Plan a Progressive Leaf Raking Party – Fall Party Ideas

Raking your lawn this fall doesn’t have to be a lonely, back-breaking activity. It could actually turn into a fabulous fall party idea!

Luann Grosscup and Jo O’Connor Tazelaar, authors of the book “Instant Parties” have a great idea for getting the whole neighborhood involved. Throw a Progressive Leaf Raking Party this autumn season! Grab your gloves and bags and get the party started.

Set up a potluck buffet at one house, or have each participating household provide a different part of the meal when the raking is done in their yard. Go for hearty, enticing autumn fare such as chili with all the fixings (onions, sour cream, cheese, jalapenos), warm garlic bread, chicken noodle soup served in mugs, corn bread, taffy apples, big peanut butter, chocolate chip, or oatmeal-raisin cookies, and maple fudge. Wash it down with water, apple cider, hot cocoa, and flavored coffees.

Pull out a boom box and turn it to a peppy radio station that everyone can agree on. Play “Name That Tune” if the DJ doesn’t announce the song. Get the kids involved–they’ll think this work is play. If there’s too many pokes by big rakes in little hands, send them to the backyard with some supervision and they’ll still enjoy the food and the fun.