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1. Party Activities
•Gotta Getta Gift" party •"Cheers to Charity" party
•"Hello" party •"Show and Tell" party

2. Party Favors
3. Planning a menu: Munchies in a Minute
4. More Party Tips

Plan games or activities around helping each other find that perfect gift on their list. Here are some suggestions for you:


•	Place all holiday lists in a basket.
•	Host picks a list one at a time.
•	Host searches for the items on eBay.
•	Host helps guests bid or Buy it Now.


•	Ask guests what their favorite holiday toy was when they were growing up.
•	Host searches for that specific toy on eBay.
•	Nostalgic and fun, brings back holiday joy.


•	Ask guests to write down a specific item they'd like to hunt for on eBay.
•	Host collects requests and shows party goers how to find their items.
•	(alt idea: Ask guests to write on a piece of paper a specific item they'd guess wouldn't be found on eBay. It would be fun for the host to try to hunt for that specific item.)


•	For people on their lists with "question marks" by their name, why not use eBay to generate creative gift ideas?
•	Ask guests to describe the person in question. (ex: "Bill, is the biggest jokester. Loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. And will do anything for Buster, his dog.")
•	With this information, the host runs a bunch of different searches on eBay. (ex: "funny coffee mug," "Pittsburgh Steelers," "dog lover," or "Holiday gifts")


•	The most efficient way to teach your friends about eBay? Have a demonstration!
•	Have everyone gather around the computer while you show them how to post a message on the chat board, watch you bid on an item, or list an item for sale, or leave feedback for someone.
•	Great party activity for new users who've always wanted to learn how to do it eBay.


•	Have people bring things to the party they'd like to donate to your charity. (ex: books, antiques, jewelry etc.)
•	When guests arrive at the party, each item is exchanged for a raffle ticket.
•	Host draws a name for the raffle and that person wins a door prize!


•	If your friends are not ones to lug items to a party, invite them over to teach them how to bid on items in the charity section of eBay!
•	Most people would be happy to learn that there are rare finds in the charity section (ex: clothes that were worn on HBO's "Sex and the City," and beenie babies autographed by celebrities etc.)


•	Have each person hold up an item they found or sold on eBay.
•	Everyone guesses how much that person bought or sold that particular item for.
•	The person who guesses the closest dollar amount either wins a prize or at the very least, gets to go next!


•	Ask each guest what item was their favorite eBay find.
•	Try searching again for that specific item together on eBay. Who knows? Maybe you'll find the exact same deal again, or better yet, something even more extraordinary!


•	Make holiday ornaments/decorations at your party to donate to a charity.
•	Or, better yet - sell them on eBay and have the money go to charity.


•	Take a digital picture of each guest with the items they've donated and include these photos in your charity's next newsletter or website update.
•	Encourages people all around the world to join in on your eBay charity efforts!
•	You can also email these photos to guests after the party as a "Thank you."


•	Form 2 groups, have each group submit 10 questions about eBay that they already know the answers to. (ex: "How much feedback do you need to earn a yellow star?", "What does eBay stand for?" etc.)
•	Each group takes turns and asks the other group their questions and the group with the most answers correct wins!

To get the party started, eBay will send you support materials for your guests as well as a special host gift-especially for you! Email us the date of the party and how many guests you're inviting:

gottagettagift@ebay.com hello@ebay.com	cheerstocharity@ebay.com showandtell@ebay.com


•	Whip up a batch of festive cookies!
•	Just buy several different varieties of pre-made cookie dough.
•	Slice, sprinkle with colored sugar or crushed peppermint sticks, bake and set on a decorative holiday dish.
•	Cover in colored plastic wrap, attach a bow.


•	Buy an oversized mug.
•	Fill with flavored coffee packets, teas, chocolate, or small cookies.


•	Find decorative bottles with stoppers. Fill with a quality olive oil and a combination of your favorite herbs and spices.
•	Let sit for at least two weeks to marinate.
•	Attach a bow.


•	Put together a book of your favorite recipes printed on decorative paper.
•	You can have it spiral bound or use a hole punch and tie with ribbons.

Pot luck? An All Dessert party? There's no wrong answer. But if you're like most of us, you'll opt for munchies in a minute!


•	Cut up into cubes 1 lb of cheese.
•	Top with a can of chili.
•	Microwave for about 5 minutes.
•	Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.


•	Buy frozen meatballs.
•	Cook according to directions.
•	Place party toothpicks in them.
•	Serve with barbecue sauce.


•	Buy frozen eggless vegetarian egg rolls.
•	Microwave for a minute
•	Wrap it up in a sheet of nori (seaweed)
•	Top with some chopped avocado.


•	Top snack crackers with assorted cheeses (even cream cheeses) peanut butter, tuna spread, jams, egg salad or luncheon meat.


•	Cut whole wheat bread into 1" squares.
•	Spread with mayonnaise.
•	Sprinkle with any grated hard cheese.
•	Broil until cheese is browned.


•	Cut up raw veggies (carrots, celery, green and red peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes etc.)
•	Dip - Mix one pint of sour cream with any one package of Onion or Vegetable soup mix.


•	Be sure that you answer every question a guest may have on the invitation.


•	Guide guests to the entrance with visible signs such as balloons or lights.


•	Have an official greeter to welcome guests.


•	Control music volume and room temperature.


•	Provide name tags when the guests do not know each other or have not seen each other in a while.


•	Be relaxed and comfortable yourself, to set the example for your guests.

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