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4 Tampa Events To Look Forward To This November

Tired of just hanging out in the mall and people watching? Are you bored with having to go on picnics in the park? Break away from the ordinary this holiday season and enjoy these four Tampa events that are designed to bring you and your family and friends joy and adventure. Bartow Friday Fest It happens only once every month so make sure to head over to Main Street Bartow this November 16 and catch this family-friendly event that’s open to the general public. Main Street is blocked off for this event so it’s going to be a fun street party that everyone can enjoy. There are free car and motorcycle displays and numerous food stalls will line the street. The Bartow Friday Fest is held every third Friday of every month starting at 6PM in the historic Downtown Bartow. The official program will last until 9PM but you can party in nearby establishments until the wee hours of the morning. Ski Show Turn your ordinary picnics into something wonderful by watching the Sk…

Tips For Planning Successful Events

No matter how big or small the events are, the formula for a successful event is almost exactly the same. So even if you’re hosting a black-tie dinner, an informal fundraiser, or a casual party, only the size of the guests will change. The event must still be well-planned and organized to be truly memorable. Clarify the purpose Define what the purpose of the event is and make sure that this is clear to all parties concerned—the stakeholders. When it comes to making critical decisions in the planning stage, the purpose of the event must be your guiding light. A wedding, for example, can have the purpose of making sure the guests enjoy the dinner or making the place truly Instagram-worthy. Once the decision about budgeting comes up, the couple can decide whether to prioritize the food or the decorations. Set a line-item budget It is not enough that you set a general budget for the whole event. It must be clear to all concerned the precise dollar value of every i…

4 Things To Make Your Tampa Events Cooler

We’re tired of the usual things we see during weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate Tampa events. We want something new and something different. We want something that would pique our interests and that would hold us captive for quite a while. Ever wonder of how some event organizers are thinking outside of the box just to provide a creative output for their clients? Here are some unique ideas you can do for your next Tampa events: Roving photo man We all know about photographers who walk around the venue place to take pictures of the events. We all know about how they capture these memories through the use of their lenses. But how can the guests have access to these photos? Will they have to wait for the photographers to upload these photos on their websites or social media profiles? Here’s another idea: hire a roving photo man with a Polaroid camera or portable printer that can instantly print photos as the photographer takes them. All it takes is a f…

How To Prepare When Attending Concert Events

Have you ever attended concert events and felt instantly sluggish an hour or two into the concert? No matter how thumping and cool the music is, we can’t help but feel exhausted while we’re out there partying. Yes, the adrenaline is pushing us to dance to our heart’s content and sing along with the band or the musician but we know deep down that we’re tired beyond compare. Thankfully, we can always do something about this sluggish feeling of ours during nights of revelry and fun. Instead of just pushing ourselves to enjoy and feeling exhausted the day after, why don’t we prepare our bodies for all the activities and all that adrenaline we will be pumping out of our systems? Sleep well the night before If we know that we are going to lose sleep because we need to attend a concert or an event, why don’t we prepare our bodies for it? The one thing that makes you feel extremely tired during an event is the lack of sleep. When our bodies are well-rested, we are alm…

Attending Tampa Events With Your Little Ones

As much as we love our kids, attending Tampa events with them is not exactly a walk in the park. For one, rarely do you get to enjoy the company of others because you are constantly worried that they may be getting into trouble, breaking glasses, or worst, getting lost. But leaving them behind with a babysitter makes you feel worse, especially when they begin to cajole you to take them with you because they’ll be behaved and nice. Of course, that does not always happen. If you’re one of those parents who love spending time with their kids in and out of the house, here’s what you need to do the next time you need to take them to events and other social gatherings. Prepare everything they need and put them in one bag It would help if your baby bag can also be used for more adult gatherings so you may want to invest in a big leather bag that can hold their things and your cosmetics kit. That’s right. The diaper bag will also be your personal bag. It will help you kee…

Preparing An Itinerary For Attending Out-of-Town Events

There’s nothing more exciting than preparing for a family trip to attend out-of-town events. There’s nothing as disconcerting, too, as preparing the itinerary for the said family trip and managing the expectations of everyone on what they can get from the trip. If it’s a big family, you’re in big trouble because that means managing the demands of couples with little kids in tow, as well as your grandparents who may not be up for as many activities as your young and agile body can manage. Think you’re going crazy because everyone wants to lead the trip? You’re not alone. A vast majority of family members who are somehow tasked to plan and prepare a trip swear to never do it again after doing so. It creates tension and stress that should have otherwise been avoided. Don’t fret, though, because there’s a way to manage all of these without ruining family relationships. Book flights and accommodations ahead of time List down the names, personal details, and preference…