Family Shabbat, little inexpensive touches

amother

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 10:29 am

B”H,we are going to have a family Shabbat where all of the siblings will be able to be together at the same time.
Reason is for a great Simcha, B”H

Looking for additional little touches to make it special
5 couples plus kids all ages, under 10yrs.

Food only in the kitchen and dining area. This I’m very strict about.

All advises welcomed

amother

Purple

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 10:33 am

First, accept there may be food outside kitchen/ dining room even if you explain your rules. Hire additional help to clean after the party. Look away to keep shalom.

Buy a big family game, like ticket to ride or pandemic. New for you, new for them.

Put out picture albums that have pictures of the relatives or of family you share.

chanchy123

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 10:36 am

Have bentchers made up, it’s so much easier to follow zemirot when everyone is on the same page literally, and then you have a nice souvenir from the event.

amother

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 10:39 am

chanchy123 wrote:

Have bentchers made up, it’s so much easier to follow zemirot when everyone is on the same page literally, and then you have a nice souvenir from the event.

I’m from OOT can you link, where to buy

I accept that there may be food other places,
What I was referring to is if I give out a guest bag, I don’t want to put chocolates or any food inside.
I was thinking of putting water bottles for the room, what else? But inexpensive

Also my kids have the same rule in their house

imasinger

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 11:32 am

- Welcome signs made by your kids on all guest room doors.
- Print out labels to go on your water bottles with date and occasion.
- Small, Shabbos usable toys for kids (think playing cards, beach balls, rattles), also can be personalized
- Small photo albums with pics of all kids (ask each family to send pics, print copies for all, put in small books

amother

Lime

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 12:19 pm

Place cards at the table that get switched at every seuda so that everyone gets a chance to talk to everyone, sit next to saba and savta, etc

amother

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:05 pm

Welcome signs and place cards are great ideas
Easy to DIY
THANKS
Keep it coming

amother

Coral

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:21 pm

Have toys for kids to play with. Serve buffet do no standing in kitchen and serving. Lots of cleaning help.

#Happymom

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:23 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

What can I put in a guest bag besides water bottles

Something small for the kids!!!
Maybe some costume jewelry for the girls, some playing cards for the boys, bouncing balls..

ra_mom

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:47 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

What can I put in a guest bag besides water bottles

Tissues. Tylenol packets (adults or children). Mini mouthwash. Dollar store hard books for the kids.

chanchy123

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:52 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Sorry I live in Israel do can’t give a specific suggestion. To cut costs you can print out your own bentchers at home.

chanchy123

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 1:54 pm

You can have a different family or two in charge of setting up and/or clearing for each meal. My MIL lets the girls choose fancy napkins and table decor when the grandkids and great grandkids come over, they love designing the table settings.

amother

Yellow

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 2:36 pm

not sure on your budget but maybe cozy sorta matchy inexpensive socks/slippers?

our family does custom tshirts for big gathering (each family pays for their own shirts), but it is really special to be able to remember when we pull the shirt from the drawer for pjs/at-home lounging later on

amother

Sun, Jan 24 2021, 2:43 pm

I love the suggestions - it’s not that many of us

My DD made the kids matching personalized zip ups,
She also made personalized napkins with the guest of honor’s name

I don’t want to put Tylenol in case one of the little kids gets into the bag.

We are all in one house so if anyone needs anything they can just ask the hosting family