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Christmas Parties...What Do I Do?®- Reviews and Testimonials
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- "I love the way Christmas Parties is laid out—it's so easy to follow the different themes. Just to have all the games, crafts, and treats in one resource is terrific! As a mom who's always looking for party ideas, I know I'll be using this book for years to come."
- —Debbie Foster, Satisfied Customer, Colorado
- "We all want to create special holiday memories for our children—especially since it's only a matter of time before they stop 'believing.' But when it comes to Christmas parties for your children, does your 'Ho! Ho! Ho!' sound more like 'Bah, Humbug?' Don't lose the spirit of the season. Remember: Even Scrooge eventually realized the error of his ways! When it comes to throwing Christmas parties, party planner and author Wilhelminia Ripple insists, 'No more fussing, no more headaches. It couldn't be easier.' This may sound too much like Santa magic, but don't lose your childlike will to believe just yet. With a little elf-like innovation and planning, you can create a party that captures all the magic of the season without adding to your holiday stress. Ripple's award-winning What Do I Do?® series has been helping parents and teachers throw unique and memorable parties for years. Her latest title, Christmas Parties...What Do I Do?® is loaded with advice, recipes, and activities for Christmas parties that sparkle."
- —Susan Bouse, "Make Holiday Party Magic for Your Kids," Crib Notes Magazine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, November/December 2000
- "Say good-bye to humdrum holiday parties! Looking for original ideas for this year's Christmas party? If so, help is here in the form of a book full of fresh ideas to brighten up any holiday get-together. Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?®, written by Wilhelminia Ripple, contains over 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks. Highlights include how to build an edible snowman, make a human Christmas tree, and create elf handprints. The book also contains information on holiday traditions from other cultures and even some New Year’s party tips. In addition, it provides readers with helpful information about eliminating any holiday stress that might keep them from enjoying all those great holiday parties."
- —Kelly de la Rocha, About Families, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, November 2000
- "Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?® has clever advice, ideas, and recipes that take the stress out of throwing holiday parties for little elves."
- —Kids VT, Burlington, Vermont, November/December 2000
- "I really want to say thank you for the wonderful book you sent me. It is cute and very useful. The ideas I wanted the most were Christmas games, and this book is full of them. I have three of the books you have written and am amazed by your various ideas!"
- —Masako Matsumoto, Satisfied Customer, Japan
- "For anyone wanting to recapture the nostalgia and 'family friendliness' of the Christmas season, Wilhelminia Ripple’s Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?® is a terrific place to start! This attractively presented compendium offers more than 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks that will make every Christmas gathering fun and memorable. The themes offered for consideration include 'Christmas Trees, Stockings, and Candy Canes'; 'Snow, Snowmen, and Snowflakes'; 'Santa Claus and His Elves'; 'Rudolph and His Reindeer'; 'I Believe in Angels'; and 'Christmas Here, There, and Everywhere.' Thirty-six easy craft projects are clearly laid out with step-by-step illustrations. Christmas Parties is enhanced with 40 simple and delicious recipes for holiday treats and drinks, 36 'Santa-approved' games, and more. There are even suggestions for celebrating the end of the Christmas season with 'New Year’s Tips and Fun Party Ideas' from here at home and around the world. Christmas Parties is a thoroughly 'user-friendly' instructional reference that will be appreciated by one and all, year after year, Christmas after Christmas."
- —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review, Oregon, Wisconsin, December 2000
- "Award-winning author Wilhelminia Ripple has done it again with another in her series of What Do I Do?® books. In Christmas Parties, Ripple has filled 180 pages with clever advice, ideas, and recipes to take the stress out of children’s (as well as family) holiday parties. Discover easy craft projects to make, holiday goodies and drinks to prepare, as well as 36 games suitable for holiday play."
- —Claire Yezbak Fadden, San Diego Family Magazine, San Diego, California, December 2000
- "If you're planning a Christmas party, especially one for children, this might be a good investment. Ripple pretty much covers it all, from themes to games, to crafts and favors, to Christmas goodies and a few extras in the 'potpourri' chapter. The directions to all the projects and the punches are clear and understandable, and helpful symbols along with the directions assist even more. Watch out for the footprints; this sign indicates things could get rather messy. But don't miss out on making Christmas crackers; they are marked as a family favorite, attributed to Great Britain. Other countries' holiday traditions also are included, such as a Rutabaga Candle from Ireland and a Christmas seal from Denmark. Moving on to the goodies, the edible snowman sounds scrumptious. How could you go wrong with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate chips in the ingredients? A recipe for King Cake (from France) uses a dried bean in place of the plastic baby. The drinks go from a shivery snowball shake to Mexican Hot Chocolate. Packed with usable information, this book may just make your next party a winner. And if it's a real success, there are New Year's tips at the back of the book for your next party."
- —Judy Berger, The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 2000
- "With over 125 creative ideas for games, crafts, and holiday snacks, this book is perfect whether you’re giving your first party or you’re a seasoned pro looking for great new ideas! Divided into 6 great theme parties, the book features 36 easy craft projects, 36 Santa-approved games, and over 40 simple and delicious holiday goodies and drinks!"
- —Island Family, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, December 2000
- "Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?®, by award-winning author Wilhelminia Ripple, is an essential tool for planning a school or home holiday party. Like Santa’s sack of toys, this book is stuffed with clever advice, ideas for games, craft projects, and recipes that take the stress out of throwing a party for your favorite little elves."
- —Boise Family Magazine, Boise, Idaho, December 2000
- "I found Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?® a most inviting collection of ingenious ideas and inspiring activities. What a service you are doing in compiling so many engaging and
- doable projects for children and their grownups."
- —Antoinette Botsford, Children’s Editor, The Napra ReView, Eastsound, Washington, October 2000
- "Don’t let the Grinch get the better of you this holiday season. Far from adding to your holiday stress, the wonder on your little elves’ faces at the party might be just the break you needed."
- —Susan Bouse, "Add Sparkle Without Stress When Planning Kids’ Christmas Parties," Piedmont Parent, Jamestown, North Carolina, December 2000
- "Thank you so very much for the copy of your wonderful book. This is certain to be an anchor of mine for Christmas parties and for any gathering I may host."
- —Patricia Weinstein, Satisfied Customer, Colorado
- "Willie does it again! This book is fantastic! With more ideas than I have seen in any other book, this is a #1 hit. I received this book just in time for the Christmas season, and now I can prepare with the full confidence and support of the What Do I Do?® series."
- —Lin Junkin, Satisfied Customer, Colorado
- "The trick to creating and surviving any successful party is to begin with a theme. ’A theme gives you direction: It’s like a road map, helping you know where you’re going,’ says Wilhelminia Ripple, author of Christmas Parties…What Do I Do?® For instance, you might choose to plan your party around the popular theme of Santa and His Elves, perhaps including a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself. Or, you might try a less traditional theme, like Rudolph and His Reindeer, or even a Global Christmas celebration, incorporating food, games, and traditions from other cultures. Focusing on one or two themes not only saves you time when planning and preparing for the party, it also gives the party a special touch that will make it memorable."
- —Susan Bouse, "Be A Survivor When Planning Your Christmas Parties," Parents Today, Gainesville, Florida, November 2000
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