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Where Living Green House Party partygoers from around the country share their ideas and experiences. Read through the conversations that have already started and post your comments. Feel free to start a new conversation about anything related to this event.
13 Conversations
Wednesday, October 8 2008, 09:00 PM
Party day has come and gone, but across the country hosts and guests are still buzzing about the Living Green House Party.
- Did you enjoy seeing the all-natural Green Works™ cleaner in action?
- Were the party favors fun and educational?
- Did you like the party pack?
- Did you prepare any of the provided recipe ideas?
- Do you plan to use the coupons in the near future?
Share the highlights of your party now!
Guests – tell us how what you thought of the party!
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Saturday, October 4 2008, 07:35 AM
We hope you have a great time as you get more in tune with “living green the easy way” through the ideas, activities and demonstrations at your party.
Whether you’re a host or a guest, don’t forget to take lots of pictures and video, and share them.
Guests and Hosts: Don’t forget to post your pictures, videos and comments.
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pittcheer said...
I still had the party but no party pack until a week later, and then only some seeds and coupons which I mailed my guests. I have hosted parties before and this was not the same quality as before and my guests were a bit disappointed.
Tuesday, October 21 2008, 11:54 PM
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Thursday, October 2 2008, 09:34 AM
To make sure your party day is all about fun, take a moment now to finalize party plans.
- Pick up an extra bag of ice
- Charge your camera batteries (and be sure to take lots of party pictures and upload them to your party site)
- Clean and decorate your house – naturally, of course
- Plan your activities and games and be sure to download from Party Favors.
- Ask your guests to help
- Have coupons on hand to share with your guests
What last minute tips do you have for your fellow hosts?
Guests – what can you bring to add more fun to the party? Share your ideas, too!
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girlmaria84 said...
Party Date: Saturday Oct. 4th, 2008.
Today: Monday Oct. 20th, 2008.
Still nothing.
What a huge disappointment this has been.
And no response to yet another email.
Monday, October 20 2008, 04:19 PM
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Wednesday, October 1 2008, 10:28 AM
Share pix and videos of how you’re getting greener.
Some ideas:
- How are you decorating green
- Recipe preparation
- Using natural products
- Trying out Green Works™ around your home
Guests and hosts: Share your favorite pictures and videos!
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Wednesday, October 1 2008, 07:50 AM
Party Day is growing near and we wanted to reassure you that you will have your party package in time for this exciting event.
For those of you receiving:
- Wildflower seeds compliments of Green Works™ along with a link to download a valuable Green Works™ coupon
- Coupons from Brita™
Your Living Green party package was sent via First Class Mail and therefore we do not have tracking information for your packages. That being said, these packages were shipped out last week and on Monday of this week which means that your party packages will arrive by the end of day on Thursday (at the latest).
If, for whatever reason, you have not received your party package by the end of day on Thursday, October 2nd, please contact House Party at help@houseparty.com.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the Party Favors to add to your great event.
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marmarsie said...
I wound up combining my Greenworks and Grey Poupon parties. There was no way I was going to pass out a thing of seeds to my guests. I just canceled that party and held on to the seeds until the 18th.
Thursday, March 12 2009, 01:43 PM
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Monday, September 29 2008, 01:41 PM
Be sure to go to Party Favors for informative and fun downloads to share with your guests. Recipes, party planning tips, decorating and green ideas – it’s all there!
Green activities that educate and entertain:
- Download and play the Living Green Trivia Game
- Demonstrate Green Works™ products with everyone trying them out
- Share favorite “green” ideas for both home and garden
- Talk about ways to entertain green and use natural products
- Share healthy recipe ideas that are good eating and good for the planet
What green activities are you planning?
Guests: what green activities interest you?
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crystal6002 said...
I went ahead and hosted a party today, but it cost me a lot! I will never do a Better Homes and Gardens party again.
Monday, October 13 2008, 04:19 PM
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Saturday, September 27 2008, 10:36 AM
Don’t miss out on this terrific FREE resource from Better Homes and Gardens and Green Works™. You’ll find:
- Environmentally friendly decorating ideas
- Recipes galore
- Great ideas for party set up and place settings
- Easy and planet-friendly ways to get your house in shape for the party
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sno93 said...
I went to Shaws and purchased reusable shopping bags to use as goody bags(the pink breast cancer awareness ones)......instead of giving out the papertowels coupons, I used them to pickup the rolls of paper towels to put into the goody bags along with the magazines, etc. I will be doing some shopping tomorrow to pickup some last minute items and am hoping to find a great sale on Green Works so I can include a bottle of cleaner in each bag (or at least in a few of them and have a lottery to determine who gets a bag that includes the cleaner)!
Friday, October 3 2008, 10:42 PM
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Saturday, September 27 2008, 10:33 AM
Here are some topics that make “green-icizing” a home easy:
- Simple tips for using less water
- How to save on your energy bills
- Green-friendly garden and lawn ideas
- Using natural products that clean well and protect the environment
What will you be discussing at your party?
Guests: What green topics interest you?
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leprell said...
My guests and I discussed planting native plants that require less water.
Tuesday, October 7 2008, 04:55 PM
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Friday, September 26 2008, 10:17 AM
We have received word from some of our hosts that their party pack contained a broken light bulb. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. There are certain precautions that should be taken when disposing a CFL light bulb which we are providing. Please read carefully and contact House Party for a replacement party pack while supplies last.
An extremely small amount of mercury, an average of five milligrams, is sealed within the glass tubing. For a basis of comparison, there are about 500 milligrams to two grams of mercury in your average home thermometer. It would take between 100 to 400 CFLs to equal that same amount of mercury. While this is not a major exposure of Mercury, we would like to share the proper ways to dispose of any potential broken bulbs.
For more information on how to clean up broken bulbs, please click here.
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jennm2203 said...
We have not gotten anything was supposed to arrive via regular postal mail (seeds) and be here by Thurs. at the latest, nothing come, emailled several times with no response... over 40 people have been canceled and changed their sat. plans for me and now are very upset. Can not do a green cleaning party with some seeds and seeds do not grow in our sand... so IF they come we are donating them to the local shelter.
Saturday, October 4 2008, 01:45 PM
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Saturday, September 20 2008, 12:18 PM
Your party is just a couple of weeks away. All across the country hosts are planning their Living Green house parties.
Here are some questions to consider as you begin your preparations:
- How am I going to decorate?
- What food and drinks am I going to serve?
- What other activities should I include?
- What “extras” will help foster a green-friendly atmosphere?
Tell us about your plans!
Guests: contribute your suggestions!
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rubycrab said...
no seeds or coupons here yet and it is 10/07/08! What a shame,houseparty really dropped the ball on this one!
Tuesday, October 7 2008, 05:04 PM
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Tuesday, September 9 2008, 01:19 PM
Get ready to have a great time at your October 4th Living Green House Party.
Now it’s time to spread the word by inviting your guests to your party, where fun and affordable ways to create an eco-friendly home will be center stage.
We’d love to know...
What are you looking forward to most?
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streamdrms said...
Well, I couldn't get ahold of everyone to cancel the party, so we had a wii party and cookout. Everyone was dissapointed that it wasn't a go green party, we talked about natural ways to work in the garden/yard. recycling and such, but everyone is very upset about the sponsors lack of participation with this one. All in all it was a good day, but a lot of money was lost on this green works party. I hope to do another house party and hopefully this is just a one time incident. Hope everyone had a great time that did recieve something to work with.
Saturday, October 4 2008, 06:43 PM
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Tuesday, September 9 2008, 01:16 PM
Now that you’re a Living Green House Party host, you might be wondering “How does this all work?”
- Party Day—On October 4th, gather friends and family to discover how to “live green” with loads of simple, affordable help from Better Homes and Gardens and Green Works.™
- Party Package—You’ll get your FREE party package a few days before your party
- Party Now—Your party may be weeks away, but the fun starts now on your party website. Send invites; post comments; upload photos & videos.
Remember to encourage your guests to visit your site and be part of the action!
Share your party ideas....
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tuttgirl said...
I really felt bad for my friends who traveled 8 hrs. to get here and then I had nothing but food and games for them We had fun anyway. It just was a bit embrassing.
Sunday, October 5 2008, 01:21 PM
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Tuesday, September 9 2008, 01:14 PM
It’s time to get your friends and family in on the action.
How do you go about inviting guests to your Party?
3 easy ways:
- Email them. Use Your House Party Guest List tool to invite guests online
- Snail mail them. Use your House Party Guest List tool to print an invitation and then send it out.
- Ask them in person. When you do, be sure to add them to your House Party Guest List so you can track all the RSVP’s in one place.
Remember to encourage your guests to check out your party site and get involved with the blogs and the buzz!
How are you inviting your guests?
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streamdrms said...
I didn't even get a package, so now I have to spend my day tomorrow canceling this party, what a pain and waste of time and money I spent on food, party favors, and activity planning. Such a disapointment.
Thursday, October 2 2008, 05:34 PM
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Andilee77 said...
I too have been denied for several parties. The living green party was my first and I have applied for many since then only to be denied for all. Tell me what it was we did to deserve that?
Saturday, November 14 2009, 06:12 PM