HARVEST PARTY

This is a Harvest Party I created for my grandchildren (ages 10-17).  I soon realized that planning an event for my older grandchildren was going to be totally different than when they were young.  Where I use to plan games and activities outdoors now I was learning just to let the kids dictate their own activities.  I learned they loved just hanging out with each other and talking.  I learned they even enjoy sitting at the table and listening to the "old folks" talk and tell stories.  I also learned that it was okay to leave them alone at the firepit . . . lol!!!  So my focus was on the food and the kids would take it from there!

I used my Seven Points of Planning an Event and got started on the Harvest Party!  No matter how large or small the event, I always use these points to keep me organized.

Cold fresh cider.  I used Ryan's Honey Crisp Blend from  the Columbia River in Hood River, Oregon.  It was so delicious.  For the fun factor, I served the cider in small milk bottles with paper straws.

The kids loved it!

For the hot beverages, I had hot cider and a decadent hot chocolate.