Monday, August 25, 2014

Theme Party Ideas

One issue with selling a product that basically does the same thing is that some guests might not be ready to book "the same party" over and over again.  If you're afraid that might be the case, you might consider throwing "theme parties" with fun gimmicks or discounts (I recommend 10% with the purchase of a Buy 3 Get 1 FREE set).  Here are a few that might help you fill your calendar:
  • Ice Cream "Sundays" - Bring one of those 5 gallon buckets of ice cream and have each guest bring her favourite topping.  All your hostess has to have is bowls!  After your initial demonstration, have your guests make their own ice cream sundae.  Have a vote and give a prize for the best sundae.  Point out how long they would have had to wait to dip their ice cream if they painted their nails!
  • Margarita Mondays - If you need some additional bookings during the week, come up with a theme for each day!  You bring the mix and salt, the hostess provides tequila and glasses.  Everyone can sip margaritas while they try their nails.  Suggest a drink limit to your hostess to prevent drunk buyers' remorse.
  • Nail Polish Graveyard - This is one I learned in Mary Kay.  Have your guests bring an old nail polish to put in your "graveyard" [read trash can].  They have to say why they're getting rid of it, and you can provide a reason why Jamberry shields are better.  Offer a discount on 1 product for each they throw away (3 nail polishes = 3 discounted wraps).
  • Pedi Party - Have your guests come ready to try wraps on their toes.  Point out they don't need to wear sandals!
Another fun idea is to visit this fun site to discover what little known holidays are coming up.  I thumbed through it, and here are some ideas I came up with.  Post yours in the comments below!

January

  • January 2 is Personal Trainer Day - Have each guest bring their trainer (if they have one).  Discount Fitness wraps (Cheerleaders, W.O.D., etc).
  • January 5 is Bird Day - Decorate with all those discount bird ornaments you find right after Christmas.  Discount bird-themed wraps (Early Bird, Peacock, Take Flight, etc.).
  • January 10 is Cut Energy Costs Day - Find some alternative ways to heat the wraps and show them off!
February
  • Romance Party - Have a party by candlelight to help everyone get ready for their Valentine's date.
  • February is Library Lovers Month - Everyone should bring her favourite book!  Discount reading or writing-themed wraps (Alphabet, Newspaper, etc.).
  • February 7 is Bubblegum Day - Bring gum for the guests or have them bring their favourite kind to share.  Figure out a special for the Bubblegum wrap.
March
  • March is Cheerleading Saftey Month - Decorate with pom-poms and show off your Cheerleader wraps!
  • As Easter is in April this year, you can bring Easter Eggs with booking prizes inside them for your centrepiece!
  • March 2 is "Old Stuff" Day - Encourage everyone to wear vintage clothing.  Discount one set of wraps that matches her outfit.
April
  • April 7 is No Housework Day - Really, you don't have to think of anything special.  Just give them a day off of Housework!
  • April 11 is A Day Without Shoes - Have everyone bring an extra pair of shoes to donate to the needy. 
May
  • May is Photo Month - Have everyone  bring their favourite digital photo and make custom wraps.  You could also offer a discount on Snapshot for the month.
  • May 17 is Bike to Work Day - Vintage Bicycles is a great promo for this!
June
  • June 5 is Running Day - If you have an active bunch, they could try on their samples and then go for a run.  Running Girl wraps are a great promotion!
  • June 14 is Blood Donor Day - Offer a discount for anyone who can show proof they donated blood that day!
  • June 18 is Sushi Day - Have sushi brought in for hors d'oevres.
  • June 21 is Flip Flop Day - Everyone wears their flip flops.  We have a wrap for that too!
  • June 23 is Pink Day - Everyone should wear pink.  Discount pink wraps!
July
  • July is Ice Cream Month - What a perfect time to have Sundae parties!
  • July 7 is Chocolate Day - Have each guest bring enough of their favourite type of chocolate to share!
August
  • August 4 is Sister's Day - Have every guest bring her sister and pick out one wrap for her!
  • August 4 is also Friendship Day - You can have them bring a friend and a sister!
September
  • September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Hold parties to bring in donations for your favourite ovarian cancer foundation.  Donate a portion of every teal wrap's cost to the same.
  • September 8 is Literacy Day - See February's Library Lover's Month, but instead of just a book, bring a book to donate to a literacy programme
  • September 13 is Stand Up to Cancer Day - Pick a cancer and hold parties to earn donations for that cancers' foundation.
  • September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day - Bring eye patches (get them on sale after Halloween) and hold the party while you talk like a pirate.
  • September 22 is Wife Appreciation Day - Have your guests bring their husbands.
  • September 29 is Heart Day - Hold a party to raise awareness of heart disease and strokes.  Provide lots of red food.
October
  • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Hold parties to bring in donations for your favourite breast cancer foundation.  Donate a portion of every pink wrap's cost to the same.
  • October 5 is Teachers Day - Have each guest bring her child's favourite teacher (or her favourite teacher if she's still in University.)
  • October 10 is Cake Decorating Day - Have each guest bring cake decorating items.  Bring cupcakes.  Everyone gets to decorate her own cupcake.  Cupcake wraps!!
  • October 18 is Chocolate Cupcake Day - Do the same thing.  You have 2 chances!
  • October 27 is Mother-in-Law Day - Have each guest bring her mother-in-law.
November
  • November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Hold parties to bring in donations for your favourite prostate cancer foundation.  Donate a portion of every moustache wrap's cost to the same.
  • November 11 is Origami Day - [After Remembrance Day/Veteran's Day events] Have guests learn some origami with their new wraps on (you can't do that with fresh nail polish!). 
December
  • December 8 is Brownie Day - Bring brownies!
  • December 16 is Chocolate Covered Day - Bring fruit and crackers and melted chocolate for hors d'ouvres.
  • December 27 is Make Paper Snowflakes Day - Bring paper and scissors and have everyone make snowflakes!
So, there's a ton of ideas, and I'm certain you all have plenty more.  Write out your favorite theme party idea in a comment below!




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