{"id":36349,"date":"2016-03-15T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=36349"},"modified":"2019-06-27T15:06:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T22:06:41","slug":"how-to-plan-a-going-away-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/15\/how-to-plan-a-going-away-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Going Away Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/7479822790_f69bddca00_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-36351\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36351\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/7479822790_f69bddca00_z.jpg\" alt=\"How to Plan a Going Away Party\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/7479822790_f69bddca00_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/7479822790_f69bddca00_z-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Saying goodbye to a friend or loved one who\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving<\/a>\u00a0away can be difficult to do. Rather than send them away on a solemn note, why not celebrate this new chapter in their lives with a going away party? Parties&#8211;no matter what type&#8211;are all about the details! So, here are a few tips and ideas on how to plan a going away party.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Choose a Theme<\/h4>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to begin planning is by choosing a theme. Incorporating the destination into the food, decor, and games is a great way to say \u201cBon Voyage,\u201d \u201cAdios\u201d or \u201cFarewell!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are just a few ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHappy Trails\u201d (maybe for someone who\u2019s westward-bound or a horse lover)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe\u2019ll Miss you a Latte\u201d (for the coffee lover or someone who\u2019s heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/07\/27\/moving-to-seattle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seattle<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cBon Voyage\u201d (someone moving <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/10\/20\/10-things-to-do-before-moving-internationally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internationally<\/a> or setting sail)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAdventure is out there!\u201d (UP!-themed party for a Disney lover)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cAdios, Amigo!\u201d (for those heading south of the border)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cOh, The Places You\u2019ll Go\u201d (Dr. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seuss-themed party for a recent graduate or someone heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/04\/30\/college-moving-timeline-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">college<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Food and Drinks<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4398626573_283c1f0a4c_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-36352\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-36352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4398626573_283c1f0a4c_z-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How to Plan a Going Away Party\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4398626573_283c1f0a4c_z-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/4398626573_283c1f0a4c_z.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Travel and food go hand-in-hand. So it\u2019s no wonder that there are so many foods and drinks named after cities. Try serving some of these dishes and saying goodbye will be easier to stomach (see what I did there?).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beef Manhattan <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alabama Slammer cocktail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boston Cream Pie<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Long Island Iced Tea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Buffalo Wings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New York-style Cheesecake<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Philadelphia Cheesesteak<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barbecue. St. Louis-style, Kansas City-style, Santa Maria-style (Central Coast California); take your pick!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">California Roll<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Decorations<\/h4>\n<p>Sure, you can go to a party store and buy decorations, but where\u2019s the fun in that? Party decor can be as unique and creative as you are and personalizing them around the guest of honor is a fun and heartfelt way to send them off! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=pinterest&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a> and Etsy are wonderful sources for ideas. Here are some:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create a banner out of an old map. If you want to really personalize it, use the current location at the beginning of the banner and the destination at the end.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decorate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving boxes<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Shipping-boxes-supplies\/Shipping-supplies\/Cushion-Sorb-Recycled-Packing-Paper-2x-300?id=8754&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packing paper<\/a> with phrases like \u201cFragile\u201d or \u201cHandle with Care.\u201d Allow guests to write messages on them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Display a vintage suitcase for guests to leave cards or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/certificate\/default.aspx?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gifts<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make a photo booth out of moving boxes and have guests pose with fun travel-themed props!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Games and Entertainment<\/h4>\n<p>Of course, you have to keep your guests entertained. Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2015\/12\/12\/songs-that-say-goodbye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">playlist<\/a> of goodbye-centric songs to play in the background. You can include hits like \u201cDon\u2019t You (Forget About Me)\u201d by Simple Minds, \u201cBye Bye Bye\u201d by \u2018NSYNC, or \u201cHello Goodbye\u201d by The Beatles.<\/p>\n<p>Party games can border on cheesy sometimes, so to get your guests involved, make it a competition! Offer a goody bag or prize for winners.<\/p>\n<p>Try this game idea! Tape a map of the United States to the wall and tape balloons on each of the state capitals (or just a few to make it harder). Give each guest a dart and whoever is able to pop a balloon gets a prize!<\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Enviro-Bubble-Roll?mid=99&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20160315-howtoplana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bubble wrap<\/a>, right?!? There are lots of fun <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/07\/23\/bubble-wrap-games-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">games<\/a> you can play with bubble wrap, like Freeze Dance or Hop Scotch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you hosted a going away party or been the guest of honor? Leave your fun and unique party ideas in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/andrewsan\/7479822790\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flickr:\u00a0andrewsan\/via:cc<\/a>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kristinausk\/4398626573\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flickr:\u00a0kristinausk\/via:cc<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saying goodbye to a friend or loved one who\u2019s moving\u00a0away can be difficult to do. Rather than send them away on a solemn note, why not celebrate this new chapter in their lives with a going away party? Parties&#8211;no matter what type&#8211;are all about the details! So, here are a few tips and ideas on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":36357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9,6,198,7],"tags":[44,240,116,126,2169,174],"class_list":["post-36349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moving-2","category-moving-fun","category-planning","category-tips-tricks","tag-crafts","tag-diy","tag-moving-fun-2","tag-moving-supplies","tag-planning","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36349"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48333,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36349\/revisions\/48333"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}