For 6 weeks, due to a broken septic tank, we have been unable to put any water at all down our drains. This has involved driving to the gas station/grocery store/town park/etc every time we had to go to the bathroom. It has meant keeping buckets in all of our sinks for tooth brushing/dish washing/etc that we have to empty in our driveway whenever they fill up. It has meant either showering at the pool or, if in a rush, stopping up the drain in the bath tub and showering before work and then bucketing out the water when returning home. It has basically been like living in a 250k tent with climate control and real beds. On Monday (purportedly) it will finally be fixed. We want to have a big, water-usage themed party (sorry, environment) to celebrate this miraculous victory. Please help with suggestions. [more inside]
posted by corn_bread on Apr 16, 2013 - 20 answers

[Chappy Chanukkah party]: Lots of latkes. Now I need help with music and games. [more inside]
posted by anya32 on Nov 28, 2012 - 9 answers

I need costume suggestions for an LMFAO themed Halloween party. [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 on Sep 28, 2012 - 14 answers

I'm hosting a NYE party. The theme is time travel. I have a few ideas for food and drinks (and friends are bringing things, too), but can you give me some awesome ideas for making this party really fun and memorable? Any and all ideas are welcome! [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea on Dec 23, 2011 - 35 answers

I'm having a "P" party, please provide possible provisions, participations, and presentations. [more inside]
posted by theRussian on May 19, 2010 - 40 answers

I'm going to a Census 2010 party and I don't know what to bring! [more inside]
posted by rossination on Apr 1, 2010 - 14 answers

I'm going to a New Year's party. The theme is the 00 decade, and I can dress as any event/ figure from this decade. Ideas for something clever/ fun/ cute? I'm a short blonde girl, if it helps. Thanks!
posted by howgenerica on Dec 31, 2009 - 21 answers

My co-worker is hosting a Halloween-birthday party for her tween daughter and friends. Her daughter has decided she'd like to tell fortunes at her party and we're trying to come up with some cool, funny tween-friendly fortunes. Any ideas would be welcome.
posted by moonlitpines on Oct 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Anyone have any good ideas for a Halloween costume involving a mustache? [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Sep 29, 2009 - 32 answers

What activities or games would be good for a joint bachelor/ bachelorette party? [more inside]
posted by tacoma1 on Aug 24, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I throw an epic 21st birthday party? [more inside]
posted by sarahj on Jul 2, 2009 - 17 answers

Need help planning a themed Oscars/Housewarming Party! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jan 2, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm going to a fancy dress party, and the theme is 1978. What should I go as? [more inside]
posted by handee on Sep 30, 2008 - 24 answers

I'm hosting a death metal/black metal themed party on Friday. I would love some recommendations for ways to make it memorable. [more inside]
posted by sveskemus on Apr 15, 2008 - 21 answers

So, I have twenty-some unknown Barack Obama supporters coming to my house on Sunday, and I don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Mar 28, 2008 - 24 answers

What fun things can I do with paper planes? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

We're having a Fire and Ice party - how can we, 'scuse the pun, heat it up? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave on Oct 11, 2007 - 15 answers

What is a kick-ass idea for a party for a bunch of Toronto graduate students? [more inside]
posted by gavia on Nov 17, 2006 - 5 answers

Teenage Girl Filter: Working on planning a semi-formal Sweet Sixteen party for a teenage girl. Are there any good sources for party ideas? Theme ideas? Gift Ideas? We need help getting into the mind of a highschool girl to through a "cool" party.
posted by Mroz on Aug 31, 2005 - 9 answers