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Having a friend or loved one leave because they are moving to a new city to begin a new life can be tough. Even if the move is temporary, the closer the day gets the more emotional you feel. You can feel happy for them but that does not change the fact that you will miss them. Even if they are excited about their new life, it is still difficult to move to a new place. If you have a friend who is about to embark on the chance of a lifetime in a new city, make sure you give them an appropriate goodbye. A great going away party that includes all of their friends and family and makes them feel loved and supported. First find them a great gift. You can can all pitch in for something, or you can go it alone. Consider a gift something special such as handmade bags to pack their belongings in or leather journals to record their upcoming adventures. Once you have picked out the perfect gift, the party planning can begin.

A party is not a party until there is plenty of great food. You may want to choose a theme for the party food. If your friend or loved one loves a certain foods, try serving dishes that fit the bill. Maybe they love Mexican food and you can create a delicious taco bar they will love. Or they might love pizza, so you can serve a variety of delicious pizza choices. Whatever you choose, provide a few alternatives for those with allergies or different tastes. Remember to offer a variety of beverages. To keep things simple, put cans and bottles in a cooler. Instead of serving complicated drinks or having a full bar, you can just serve beer, sodas, and waters. Finally, remember everyone‘s sweet tooth. Serve a decorated cake featuring a personalized going away message, and remember to snap a photo before cutting.

You can decorate for the party as simple or as elaborate as you would like. With enough time and money, you can go all out and create a truly festive environment. However, those with a budget have still plenty of options. Gather balloons in various colors and display them around the room. Balloons can even feature going away messages for the guest of honor. You can also create hand crafted signs. This works well because party guests can write messages on the sign and send them off with your loved one. With a bit of planning, you can send your friend off with a great party.

Filed under: Fun Stuff on June 15th, 2010