Write driving directions on the back of the party invitation
Raise your hand if you have ever a) bought a birthday present for your kid's friend while on the way to the kid's birthday party, and/or b) hopped in the car with minutes to spare before the start of said party only to realize you have no idea where it is. I've never done either of these things, mind you. I'm just wondering if you have. Ahem.
Shivani's hack won't get the present purchased the week before the party, but it will help save some driving hassle on the way there:
As soon as I get an invite in the mail (birthday, wedding, party, etc.), I write down the directions on the back of the card using the Internet. That way, there is no scrambling the day of the event to get the directions.
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We have started to add the directions to our Google Calendar with the event - then we can not lose them, wherever we are!
Posted by: RobMonroe | 22 October 2009 at 12:31 PM
my mom always had a box of neutral gifts just in case. books, puzzles, art supplies, that kind of stuff.
Posted by: shirky | 22 October 2009 at 12:58 PM
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Rose | 31 October 2009 at 03:30 PM
We also use the labels, but usually to print a map to put on the back of the invitation. This is a big help for those without GPS/ smartphone readily available, or if your address is one that doesn't show up reliably in those systems.
We also really try to buy rectangular invitations now so we can print the details directly on the card.
Posted by: Mia J. | 26 October 2011 at 02:15 PM