Lap Pads for Large Crowd: Solutions for Hosting Events with 30+ Guests

[Pampered Angel]

I have a show on Sunday with a potential for more than 30 guests. I usually hand out lap pads to each guest at a certain point during my show, but I don't have 30! Just curious if anyone has something else that would work?

 

[wadesgirl]

Just bring extra catalogs and order forms and joke about how awesome the host is!

 

[ShellBeach]

People can usually find a flat surface, like their lap and a catalog. Just make sure to bring pens!

 

[Nanisu]

File folders add a little bit of bulk to write on too....I have done that for larger crowds.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I used to carry lap boards but I am totally into carry less and the first thing I got rid of is the lap boards. I give them a catalog and order form. Everyone manages just fine and I haven't heard any complaints.

 

[chefheidi2003]

I never used lap boards.

 

[Sheila]

It's perfectly fine to let them use a catalog & order form only. Or you can get some of those pocket file folders for usually $0.25 each at Wal-Mart. If it's really bothering you, check & see what kind of cheap clipboards you can find to use as a backup. I used to own 30 of the ones from the 100Yen store in Japan (basically the same concept as the Dollar Store here in the U.S.) because I didn't have enough of the Merrill Lap Boards. Last year I invested in 30 of the logo ones because of the bigger parties. I have the roll cart, so I put my consultant bag on top & roll the weight of the clipboards just because I like them better than going without.

 

[frozenchef]

I used do lapboards until I was pregnant with my son and after having been on bed rest almost the whole time with my daughter, there was no way I was lugging those things! Haven't noticed a bit of change since I stopped using them. I do make sure the order forms are tucked in each catalog to minimize passing things around and dropping things.