HARVEST PARTY 2023

This year I planned a Harvest Party 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!

BEVERAGES

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!

HOT FOOD

I chose comfort foods and foods I knew kids loved!
Mac & Cheese  ~  Loaded Tater Tots  ~  Mini Pigs in a Blanket  ~  BBQ Cocktail Weinies  ~  Nacho Bar

desserts

Apple Spice Cupcakes         Pumpkin Whoopie             Mini Glasses of Milk          Mini Pumpkin Pies               Mini Donuts
Salted Carmel Frosting                   Pies                        Chocolate Chip Cookies