Phew. Move survived. There really is nothing fun about moving. This week-end was pure go, go, go setting up the new rental house and moving the final stuff from the soon-to-be-remodeled house. I love to set up the house as quickly as possible, making sure the kids are comfortable with their space set up exactly as they want it. And all the clutter, boxes, and stuff moved out as quickly as possible. Everything really, as quickly as possible.
Phew.
Not much fun at all.
Except.
When you throw an Empty House Party!
It started when I realized we would be moving in such close proximity to Halloween. How awesome would it be to create the most epic haunted house in our empty house before it was remodeled? When do you get the chance to destroy your house without a care in the world?
Except.
I had no energy to create a haunted house. I didn’t even want to clean a house, post move.
But then I reminded myself of one of my work mantra’s “don’t let the quest for perfection be the enemy of the good.” I’ve had to embrace this mantra many, many times at work while also trying to be a great mom over the years.
Turns out, it applies to party planning too.
I figured the easiest party on earth should be an Empty House Party. Invite neighbors and friends. Set the bar really low with no expectations.
So this was the online invite, sent just a few days in advance:
We’re moving on Friday with our remodel starting on Monday. So what better way to spend Saturday night than an Empty House party??!! We’ll have no furniture. No dishes. No food. But we’ll have a keg, champagne, Solo cups, good tunes, and great people. Feel free to bring your drink of choice if you wish. Come on by anytime.
And it was so much fun. Such a great reminder that really great friends really don’t need a whole lot. We had a great send-off for the soon-to-be-remodeled house, including seeing a few walls come down. Turns out it’s hard to resist kicking (me), punching (not me), or even head-butting (not me either) a wall down. This is post-party.
After a hectic move, a few drinks with friends was a great way to wrap a move. I highly recommend Empty House Party if you get a chance.
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