How to Plan a July 4th Party in Less Than an Hour

As a busy mom, I know time is precious. Checking the calendar daily is a must for keeping my family on schedule. But sometimes a holiday (like July 4th!) can sneak up unexpectedly and I find myself scrambling to make plans. Planning a get-together at the last minute can make busy parents even more stressed because we think it takes days to put together a memorable celebration. But not anymore…

Punchbowl, the gold standard in online invitations, just announced that they now offer text invitations. With the free app from Punchbowl, you can personalize digital invitations for a party in just a few minutes, send them to your phone contacts via text, and get RSVPs from your guests instantly. Game. Changer. I can literally wake up on July 4th, decide to host a BBQ, and pull it off in an hour while looking like I spent days planning.

The team at Punchbowl recommends some other fantastic apps with “on-demand” services to help pull together the rest of the party.

Here’s everything you need to plan a July 4th celebration in less than an hour (really!):

• Send Text Invites: Download the free app from Punchbowl to send digital invitations by text message and get RSVPs instantly.
• Order Groceries: Get groceries delivered to your door in as little as 1 hour with Instacart. No trip to the supermarket? Yes, please.
• Buy Party Supplies: Set the scene with patriotic paper goods and decorations from Party City. Order online and pick them up at your local store to save time.
• Find a Playlist: No need to hunt for your party jams. Cue up this festive July 4th playlist on Spotify.
  

Ready to plan your July 4th BBQ? Now, thanks to Punchbowl, it’s never too late! Get started here: www.punchbowl.com/partyplanning. Happy 4th everyone!