I compiled a printable that includes all of the information that one should need to plan a small gathering, like a birthday party, shower, or holiday celebration.  I found it quite useful as prior to this printable, I was writing, losing and re-writing guest lists, favors, and shopping lists over and over again on random scraps of paper.  So hopefully this one helps you guys as much as it has helped me! 

For many, a street corner littered with Garage Sale Signs, shows the arrival of summer; a season of freedom from winter coats, super staticky hair and harsh winter driving.  A fresh breath of air!  That is, until you land on a year where you can no longer contain the growing, mutating pile of junk that has accumulated over the years, in its
sequestered area.  Then the littering of signs turns into a cognitive coaster ride with thoughts bouncing from Denial:
“Maybe I could rejig these boxes to make everything fit for one more year!” to Optimism: “I’m going to do this and just get it over with- it won’t take that long right?!, I mean it’s only a few boxes!” to Ultraism: “The right thing to do
is just to donate the lot of it. I am so greatful for the blessings in my life! And there are those with so much less, wouldn’t it be so great to see the looks on the faces or those less fortunate?!” and of course my personal favorite, and go-to, Anger “This crap is hittin the trash like T- yesterday. Those damn ungrateful kids have way too much, I mean WAY too much! It is disgusting! That is it- I am not doing this shit, they are. As a thank you to me for being so damn loving and  generous all of the time!"