Should You Bring a Host Gift When Attending Events?

We may find ourselves invited to more intimate social gatherings and events. This could be a small dinner party, or an exclusive, invite only shop opening. No matter the occasion, if you were invited, you might find yourself wanting to present the host/ess with a token of your gratitude. But what kind of gift should you give your hosts? You may be unused to being invited to small, intimate gatherings, so you might be unsure of what kind of gift you should be getting them. Take note, you should only give a host gift if you’re attending small, intimate events that are small enough that everybody can interact with everybody else. If you’re attending large-scale events like corporate parties or fundraisers, there is no need to give a host gift. If you’re attending a small dinner event, then it would make sense to bring a food or drink item as a host gift. It’s important to remember that the gift you are bringing is a gift for the host, and not something that you expect to pa…
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Interesting Local Events You Can Take a Date To

Deciding where to take your date to can be a bit of a nerve-wracking experience. Perhaps this is why many people stick to the familiar trifecta of a movie, dinner, and drinks to take their dates out to. However, the fear that you might have chosen wrong still lingers. What if they don’t like that kind of movie? What if they like a different kind of cuisine for dinner? To help out a bit, we propose an idea: what about taking your date out to some local events? It’s something new that the two of you can bond over and get to know each other over. You don’t know what to expect, so it’s going to be an interesting experience for the both of your. Here are some interesting events that you might consider wanting to take your date out to. Check out any theme parks or carnivals in the area Many people think that theme parks or fairs are for kids, but honestly, visiting a theme park as an adult is an experience all on its own. You get to revisit old childhood favorites, and shar…
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Giving Yourself the Push to Attend More Events

Many people typically see events as a great chance to let their hair down and have themselves some fun with friends and strangers. However, there are some people who see the chance to attend events as a chore, and sometimes, something to stress themselves over. Their reasons for this might vary, from the fact that someone that they’re trying to avoid is attending, or simply because events aren’t something that they particularly like attending. In most circumstances, there’s no problems with opting out of attending the event. However, if you keep up that attitude long enough, people may stop inviting you all together. For those who find it difficult to muster up an enthusiasm for attending events, here are some ways you can give yourself the push to attend more events. For many people who dislike attending events, their reluctance stems from fear. This is usually a fear of rejection when trying to strike up a conversation, or a fear or being unable to interact properly w…
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Live Lakeland Events

Attending Live Lakeland Events can be a blast. Here are some tips to maximize your enjoyment. 1. It's not entirely impossible to score tickets to Lakeland Events. Do you work for a company that sponsors a team that is local? Chances are, the sponsorship deal may include a block of tickets which aren't constantly being used. Seek advice from the advertising section of your company often to see when they are available.
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Detroit Tigers BBQ

We had the pleasure of attending the 69th Annual Detroit Tigers BBQ on February 26th. This marks the beginning of Spring Training, and the 79th season that the Detroit Tigers have called Lakeland their spring home. Hosted by the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce, the Annual Detroit Tigers BBQ is a way for players, staff, and fans to come together and share their love for the Detroit Tigers, Baseball, and Lakeland. (more…)
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