. It's a riot and a lot harder than you might think. After the shower, thoroughly wash and dry the bottles and the mom to be and the grandmas have a stash of bottles to get started.

DECORATE THE NURSERY GAME

Everyone sits in a circle. The first person announces, (“name of mother-to-be” and the mother-to-be is having a baby and the nursery needs,” (name an item for the nursery beginning with the letter A.) The next person begins with the same sentence repeating the item beginning with the letter A and adds an item beginning with the letter B. Continue down the alphabet until someone misses an item and is out of the game. The last person left is the winner. Just for fun have them name all the items.

IT'S IN THE BAG

For this game you will need:

10 different baby related items. Here are just a few suggestions: pacifier, baby powder, bottle brush, bottle nipple, baby shoe, stuffed animal, thermometer, bib, jar of food, and a nose syringe.

10 paper bags

Put each item in a paper bag. Staple, tape, or tie the bags closed and number them. Give every player a sheet of paper and an ink pen and have them number their paper 1-10.

Pass the bags around to each guest. Let them feel the outside of the bags and try to guess what's inside. Ask them to write down their guesses next to the number on their paper.

After the bags have been passed around, ask the guests to announce their guesses. Then let the mother-to-be open the bags and reveal the true contents. The person with the most correct answers wins.

GUESSING GAME

Get a baby bottle and fill it with cotton swabs (safety pins, cotton balls, jelly beans, etc.) anything that is difficult to count. Make sure you know how many are in there. Have the guest put their number on apiece of paper and then go around the room and ask how many they guessed. Give the winner a nice gift like a candy jar with the same thing in the jar. Give the bottle to the mother-to-be.

YOU'VE NEVER

You will need to let guests know to bring some pocket change for this game. Go around the room and have your guests' name something they have never done (visited another country, been surfing, etc.) and everyone that has done that has to put a coin in baby bottle bank for the new baby.

NAME THE BABY ANIMALS

See how many of your guests can match the animal baby to it's appropriate name.

KITTEN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………CAT

PUPPY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………DOG

JOEY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………KANGAROO

PUP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………WOLF

KITTEN…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………RABBIT

CALF…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………WHALE

GOSLING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………GOOSE

CUB………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………LION

LAMB…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SHEEP

PIGLET……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………PIG

CUB………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………BEAR

CALF……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………COW

COLT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………HORSE

CHICK……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………CHICKEN

DUCKLING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………DUCK

GOSLING…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………GOOSE

FRY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………FISH

TADPOLE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………FROG

CYGNET……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………SWAN

POULT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………TURKEY

WAIST GAME

Estimate size of the mother-to-be's stomach. Pass around a ball of string and a pair of scissors. Each party member cuts off a piece of string guessing the length to fit around the mother-to-be's stomach. Mother-to-be tries on each string. The person with the closest length wins a prize. You can also use toilet paper and ribbon.

BABY ITEM TRAY

Place several baby items on a tray. Present the tray to the guests for 15 seconds. Then hide the tray and have them write down the baby items they remember. The guest with the most right wins!

Here are a few suggestions:

Diaper Pins

Tweezers

Pair of Socks

Travel Baby Shampoo

Rattle

Small Baby Toys

Travel Baby Oil

Cotton Balls

Wash Cloth

Ear Syringe

Small Baby Bottle

Q-Tips

A Box of Bottle Bags

Baby Spoons

Baby Wipes

Baby Powder

Diapers

Diaper Rash Crème

Pacifiers

BABY QUESTIONS

Pass out index cards to each guest and ink pen and have each guest write down one common baby question. (Ex: “What do you do when a baby cries?” Or “How do you get a baby to sleep all night?”) Then you collect the cards and redistribute them face down (so no one can see the question) and have each guest write down the answer to their initial question on the blank side. Then read the cards and laugh as you get questions and silly answers. (Ex: “What do you do when a baby cries?” and the answer may be something like “Shake it up down until it is ready.”)

GREAT BABY GIFT IDEAS

First I went through the catalog and thought of every product from a baby's point of view. How can it be used for a baby, how could a baby use it, etc. Next, I made a list of those uses and products.

Now there are basically three ways to do this:

1) Have all the guests purchase products in advance. Then at your party you demo them and tell what it is and how to use it both for the baby and then how to use it after the baby is too big for it (so it doesn't become one of those “gee, after the baby grows up I won't use it anymore” items). After the explanations you put the item in a HUGE gift bag as you go. Then at the end of the demo you give the new mommy the bag and tell her everything is for her. You can also throw in the “free goodies.” (Ex: An item from the games listed above such as it's In The Bag, and the Baby Tray Game.)

2) Bring your own stuff to the demo and then have the guests order after the demo.

3) Ask the new mommy to choose what she wants from the catalog, by going through it with her-giving her a private demo of some items with all the explanations. Then send a list to all her guests so they can order what she wants.

And DON'T FORGET

Bring a kit or kit information so the new mother can be a stay at home mom and not lose all her money to a baby-sitter.

BOO-BOO BUNNY

Take a washcloth and fold it in half along the diagonal…you should be looking at a triangle. Start with the small point and roll toward the long side. Fold you roll in half and then in half again. Put a rubber band around it in the middle. Fluff up the ears by tying a small ribbon around them and then place a midget (ahem) up the middle. You fill the midget with juice and freeze…when a little person has boo-boo you place the bunny on it and when the juice has melted they can drink it.

RECIPES

BABY WIPES RECIPE

Take a roll of Bounty paper towels and cut it in half. Put half of it away for the next time. Take the Bread Baker's Delight from Tupperware and take out the insert. Take the cardboard out of the paper towels. Put three cups warm water in the Bread Baker's Delight and 1 TBS of Baby Oil. Then add either 2 TBS. of Baby Shampoo or 3 TBS. of Baby Magic Bath. Take the paper towels and add them to the mix, then shake the container to get the liquid on the paper towels. Pull the baby wipes from the middle of the roll not the out side. Then they will pull off one at a time and not unravel.

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Bridal

BridalShower Ideas

Tupperware

Decorations

Bridal Centerpiece:

Take a piece of netting or tooling, place flat on table.

Take the 12 c. Tupperware Wonderlier Bowl or large bowl with the seal on it, and turn it upside down on top of the netting, in the center.

Take the 8 c. Wonderlier with seal on it, and place right side up on top of the 12 c. centered.

Take the 6 c. Wonderlier with seal on it, and place upside down on the 8 c.

Make a face from colored paper. Lips and closed eyes (like lashes).

Tape onto the 6 c. bowl to make the face.

Take the One Touch Salt/Pepper Shakers and tape them to the side of the 8 c. for arms.

Then take and old corsage or sprig of flowers and place them between the hands and tape into place.

Now gather the netting up on top of the 6-cup bowl. Use a ribbon or twist tie to gather it all together. Then take the excess and spread around the “Bride”, trim the front for a veil, just below the face. Then trim the back for the train.

That's it!!!!!!!!!! Use corresponding colors for the wedding with the ribbon and flowers.

Bridal Bouquet:

Make a bouquet (using wedding colors) out of large game goodies (one with holes in the handle work great by stringing colored ribbon through them all and tying a bowl in front. Give to Bride-to-Be stating, “Every BRIDE needs a Bouquet.” Then describe each item to her.

Bridal Tree:

Take a tree branch (use a fake one that you can use for other things such as Christmas, Easter, etc.) and stick into a pot with some florist clay. Twist tie a few fake flowers around to decorate it. Then take 3 x 5 index cards; glue the pictures from the catalog of the items that the host has selected on one side and write on the other side: name____________; address_______________, and favorite tip on a successful marriage___________________________________. Take curling ribbon on each end of index cards so that you can hang them on the tree. Each guest takes a card off the tree when they arrive, buys the item (along with what they want) and fills out the back so that it can be delivered with their gift. With the info on the back the Bride-to-Be has her thank you list and some great advice. You can read these at the shower for some laughs.

Goodie Bag for Bride:

In a colored gift bag have some “SPECIAL GOODIES” for the Bride-to-BE.

2 Smidgets

His and Her Suitcases for Lingerie

2 Melon Ballers

These are your cellular phones so you can always call each other

2 CrystalWave Soup Mug Key chains

Put a quarter and a dime inside each for when you want to hear each other's voice

2 Toothbrush Holders

Sometimes you don't want to share

GAMES

Poem to the Bride about Tupperware

(AT HER SHOWER)

Greetings to you, the girl of the hour!

We've come together to give you a bridal shower.

Not china, not silver, nor gifts that are rare.

BUT BEAUTIFUL, PRACTICAL TUPPERWARE

Because you're you and your friendship we treasure

We want you to choose what gives you most pleasure

Selections are many and varied and gay,

For kitchen, bath, for work, and for play.

So, on with the games and fun, and then with care,

GET WITH IT GAL SELECT YOUR TUPPERWARE!

Introductory Game

Have guests give their first name, a means of transportation and a place that they went on their honeymoon…all to start with the same letter as the first letter of their name. Example: “My name is Mary, we traveled by mule and went to Mobile.” Or, “My name is Cathy, we traveled by car to Chicago.” This gets guests in a good mood and can often be very funny.

Introduction Game

This is another play on game above. Say your name and using the first letter of your name, give a suggestion of where the bride and the groom should go on their honeymoon and how. Example: “My name is Diane and they should go to Detroit on a Duck!”

Door Prize

Give door prize to lady whose anniversary is closest to the Bride-to-be's wedding date!!!!!!!!!!!

How Well Do You Know The Bride And Groom?

Have all the guests number their paper from 1-20, including the Bride-to-be. You read the following questions and everyone writes the answer. After all the questions are answered read the question again and go around the room to find out what guests had to say. The guest who knows the bride and groom best wins the prize.

Bride:

What color are the bride's eyes?

Where does she work?

Does she live in the country or in town?

What is her favorite cake?

Her favorite vegetable?

Her favorite fruit?

How many sisters does she have?

How many brothers?

What are her wedding colors?

What is her favorite beverage?

Groom:

What color is the groom's hair?

What color are his eyes?

What is the groom's name?

What town or city is he from?

Does he wear glasses?

Is he tall or short?

How long has he dated the bride?

What is his favorite breakfast?

What is his favorite sport?

What is his favorite hobby?

The Don'ts of Matrimony

Number sheets of paper down the side from 1-9, representing the number of letters in the word MATRIMONY, beginning each line is the words “DON'T”! The object of the game is to supply a phrase or word representing something you would not want a husband to do. Each phrase must begin with a consecutive letter of the word MATRIMONY. As each guest reads her list, have someone write down the Bride-to-be's favorite answer to each letter.

EXAMPLE:

Don't M ess up the living room.

Don't A rgue with wife.

Don't T rack up the floors.

Don't R elax entire weekend.

Don't I nvite boss at last minute.

Don't M ake fun of cooking.

Don't O utlaw shopping sprees.

Don't N ag.

Don't Y ell.

Famous Couples

Name the person that completes the couple. Some couples may be two men or two women. Some may also have more than one answer.

1. Mickey & _____________. (Minnie)

2. Lucy & ______________. (Ricky, Dezi)

3. Fred & ______________. (Ginger, Ethel, Wilma)

4. Tom & _______________. (Jerry, Roseanne)

5. Romeo & ______________. (Juliet)

6. Grooms name & _____________. (Bride's name)

7. Raggedy Ann & ______________. (Andy)

8. Jack & __________________. (Jill)

9. Adam & __________________. (Eve)

10. Dagwood & _______________. (Blondie)

11. Popeye & _________________. (Olive Oil)

12. Joseph & _________________. (Mary)

Name That Song

Below are partial lines from songs about love and marriage. Complete the next line of the song. Scoring: One point for each correct answer, plus two pints if you know the tune well enough to sing the answer!

1. “Love and marriage, love and marriage,……………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“Go together like a horse and carriage.”

2. “Could I have this dance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“For the rest of my life?”

3. “I knew the bride when she used to do the pony.” “And…………………………………………………………………”

“I knew the bride when she used to rock `n roll.”

4. “We're going to the chapel and………………………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“We're going to get married.”

5. “Now is the little boy a bridegroom………………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“Now is the little girl a bride.”

6. “Oh, how we danced……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“On the night we were wed.”

7. “Will you still need me? Will you still feed me……………………………………………………………………………………”

“When I'm 64.”

8. “Pull out the stopper! It's gonna be a whopper……………………………………………………………………………………”

“Get me to the church on time.”

9. “I'm gonna love you forever,……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………”

“Forever and ever, amen.”

Getting To Know The Bride and The Groom

How would the bride describe her first date with the groom?

What would be the title of a book the bride will write describing her honeymoon?

What 3 words will the groom use to describe his first home-cooked meal?

What advice would you give the groom so he can keep his bride happy?

What advice would you give the bride so she can keep her groom happy?

What do you think the newlywed's first fight will be about?

What would be the title of a book the bride can write about cleaning?

What would be the title of a book the bride can write about how she met her future husband?

What 3 things should the bride pack for the honeymoon?

What 3 things should the groom pack for the honeymoon?

Match The Bride

What is the bride's favorite color?

What is her favorite make of car?

Where would she like to live?

When did she meet her husband to be?

Where did they meet?

What is her favorite food?

What is her least favorite food?

Where does she want to go on her honeymoon?

How many children would she like to have?

What is her favorite piece of Tupperware®?

What is her favorite restaurant?

Who is her favorite actor?

Who is her favorite actress?

What is her favorite song?

What is her favorite movie?

WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW

The only supplies you need are those cardboard pieces that come in your Tupperware® boxes and a marker.

Split the party into two teams. On slips of paper write words associated with weddings and of course you need to use Tupperware®. Examples: pew, aisle, father-in-law, veil, cummerbund, honeymoon, etc………

Teams take turns. One person picks a slip out of a Mix `N Stor Plus Pitcher then draws to see if their teammates can guess. They get 30 seconds and if after 30 seconds, no one has guessed, the other team gets a chance to guess. Point is awarded to the team who guesses correctly. At the end, add up the points. Winning team gets prize (something like a funnel or cake slicer) and they get to go eat first.

Making the Dress & Veil

Divide the group up into 2 teams-give each team some tape & a bunch of tissue paper. Each team is in charge of making the bride's gown-one team takes the front & the other takes the back using just the paper and the tape-NO SCISSORS. Have someone bring the veil and bouquet and take a picture of the bride for her memory book in her tissue dress. It will be lots of fun.

Story

Have the first person write down a descriptive adjective.

2nd…a color.

3rd…a size

4th…an adjective

5th…an adjective

6th…a place

7th…an adjective

8th…an automobile

9th…a color

10th…an adjective

11th…an adjective

12th…a number

13…a food

Have each guest keep their word and as you read the story and come to a blank, they fill in the blank with the word they have written down.

The story:

It seems the (Bride's name) is going to be married soon. We have been snooping around and found out that her 1st husband is so very fond of the color 2nd that (Bride's name) is going to have a 3 piece suit made in size 3rd for him. We hear that the 4th bride and the 5th groom plan on going to 6th for their 7th honeymoon, so they will need a 8th to get them there. Their 9th house will be located on the 10th street. We know they will be very 11th and they hope to have 12th children, and spend all their spare time eating 13th.

Candy Guess

Find or buy a cute container and fill it up with candy or anything having to do with the wedding or shower. Give the container and the candy to the one who comes closest.

Changing Gifts

This game can be played at a Christmas or Birthday party. You need lots of floor space to play this game. Get everyone in a circle on the floor and placed some wrapped gifts in the center. You probably want a few less than you have guests. (Have a goody bag for those who don't get a gift.) Wrap gifts in different size boxes and also different colored wrapping paper. Use really cheap jokes or items you can get at The Dollar Tree. Use a couple of nicer gifts like bath beads or picture frames, which can also be gotten at The Dollar Tree. Set a timer for 10 minutes or longer if you have more than 15 people. Let the Bride-to-be start first and roll a pair of dice and she if rolls a double she gets to take a gift out of the center. Then start passing the dice around the center. Anyone that gets doubles can take a gift. Once all the prizes from the center are gone the guests can start to take gifts from the other guests, when they roll doubles. Keep passing the dice around until the timer goes off. Whoever, has the gift at the end gets to keep it! Go ahead and give out game bags so every one will have something to help. NONE of the gifts can be opened until the timer goes off at the end!

Touchy-Feely

You can use paper or cloth bags, so that the guests are able to feel the item. Find about 10-15 common items around the house (Ex: toothbrush, hair brush, comb, ink pen, etc.) and place the items in each bag. Pass the items around for the guests to feel. They're allowed 15-30 seconds to hold the bag, then they must pass to the next guest. They should have a pen and paper to write down their guesses. The guest with the most correct answers wins.

Complete the Sentence

Each guest should receive a piece of paper with the following sentences that need to be completed. Time limit should only be 5 minutes.

1. A woman's work……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………is never done.

2. A happy house………………………………………………………………………………………………………………is full of laughter.

3. Behind every great man……………………………………………………………………………………is a successful woman.

4. A woman's place…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………is in the home.

5. When the going gets tough……………………………………………………………………………………the tough get going.

6. A stitch in time…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………saves nine.

7. My house is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………your house.

8. The path of true love………………………………………………………………………………………………never runs smooth.

9. Variety is…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………the spice of life.

10. Every man's home…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………is his castle.

11. True love…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………conquers all.

12. Marriages are…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………made in heaven.

13. A watched pot……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….never boils.

14. If the shoe fits……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………wear it.

15. A penny saved……………………………………………………………………………………………………………is a penny earned.

16. Home is……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………where the heart is.

17. Too many cooks………………………………………………………………………………………………………………spoil the broth.

Draw It

Give everyone a piece of paper and an ink pen or pencil. Have them place the piece of paper on their head and draw what they think the bride will look like on her wedding day. The drawing needs to be as detailed as possible including train, veil and jewelry that the bride may be wearing. After they finish their drawing have them put their name on the drawing and give to the Bride-to-be to judge and also as a keepsake from her Bridal Shower.

Safety Pin

This game can also be used at a baby shower. You will need a bag of rice, safety pins and a blindfold. Put the rice (large grain works the best) in a large mixing bowl with seal and mix in the safety pins. You will need about 50 small or medium safety pins. Place the blindfold on each person, as they get ready to go and give them 30 seconds to grab as many safety pins as they can. The person who gets the most wins a prize.

Who Knows the Bride Best?

Have the Bride-to-be fill out an info sheet on her. (Ex. Favorite food, restaurant, pet, place she wants to live…etc.) Altogether she should have about 20 things listed and then you ask the guests the questions. (Ex. If the bride could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?) Have the guests answer as they think the Bride-to-be would.

Word Jumble

Scrambled:

Morgo

Grin

Grealcmny

Reshus

Trarge

Smiedsibrad

Stigf

Worfsel

Kace

Tenbasm

Edrbi

Crie

Answers:

Groom

Ring

Clergyman

Ushers

Garter

Bridesmaids

Gifts

Flowers

Cake

Best man

Bride

Rice

Bridal Left-Right Game

I want to thank you for coming tonight, and helping ______________ start married life RIGHT. It's important to have the RIGHT friends in life, to help her learn how to be a good wife. It's LEFT to the groom's friends to do their part, to soften up his masculine heart. We hope that they're teaching, with all of their might, that it is of no use to argue, cause we're always RIGHT. When ________________ booked this shower I knew RIGHT away, that meeting you all would make my day. She made up her list of who to invite, and went over it twice to make sure it was RIGHT. As replies came in, she checked them off RIGHT away, so no one would be LEFT out of this special day. She chose the RIGHT menu for her friends to eat, and LEFT it to me to make it a treat. She had done all the RIGHT things and waited to see, what wonderful things that she would get free. As I packed up my things for the show tonight, I hoped everything would go just RIGHT. I looked through my kitchen with the thought in mind, that often I've LEFT some things behind. With everything packed, I LEFT RIGHT away, thinking about all the RIGHT things to say. I arrived RIGHT on time and set up my things, and spoke of the joys that Tupperware® brings. If a smile you will bring to your new hubby's face, put lots of love into what goes on his plate. If the dinners you serve are just what he wishes, he may do the RIGHT thing, and help you with the dishes. You LEFT it to me, the secrets to tell, of how to make your food turn out well. You learned that with Rock `N Serve you could make a pizza casserole, and an apple cobbler as well. You also learned other things as well. The RIGHT tool for the job is what you have found, if it is your hubby's tummy you aim to please. The chopper's the RIGHT tool for you, if chopping is part of your nightly process and this will leave lots of time LEFT for other kinds of fun. Don't be LEFT with the things you want most, you will get some free if you host your own party. We've done this party RIGHT, and it's almost done, I hope you have enjoyed it and had lots of fun. ___________, We've helped provide the RIGHT things for you, now it's left up to you to show what you can do. So try all this Tupperware® out, you'll feel like a winner, then do the RIGHT thing and invite us to dinner. There's much LEFT to show and lots more to say, so why not book your party RIGHT away? And if you are looking for the RIGHT position, Tupperware® should be your decision. You've seen and heard what Tupperware® can do; now the choice is LEFT to you. That's all I have to say for RIGHT now, except that our winner is LEFT on the RIGHT.

Bride Trivia

Give each guest a piece of paper and have him or her number his or her paper from 1-10. Ask them each of these questions and tell them it is okay to guess.

What size shoe does the Bride-to-be wear?

Does the Bride-to-be like broccoli?

If the Bride-to-be had a choice, would she eat at Subway or McDonald's?

What decade would the bride-to-be live in if she could choose (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's or the 90's)?

Is the Bride-to-be always running ahead of schedule, behind schedule, or right on time?

What is the Bride-to-be's favorite color?

What brand of laundry detergent does the Bride-to-be use?

Does the Bride-to-be love to shop or can't stand it?

Does the Bride-to-be read romance novels?

Does the Bride-to-be think Fabio is a hunk or way overrated?

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Christmas Match Game

Have Guests Write:

A Christmas color

A Christmas Song

A gift article of clothing for a husband

A living plant or tree

Best time to open Christmas presents

A popular toy under the Christmas tree

Their favorite decoration on a Christmas tree

A traditional Christmas food

The time children get up on Christmas morning

An item of jewelry a husband might buy for his wife for Christmas.

Name one piece of ___________ you would like to receive for Christmas

Name a piece of _____________ you would give for a gift

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Dice Game

You have 2 dice and a chart of what they get for each roll of 2 through 12. ½ of the rolls are Congratulations you are having a party; (3 say within 30 days and 3 say within 45 days). The other prizes might be I pay your handling fee, get a free gift, $10.00 off their order, $5.00 off their order, etc. etc.

They can choose to roll or not, it's up to them. Some people can't stand to be the one not to roll! Explain to them what the odds are and that you are both bound by your honor to do whatever it says. If it says you have to book a party, then you will be on your way to earning your favorite items for FREE.

Let them keep rolling as long as they want or until you get the number of booking you want.

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Drawing Game

This one is for winter but you can change the design to have something different every month.

Have the people either put their paper on top of their head, or close their eyes.

Draw a circle the size of a half-dollar in the middle of your paper. Now you're drawing Frosty the Snowman, so you need to make one larger and one smaller circle to complete the body.

Put two eyes on his head

Give him 2 arms

Give him a carrot nose

He needs a broom to hold

Go back to his face and give him a big smile!

He needs three buttons down the front (make sure he has three)

Finish by putting a hat on his head and a pipe in his mouth.

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Forty Plus Guests in Five Minutes

Make sure you always over invite because usually only 1/3 of the people invited will show up. Personally invite everyone and about 1 week before your party I will send out reminders.

Relatives:

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Friends:

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Neighbors:

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Co-Workers:

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Contacts Through Children:

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Church Friends:

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Old Friends From School:

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Other People to Invite:

Spouse's Co-Workers

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Spouse's Boss's

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Exercise Friends

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Hair Dresser,

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Child's Teacher

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Male Friends

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Someone Looking for a Fun Job

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Your Bank Teller/Grocery Clerk

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Someone Who's Getting Married

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Someone Who's Having A Baby

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Double your attendance-encourage everyone to bring a friend.

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Ice Breaker

This is a “fill-in-the-blank” activity. List one answer for each of the following:

Any period of a 24-hour day

Any Holiday

Any Specific Building

Any Animal

Another Animal Different from the First one

'Twas the _______________ before _____________and all through the

_______________, not a ________________was stirring,

not even a _________________.

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Mother's Day Party Ideas

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GAMES

Mother's Game

1) She was Jesus' mother………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mary

2) Was the first “First Lady”……………………………………………………………………………………………………Martha Washington

3) Made the first flag…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Betty Ross

4) Her cupboard was bare…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Old Mother Hubbard

5) Joined the Peace Corps at age 70……………………………………………………………………………………………………Lillian Carter

6) Her husband was a civil rights leader……………………………………………………………………………………Coretta Scott King

7) Her husband was shot at Ford's Theater………………………………………………………………………………Mary Todd Lincoln

8) Became an artist at 70……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Grandma Moses

9) Mom to J. F. K………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Rose Kennedy

10) Princess Diana's Mother-in-Law…………………………………………………………………………………………………Queen Elizabeth

11) Mommie Dearest………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Joan Crawford

12) Mother of all humankind……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Eve

13) You don't mess with her…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mother Nature

Mother's Day Game

1. What celebrity has children named Chastity and Elijah Blue? (Cher)

2. On Happy Days-who was the mother of Richie and Joanie? (Marion Cunningham-character OR Marion Ross-actress' name)

3. Larry Hagman was both, the evil JR on “Dallas”, and the hapless astronaut, Major Nelson, on “I Dream of Jeannie.” Even though he had a dual personality, in real life, he had one mom-who was she? (Mary Martin)

4. What is the real life name of the actress who plays Roseanne's mom? (Estelle Parsons)

5. You all know “Dave's Mom”…who is her famous son? (David Letterman)

6. Who is the celebrity mom that has children named Cassidy and Cody? (Kathie Lee Gifford)

7. A famous and well-loved “mother” gave her life to helping the poor and needy. Who was she? (Mother Theresa)

8. Michael Learned was an actress that portrayed the mother of a very large depression-era family. What family? (The Waltons)

9. Who went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone? (Old Mother Hubbard)

10. What “mom” is the symbol of nursery rhymes? (Mother Goose)

11. Colleen Dewhurst played a mother named Avery Brown in what comedy starring Candace Bergen? (Murphy Brown)

12. Who was the actress that played Timmy's mom on “Lassie” and also played a mom on the TV show “Lost in Space?” (June Lockhart)

13. On the old TV show, Bewitched Agnes Moorehead played the part of Samantha's mom. Name the character. (Endora)

14. The actress Kate Hudson is the offspring of what giggly blonde? (Goldie Hawn)

15. What flower is also a nickname for an Englishman's Mom? (Mum)

16. In the old commercials concerning butter and butter substitutes, whom had you better not fool? (Mother Nature)

17. What is the iridescent lining of an oyster shell called? (Mother of Pearl)

18. A small store operated by a family is usually called a what? (A “Mom” and Pop store)

19. A very small space in time is called a what? (A “mom”ent)

20. What is the mother of a gosling called? (A goose)

21. What is the mother of a “fry” called? (A fish-yes, young fish are called “fry”)

22. What is the mother of a “cygnet” called? (A swan)

23. What is the mother of a “poult” called? (A turkey)

24. What is the mother of a “joey” called? (A kangaroo)

TIE-BREAKER QUESTION

What did one scared Egyptian Pharaoh say to the other? (I want my “Mummy”)

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Dumb Dumb Game

Prize goes to the person with the least amount right, but don't tell the guests until after the game has been scored.

1. How many months have 31 days? (7)

2. Whose picture is on a $10 bill? (Hamilton)

3. How many cups are in a gallon? (16)

4. Where is the red light on a traffic light? (Top)

5. How many sides on a stop sign? (8)

6. What is 2 plus 2 times 2 divided by 2? (4)

7. What is the capitol of California? (Sacramento)

8. Which hand does the Statue of Liberty hold up? (Right)

9. Which side is the hot water faucet on? (Left)

10. Who was our 7th President? (Andrew Jackson)

The Name Game

Have everyone write down A-Z on a piece of paper. Next to each letter, have them write down as many people as they know for each letter.

Example: For the letter D-they can write down Dolly if they know someone named Dolly. They CANNOT write down Dolly if the Dolly they are thinking of is Dolly Parton. It has to be someone they know or at least acquainted with. Of course, if they really do know Dolly Parton then please by all means write her name.

When they are done filling out their forms, read one name for each letter. The person who matches the most wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At the end of the game, you can let the guests know that since they have written down the names of people they know, that they already have a great list for their own party.

It's in the Cake

All of these are things that you would name a cake.

1. Bits of Chocolate (Chocolate Chip)

2. Dark wood (Black Forest)

3. It's not nice to full Mother Nature (Chiffon)

4. Sunkist (Orange)

5. Herbs (Spice)

6. Light as a feather (Angel Food)

7. Satan's Meal (Devil's Food)

8. Sweets from abroad (German Chocolate)

9. 16 oz. (Pound)

10. Coward (Yellow)

11. Bugs Bunny's Delight (Carrot Cake)

12. Crazy or nuts (Fruit Cake)

13. Comes from the bottom of the Sea (Sponge)

14. Dairy Product (Cheese/Butter)

15. Vanna's Choice (White)

Finish the Cliché

Have guests number their papers 1-14. Read off part of the cliché and have them write it on their paper. After the game is finished, if some of the guests look puzzled have them read off their answers.

1. One good turn (deserves another)

2. Practice makes (perfect)

3. Silence is (golden)

4. Seeing is (believing)

5. Think before you (speak)

6. Variety is the (spice of life)

7. Easy come (easy go)

8. While there is life (there is hope)

9. We are never too old (to learn)

10. Live (and let live)

11. Leave well enough (alone)

12. A new broom (sweeps clean)

13. Love is (blind)

14. Might makes (right)

Word Game

Give guests a piece of paper and tell them to write YOUR COMPANIES NAME at the top of their paper. Tell them they are going to make as many words as the can in 2 minutes. There is one catch though: You cannot use 2 or 3 letter words.

The Betty Boop Game

When you mention Betty, part of the group stands up and says: Boop-Boop-De-Do.

When you mention Popeye, that part of the group stands up and says: Well, blow me down!

When you mention the word Wolf, that part of the group stands up and says: Grrrrrrr, Grrrrrrr. (In a rough voice)

Divide guests into three groups and tell them what to do:

Then Read:

Once upon a time there was a charming young lady named Betty who was loved by a sailor called Popeye. Betty lived in a great forest in which there roamed a big Wolf. One day Betty decided to visit her grandmother who lived in the heart of the forest. Popeye urged Betty not to into the forest where the Wolf lived, but Betty would not let Popeye accompany her, and she wanted to go alone. I'm not afraid of the big bad Wolf, said Betty, as she started out with her basket on her arm, but when she entered the forest and saw the eyes of the Wolf gleaming at her behind a tree, she was sorry Popeye was not with her. The Wolf followed Betty step by step getting closer and closer and behind him came Popeye. Just as the Wolf was about to spring on Betty, Popeye felled him with his trusty club and saved Betty's life. Popeye, My hero, you have killed the Wolf and saved my life, said Betty as she fell fainting in his arms. Thus ends the story of Popeye, Betty-Boop, and the big, bad Wolf.

Adjective Game

(Like Mad Libs®)

Have guests give you 10 adjectives and then fill in the blanks.

Hello,

I represent YOUR COMPANY NAME , the _________ company in the world. We sell the ___________ products. I am pleased to be in this _____________ home today. We must admit we have a _____________ hostess. Of all the groups I have ever held a presentation for you by far the ____________. And once again I want to thank our _____________ hostess for inviting me into her home this evening. I am sure by the end of the evening you will agree I am the ________________ sales person you have ever met. I do hope that you have such a good time that you will invite me into your ____________ home, so that you can receive some of our YOUR PRODUCTS NAME free. Now I will continue with our presentation because afterwards our hostess will be serving some _________________ refreshments.

Toilet Paper Game

Take a roll of Toilet Paper and pass it around. Tell guests to “take as much as they think they need.” Then have guests tell one thing about themselves for every square they took. If they take 10 squares they have to tell ten things about themselves. At Halloween, you can do it with candy corn.

It's In The Bag

This game can also be used at a Bridal or Baby Shower. Take a paper bag and put one small gift in it. Explain to guests you are going to count to a 100 and that they must continue to pass the bag around the room. Whoever ends up with the bag when you finish counting must model the item in the bag. You could use a small Teddy Bear and tell them it is a teddy in the bag and that they must model it. They will throw the bag faster and faster. At the end give them a piece of Tupperware® for playing along and being such a good sport.

The Paper Bag Game

You need enough paper bags for everyone in the room. You have each person put a paper bag over his or her head and you say:

THIS IS A GAME OF SILENCE. Now, if you were on a sinking ship at sea, and had to remove things that were on you that were unnecessary, what would it be? Whatever you don't need, please remove now. Some people will figure out right away to take off their bag, while others will take off their shoes, jewelry, and clothes. When it looks as if they have taken off everything they can and still be decent, ask the guests that still have bags on their head if they thought about

taking off the bag on their head.

Moron Test

Is there a 4th of July in England? Yes or No?

How many birthdays does the average man have?

Some months have 31 days. How many have 28?

How many outs are there in an inning?

Can a man in California marry his widow's sister?

Take the number 30, divide it by ½, and then add 10. What do you get?

There are three apples and you take two away. How many apples are you left with?

A doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every half an hour. How long will the pills last?

A farmer has 17 sheep. All but nine of them die. How many sheep are left?

How many animals of each sex did Moses bring with him in the Ark?

A butcher in the market is 5' 10” tall. What does he weigh?

How many 2-cent stamps are there in a dozen?

What was the President's name in 1960?

ANSWERS

Yes, it comes right after the 3rd.

One (1) because you can only be born once.

Twelve (12) all of them have 28 days.

Six (6) don't forget you have a top and bottom in every inning.

No. He must be dead if it is his widow.

Seventy (70) because thirty divided by ½ (0.5) is sixty.

Two (2) You take 2 apples therefore you have 2 apples.

One hour. If you take the first pill at 1:00, the second at 1:30, and the third at 2:00, the pills have run out and only one hour has passed.

Nine (9) Like I said all but nine have die.

None. I didn't know Moses had an Ark.

Meat, that is self-explanatory.

Twelve (12) How many eggs are in a dozen? (12)

George W. Bush, as far as we know, he hasn't changed his name.

13 correct………………………You are a GENIUS.

10-12 correct…………………You are ABOVE AVERAGE. But don't let it go to your head

7-9 correct………………………AVERAGE, but who wants to be average?

4-6 correct………………………SLOW, pay attention to the questions.

1-3 correct…………………………IDIOT, what else can be said?

0 correct……………………………CONGRATULATIONS, you are a certified MORON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do not play this if you think your guests would be offended.

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Pick or Pass Game

This game is similar to the key chain game. Fix up envelopes and fill them with different prizes. Use 6 that say congratulations you are having a party, 1 that says $10 off your order, 1 that says free gift, 1 that says win a free grab bag, and 1 that says I will pay your $2.00 handling fee.

At the end of the presentation, each guest gets to pick an envelope or pass. No one can open their envelope until everyone has had a chance to pick or pass. The rule is they have to do what the paper inside their envelope says (like the key chain game)

For the grab bag use 4 or 5 of the nicer game bag gifts.

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Replace Your Husband Game

Have each guest write down one item in their household that they would like to replace and then five reasons why. Next, have them scratch out the household item and replace it with the name of their husband or significant other. Each person then reads their list like this…”I want to replace Dexter because”…and then read their five reasons. This is a good icebreaker and puts everyone into a good mood.

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Right & Left Game (#2)

This is the story of two close friends, Mrs. Rightmyer and Mrs. Leftmore. On the same day, both ladies received an invitation to a YOUR COMPANY NAME party. Right away, they each phoned the hostess to RSVP. The hostess let them know that at the party they would see great new products and that they should be sure to bring a friend.

Mrs. Rightmyer called Mrs. Leftmore right to ask if they could drive together. Mrs. Leftmore thought that would be a great idea, after all, her home was only two doors left of Mrs. Rightmyer's. Mrs. Rightmyer

Called the hostess right back to check the directions. She was sure to write them right down so she and Mrs. Leftmore would not get lost.

When the night arrived, Mrs. Leftmore met Mrs. Rightmyer right at 6:45, as they both wanted to be right on time. They left the phone number where they could be reached and left for the show. Mrs. Leftmore read the directions as Mrs. Rightmyer drove: they were to go 3 miles and make a right at the light, go over a bridge, make a second right (where the deli was on the left) and the hostess' home would be the fifth house on the right. Sure enough, they arrived right at 6:55.

The hostess let them in and told them to make themselves right at home. They were surprised at how many new items were available for the New Year-there was the right gift at the right price for every occasion. The consultant left nothing to the imagination as she explained all of the uses of each piece. Mrs. Rightmyer fell in love with the YOUR PRODUCT HERE that was on special for ____________. She wanted two sets one for her and one for Mrs. Leftmore's birthday that was coming up.

As Mrs. Rightmyer listened to the hostess program, she realized that she could get both sets YOUR PRODUCT HERE for free, if she hosted a YOUR COMPANY NAME Party right in her own home. Both ladies had fun playing the Right and Left Game, but Mrs. Leftmore was impressed at how much fun the consultant was having! The consultant had shared lots of information about the income opportunity. Now Mrs. Leftmore was starting to wonder if this could be right for her . . .it had been a long time since she and Mr. Leftmore had left for vacation and here was an opportunity to earn one free! Her hours could be based right around her family. What harm could it do to ask for information? She was pleased to hear she could attend a Sales Rally right away and was more than welcome to bring Mrs. Rightmyer.

Well, the party was over and it was time to go home, but both knew they had made the right decision to attend.

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