@ Jen & TheresaBen
We are having our Tricky Tray in March and we have just started to get donations now by face to face, on-line and mail.


Questions.... I tried to request Disney Tickets online I filled out everything and din't even get to submit it because now its says.....
» Disney/ABC/ESPN is not currently accepting applications «

Does anyone know whats going on? is that normal? Will they open up again??

I am wondering the same thing - how early do you send out requests and with the holidays coming do we wait?

How far in advance do you start sending out requests for donations? How early is to early?

Other parent sponsored sign up parties that have worked well for us

Mom's Martini party
Mom's Margarita Party
Dad's Poker Night
Kid's cookie decorating
Kid's movie night
Trivia night for adults

Teacher ideas-
Bedtime story at your home
Tutoring or mentoring a science fair project
Museum, movie or ice skating with a teacher

School-based ideas that really work well for us:

Principal for the Day
Reserved Parking Spot
Teacher for the Day
Lunch with the School Counselor
Marquee posting of birthdays

Parties that have been sponsored by teachers, usually two teachers at a time (some are sign up parties -just sign up your name on the list, and some are up for the highest bidder:

Afternoon of Art with teacher
Bowling Party with teacher
Pool Party with teacher
Mom & Me Tea Party with Principal & VP
Sock Hop at School
Pajama "Almost" over at the school
Saturday outing with the teacher

We have some great sign-up parties sponsored by parents in the planning:

Flights of Scotch (adults)
Swim party (Kids)
Garden/Springtime craft party (Kids)
Mixology 101 (adults)
Surf Lessons (kids)
Cupcakes & Champagne tasting party (adults)
Dinner party with the Chef (we have a couple of renowned chefs as parents)
Bike Maintenance Class (adult)
Beer Brewing Class (adult)
Dinner parties (adult)

A couple of others that have gone over well, but I still need to find sponsors to organize

Harry Potter Party (kids)
Scavenger Hunt in Limos (adults)
Moms night out - reception at an art studio

School-based ideas that really work well for us:

Principal for the Day
Reserved Parking Spot
Teacher for the Day
Lunch with the School Counselor
Marquee posting of birthdays

Parties that have been sponsored by teachers, usually two teachers at a time (some are sign up parties -just sign up your name on the list, and some are up for the highest bidder:

Afternoon of Art with teacher
Bowling Party with teacher
Pool Party with teacher
Mom & Me Tea Party with Principal & VP
Sock Hop at School
Pajama "Almost" over at the school
Saturday outing with the teacher

We have some great sign-up parties sponsored by parents in the planning:

Flights of Scotch (adults)
Swim party (Kids)
Garden/Springtime craft party (Kids)
Mixology 101 (adults)
Surf Lessons (kids)
Cupcakes & Champagne tasting party (adults)
Dinner party with the Chef (we have a couple of renowned chefs as parents)
Bike Maintenance Class (adult)
Beer Brewing Class (adult)
Dinner parties (adult)

A couple of others that have gone over well, but I still need to find sponsors to organize

Harry Potter Party (kids)
Scavenger Hunt in Limos (adults)
Moms night out - reception at an art studio