Equinox Parties!

My family has attended and co-hosted equinox and seasonal parties as long as I can remember.
This year we are hosting a first day of Fall party! This is a very small party only three families are coming. We are going to roast marshmallows, eat vegetarian chili And do some fun Fall crafts.
I have put together a tutorial to help you host a great seasonal party.

The first thing to do is choose the date there are six main days that I have seen used.
There is June(changes every year) summer solstice the longest day of next year,
December (changes every year) winter solstice the shortest day of this year,
March 20th the first day of spring,
June 21st the first day of summer,
September 22nd the first day of fall,
December 21st the first day of winter(also happens to be the winter solstice this year)

For example's sake lets say you choose Sept. 22nd. Now you need to plan the food.
Here are some general guidelines for choosing the food.

Spring/summer parties: Cold foods like gazpacho*, salads, sandwiches, wraps, fruit, fresh veggies, smoothies, yogurts, tuna/chicken salad and dips.

Fall/winter parties: Hot foods like soups/stews, chili, fruit salad*, pigs in a blanket*, sautéed veggies, oat meal Etc.

*I hope to have a recipe up at a later date

Now that you have your menu its time to make invitations! So go get out your cute paper and stickers and get to work. you could send an email... but what fun is that?

Example:

You are invited!

What: A first day of Fall party
Where: My house
When: Saturday september 22nd from 6:00 to 10:00
Details: Come and gather 'round the camp fire and enjoy the first blasts of cool air.
R.S.V.P*

From The Rainbow Zbra

Go send the babies off!

* most people say "please" first but that makes it sound like a request. You really do need a head count.

Now go through your seasonal or waldorf craft books and choose some great involved crafts for the kids and adults

Next, get organized. Write down your menu items, read through the recipes and make a list of the items you need to buy. Do the same for your crafts. Now check your emails of P.O. box and make your guest list.

Last decorate and have fun!

The Rainbow Zbra

New Etsy Post: Fall Scarecrow

I have decided to try to sell the things that I make on my blog as a one time only sale type thing. Like when movie producers sell of the movie props.

I just posted this little guy to Etsy

I will be doing a post more about him tomorrow! 

New Blog Schedule

Hi,
I wanted to update you on my new bloging format.
Please leave a comment if you have a suggestion or question.

I will post about five times a week.
The first post will be a self promotion post Like today(I will try to keep them interesting)
The second post of the week will be a crafting tutorial.
The third post will be a product review.
The forth blog post will again be a craft tutorial.
the final post of the week will be a resource review giving shout outs about crating books, blogs, and podcasts.
If I have a story or special news that will be added as needed.

If there is a holiday that week there will be a special schedule.
The first post will advertise my holiday goodies.
The second post will be a hands on project that you can complete by the holiday.
The third post will be a story, inspiration or holiday shout out.
On the holiday itself there will be a great recipe to make.
The post after the holiday will be a long term project that will be done by next year.

I have established a weekly newsletter for those of you who do not have a blogger account.
It will have easy links to all my etsy and blog postings plus the occasional exclusive news and offers given only to newsletter subscribers. Please consider signing up Here

I just posted the Halloween mat ties that i posted about earlier take a look:www.etsy.com
I also put up the New Banner!

Thanks for your time,
The Rainbow Zbra

Treasury list

Check out my treasury list!  Harvest Festival
I Have lots of fun fall items to share!