With the Academy Awards just a few nights away, you may be starting to stress out as you prepare to host a viewing party. Luckily, the Oscars are practically begging for a corresponding event and coming up with some quick ideas to keep your guests entertained is as easy as saying "action!"
Make sure there's plenty of food. The ceremony is long and you don't want your guests feeling hungry before Best Picture is announced. Plastic dinnerware is ideal for a night like this and ready-made food will alleviate a lot of your responsibilities. You can find any number of quickly-heated party dishes at the grocery store and chips and dip will work wonders here. Try and stick to easily-handled food as your guests will be eating on the couch.
Use the many, many commercial breaks to mingle. You can find a printable list of movie trivia online in no time. Organizing an informal Oscar pool will keep your guests engaged throughout the evening.
When the evening's festivities are over, send your guests home with a movie-themed goodie bag. Some quick party favor ideas are flavored popcorn, mini boxes of candy and a personalized gift like a tiny Oscar statue, if you're feeling creative.
