*contest closed* Treasure Hunt: Book of Clues for Parties *giveaway!*
Monday, June 15, 2009 Posted by The Mom Jen
“Treasure Hunt, A Book of Clues for Parties,” by Nancy Kruse isn’t your grandmother’s “how to entertain” manual. In her unique party-planning how-to book, she details how to have the most fun when you’re planning a gift-giving party for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Wedding or Baby Showers, even Christmas parties.
If you’ve ever been on a treasure hunt, you know how much fun and satisfaction you get when you find all the clues – and finally, the treasure. “Treasure Hunt” has all the information you’ll need to plan the perfect hunt, with gifts as the treasure.
About the author: Nancy Kruse has traveled extensively and has lived in 8 states with her husband, an underground construction inspector, and her four daughters. She enjoys reading, writing, poetry, and new creative projects. She currently lives in rural Georgia. Visit http://www.
Title: Treasure Hunt - A Book of Clues for Parties!
Author: Nancy Kruse
Genre: Nonfiction/Entertaining
ISBN: 978-1601455659
Publication Date: July 2008
Pages: 116
Price: $12.95
Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc.
Our take: What a fun, exciting way to throw a party! Scavenger hunts are a hit for everyone young and old! This would be a great book when you are planning a party at home. It gives you great clues for every room in the house, with one of my faves reading, "The next clue isn't hard to find, don't give us any flack. When we say the clue you're looking for is taped to your own back!" I'm eager to do something like this for my daughter's 11th birthday this year with our family gift, I think she'll be tickled pink! The very last chapter includes Christmas Clues, and what a great twist on party giving fun!
I have a copy of the book Treasure Hunt for one lucky reader of Therapeutic!!
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June 15, 2009 10:57 AM
I would have to say I loved helping to put together my nephew's birthday party. We went a little overboard with games and activities and kids were running around everywhere. The parents couldn't even keep up with them. LOL..
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June 15, 2009 11:15 AM
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June 15, 2009 11:16 AM
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June 15, 2009 11:46 AM
the best party was a its all going to the dogs where the kids had kids bring over their dogs and had events with trophies and treats and brought food donations for the shelter- there was even a pool for them to chill out in, and pictures and all sorts of fun stuff
June 15, 2009 12:12 PM
Easy, peasy...my son's 5th Birthday. It was an all-around Dino-Bash! Dino favors, dino decorations, a landscaped dino cake complete with archeologic dig ;) To top it off, all of the little kiddos got to go on a massive expedition and dig for dino bones!
June 15, 2009 12:12 PM
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June 15, 2009 12:21 PM
So my friends just offered to throw me a baby shower, and I'm so excited, it may end up being my favorite! I like going to those anyways. sunnykat82@hotmail.com
June 15, 2009 12:21 PM
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June 15, 2009 12:57 PM
I would say it was throwing my step moms 50th b-day party @ my house =)
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June 15, 2009 1:00 PM
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June 15, 2009 1:01 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:19 PM
My husband and I dressed up for my niece and nephew's birthday party. He was a army seargeant and I was a princess. We split up the boys and girls and had the best time except my hubbie made a little boy cry! Kinda funny...
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June 15, 2009 3:12 PM
We had a fun birthday party for my son last year. Everyone dressed as pirates, and we hunted for treasure, and ate pirate hat cake.
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June 15, 2009 3:57 PM
I just threw a big Mother's Day Tea party for my mom and MIL. We hung tissue paper pom poms from the ceiling, ate little tea sandwiches, and did crafts with my daughter. It was so much fun, albeit a ton of work. My daughter is just getting into the whole party thing and I'm finding out it's so much fun to throw kids's parties!
June 15, 2009 7:37 PM
My graduation party.
June 16, 2009 12:32 AM
My friends and I threw a big "White Trash Celebrity" party. It was a huge hit.
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June 16, 2009 12:32 AM
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June 16, 2009 9:03 AM
The best party I received was for my 30th birthday. It was so much fun! Thanks!
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June 16, 2009 4:54 PM
The best party I threw was a surprise party for my hubby's Thirtieth. He had no idea!
June 16, 2009 4:54 PM
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June 17, 2009 12:20 AM
I threw a pirate party for my son which was pretty darn cool.
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June 17, 2009 1:18 PM
I would love to win this. We recently had a party with some friends from church. It was so much fun. I would love to have a theme party next.
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June 17, 2009 7:31 PM
My sons first birthday was monster themed. It was so stinkin' cute.
June 18, 2009 10:42 AM
what a cool book!
We have a hawaiian party every single year and we always have a blast!!! Looking forward to it again this July!
June 18, 2009 10:42 AM
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June 18, 2009 11:04 AM
once I threw a party for my younger one at the park and kept so much food and activities..everyone enjoyed that.
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June 18, 2009 1:40 PM
The best party I threw was for my son's first birthday. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
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June 19, 2009 10:10 AM
The best party I've ever thrown was for my brothers birthday one year. Since his birthday is in October, I held a "Haolloween Bash" party. We had loads of games to play, all kinds of food and snacks, a DJ for the dance that I had and decorations galore. It was enjoyed by everyone.
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June 19, 2009 10:12 AM
I guess it would have to be my daughters sweet 16, She is autistic and has the mentality of about a 2-3 year old and I had never been so proud of her accomplishments. I have two other children and am proud of them as well but the most emotional was seeing my daughter all dressed up....her hair done and being able to walk in backless heels for the first time. She was absolutely breathtaking She'll be 21 this july
June 19, 2009 8:33 PM
My daughter's first birthday party. It was huge and all pink! We had swimming, a fun jump water slide, a ball pit and lots of games.
June 20, 2009 3:36 AM
We just had my mom's 83 rd birthday party and relatives came from all over,she was surprised and happy.
June 20, 2009 3:37 AM
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June 20, 2009 6:35 AM
My daughter's 10th birthday we had her friends over and they made some cute crafts and had a lot of fun.
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June 20, 2009 12:42 PM
The best party I received was a surprise 18th party for me! I was totally surprised and got some nice gifts and had alot of fun!
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June 20, 2009 12:43 PM
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June 20, 2009 4:35 PM
I organized a surprise party for my mom's bday!
June 21, 2009 5:28 AM
The best party given would have to be my daughter's first birthday. Just to see the look on her face said it all.
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June 21, 2009 9:01 AM
My mom and I completely planned my sisters wedding and my brothers wedding, and both turned out fabulous.
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June 21, 2009 9:25 AM
When I was in Elementary School there was a nasty bully who picked on me all the time. Well, my mom through me a Halloween Party and invited of all people...the BULLY! Turns out, nobody had ever invited her to a party. After that, she became my 'protector'.
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June 21, 2009 2:22 PM
Celebrated my Grandmother's 96th year of triumph as a wonderful celebration with family and friends!
June 21, 2009 7:43 PM
THe best party I threw was my 21st birthday. We had food catered from a lot of different restaurants. I gave Boy and GIrl Giftbags to the attendees and we had a DJ. It was a lot of fun.
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June 21, 2009 7:44 PM
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June 21, 2009 9:06 PM
The best party I ever threw was a 4th of July Bash. We had a hue bar-b-q with all the neighbors. We pooled our money and bought massive fireworks for the event.
June 21, 2009 9:06 PM
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June 22, 2009 12:27 AM
My husband belongs to an international club and every year we have a themed party for the country or state where the meeting will be. I think the best party was the Canada theme.
June 22, 2009 6:11 AM
New Years Eve Part where my husband was the New Baby with a sheet as a diaper
June 22, 2009 6:27 AM
The best party I've ever received is my high school graduation party that was given at our camp on the lake. I guess my folks wanted to keep an eye on me. Everyone had a great time. a few were thrown in the lake with their clothes on. No drinking was allowed. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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June 22, 2009 7:17 AM
The best party I've ever thrown was my daughter's Hawaiian themed party! All the girls wore lays and grass skirts, and each received a Hawaiian themed party bag! We also made up a game, a lot like the show survivor, and it was a hit! After, the played on our swing set and had water fights!
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June 22, 2009 7:21 AM
The best party I have ever thrown was for my daughter 2 years ago at Halloween. Her bday is in October so we had a "Halloween" birthday party. Everybody, adults included, dressed up. My husband snuck out and dressed as the grim reaper! He came back and just started walking around silently and had everybody who didn't know who it was scared and screaming and at one point there were several people running from him! We had so much fun!!! We had eyeball cupcakes, worm cupcakes, witches brew punch which actually glowed!!!
June 22, 2009 8:25 AM
we just had a graduation party for my daughter kayla it was lots of fun and we are soooooooooooooo very proud of her :)
June 22, 2009 8:26 AM
The best party I've received was my Sweet Sixteen party.
June 22, 2009 8:27 AM
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June 22, 2009 9:45 AM
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June 22, 2009 1:26 PM
My mom 60th Birthday Party and my oldest son Graduation/Open House.
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