Celebrate Everything: How to Have a Mini-Party Every Day

What are you excited about today? Don’t wait for milestones. Celebrate the little things with a mini-party and create cherished memories every day. It’s easy. Here’s how.

Don’t wait for the “big event” to celebrate.

Take time today to celebrate the little things.

Here are a few ideas of things that are out of the ordinary, worthy of a short burst Mini Party:

• the beginning or ending of a project
• your child’s recital, sporting event or good report
• season premiere or finale of your favorite TV series
• binge party for a new show
• a friend visiting that you haven’t seen for awhile
• new haircut, outfit or eyeglasses that make you feel fabulous
• new decor in your home that you want to show off
• the season opener of your favorite team
• premier of a highly anticipated movie
• a new album you want to share
• absolutely anything 

Don’t have a reason to celebrate today?

There’s a reason to celebrate every day with daily holidays.

See our list of National Day of & daily celebrations for every day of the year. Some are funny, some are yummy, and others teach you something new.

All give you a reason to celebrate, to play, to have fun with family and friends. We show you how – from easy to awesome!

A Mini Party makes mini-celebrating easy.

How much time can you devote to your Mini Party?

This is where “Celebration Modules” come in.

You can go with one type of celebration module for as long as you wish, or you can stack several a-few-minutes-modules of each type for your Quick Party.

• Decorating Module
• Food Module
• Entertainment Module
• Costume Module

A Mini Party can have the same elements as a big party, only scaled down so it’s fast to plan, and quick to pull together.

Which modules do you want to add to your party?

Decorating Module

Make it as simple or elaborate as you want, to match your time, energy, and resources.

• a string of lights
• balloons
• a sign
• flowers
• a themed wreath
• garland or bunting
• a food bar

Food Module

Again, keep it as simple or elaborate as you wish.

• order in
• cupcakes, cake pops, or desserts
• make a themed beverage by adding an interesting name to a favorite drink
• wine or beer
• make a punch or smoothie bar, or hot chocolate bar – or any other beverage
• cookie, dessert or appetizer buffet table
• appetizers and finger foods
• any themed food such as candy, all the way to a full meal

Entertainment Module

Is there time in a mini-celebration for entertainment? Of course, it is often the center of everything.

• photo booth props for selfies
• do a quick quiz
• listen to themed music
• board game
• outdoor event like Survivor
• scavenger hunt
• movie that goes with theme
• action game like capture the flag
• dance
• sparklers and/or fireworks
• confetti or party poppers
• gifts/prizes

Costume Module

Most celebrations lend themselves to some party garb.

• themed hat or headband
• themed t-shirt
• specialty glasses
• specialty contact lenses
• a stick-on moustache
• themed makeup
• themed jewelry
• glow-in-the-dark items
• plush onesie PJs
• full themed costume