Graduations are celebratory and after all of the excitement graduates need to have something to ease the transition from before to after. Offer an After-Graduation Make-Over Party. Arrange for a hairstylist, make-up artist and nail professional to work during the event. Ask each attendee to bring a personal storyboard of their upcoming goals and ask the attendees to wear spa attire. Feature an etiquette instructor for whole-life skills and job interview techniques. During the job interview training, have the attendees share their personal story board.

With the completion of each makeover, instruct the attendees in modeling techniques and film the mini-fashion show. Host a tea tasting “journey” for beverage and entertainment. Just as some wines are identified by name from regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux or Champagne, many teas are indentified by regions of world. This can provide the basis for an extraordinary “journey.” Destination considerations are: Assam tea, Ceylon tea, Nepal tea, Turkish tea and traditional Navajo Nation tea for an inspiration to life’s journey:

A half-moon cup holds an inspiration
Like a stellar destination far away…
Yet so near to sip tea amongst friends who care
And share this quintessential journey today
© Kelly McBride Loft 2012