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Ah, the joy of a cardboard box when you are 5. Something so simple can turn into something magical when you have the imagination of a child! This idea is to make a simple drive in movie experience, even though it is doubtful any kids in your community have actually experienced the real thing. They get to decorate their cars with wheels, brake lights, racing stripes, and anything else they can think of. Then let them watch an outdoor movie in their new rides! Maybe my own imagination is getting away with me, but I think it would be a blast to arrange the cars like they were racing and do quasi action shots with the kids looking like they are in a bitter race for first. Could probably get some great pictures of the event this way! ...

Back in the early fall, my community found itself with quite a few available units. In order to market these units, my community hosted a Fall Open House. By enlisting the help of various vendors from the surrounding area, several apartments were choosen to be highlighted for the event. The vendors brought thier wares and set up a booth in an assigned vacant apartment. Each vendor also donated a gift item to be given away at the end of the day as well as advertised the event from thier place of business. Avertising was shared by all involved. We also used an e-vite invitation and invited all current residents, as well as previous visitors. (Another reason for gathering those e-mail addresses!) Visitors were asked to visit the leasing office before touring the property, they were given a card that required a number of stamps from...

Every community has its share of "foodies", those whose food is their passion. And for that group, a new trend is hitting the country - Spice Mixing Parties! Spice blends have been a popular staple at Pampered Chef parties, Wild Tree, and Taste of Home Entertaining, and now people are taking it upon themselves to create their own spice blends. ‘Take n Go Spice Mixin’ parties are an easy, low-key event that takes very little to organize and host. Request each attendee bring their own set of measuring spoons, and sandwich size ziplock bags. Freezer safe baggies are recommended so the freshness of the ingredients last longer, but generally they should be used within approximately 3 months afterward. As the host, a couple days ahead, collect personal mix suggestions and recipes from the projected attendees or Pinterest for things...

Fall is quickly approaching and you know what that means; out with the tanks and shorts and in with coats and scarves. As everybody has busy lives, finding time to drop off cloths to the local donation center can be a challenge! So invite each resident to bring as many new or gently used items to the community office to be donated to Goodwill. Have food, snacks, drinks, gift card give-aways and a grand prize raffle. But beyond simply donating clothes, we though a good incentive would be to help residents “Fill Up” their closet, too! So rather than generic VISA gift cards, reach out to local stores that sell clothing to see if they would like to participate in the event by donating a gift card! This is a fantastic way for them to support a good cause, and at the...

Throw a fun ice cream party with ice cream/yogurt, frozen treats, toppings, sauces, and cones—plus, expert tips and planning advice to help you keep your cool. One of the best things about hosting an ice cream party—aside from the obvious benefits, such as eating lots of ice cream and getting to say, "I'm having an ice cream social!" in your most wholesome Leave It to Beaver voice—is that you can make the event as simple or elaborate as you like. And even the most sophisticated ice cream social is a pretty easy party to put on. First you have to head outdoors! If you're hosting a kid-friendly party, it's best to do the whole thing outside, and provide rolls of paper towels and a few pans of water for sticky fingers and faces. DIY Dessert The serve-yourself buffet...