a very merry virtual celebration
Hosted virtually at The Meet Cart, Emily will organize and facilitate a virtual party that will ensure fun is had by all invited and involved.
all the nuts & bolts: how it works
You fill out the form below.
Emily from The Meet Cart will get in touch with you soon after. You will gather + send her the emails of everyone who's invited. She will schedule the zoom room and send an email invitation that includes all the details of what participants should prep for the game.
Emily will follow up by making a personalized playlist for the person/people being celebrated according to the songs people write down during the game + send a handcrafted card (you can choose from a selection found here).
Fee: We’re doing this via a sliding scale payment structure, $150-$275 via paypal, Venmo or check.
FAQ
so, what’s the meet cart?
The Meet Cart is a mobile structure where unfamiliar people become unexpected pals---it's where strangers meet, greet and play through games, prompts and activities. Amidst COVID19, Betterish has been bringing it to a virtual space and word on the street it's been just as fun. Scroll below to see what participants have been saying about their virtual Meet Cart celebrations.
cool but why bring the meet cart into the party mix?
You know when you go to party and you know the person being celebrated, and you know some of their other friends but not really so it’s kind of awkward? In playing a game geared for strangers to get to know each other in a fun, light-hearted format, the Meet Cart is a vehicle that transforms social lulls into laughter.
sounds fun. so the party basically consists of playing a communal game together in a zoom room?
You got it! Specifically, we will play a game called 7 Second Stories. In consecutive rounds, participants will be prompted to draw something related to the person/people being celebrated...in only 7 seconds. Let’s be real: no one can draw anything that great in 7 seconds. The goal is to get all the party people in a more creative, active headspace. The scribbles end up sparking funny and interesting conversations.
Prompts range from "you have 7 seconds to write down a song that reminds you of (the birthday person)" to "you have 7 seconds to draw where you met (the b'day person)" to "you have 7 seconds to write down a wish for (the birthday person)".
HERE’S WHAT THE PARTY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING…
“betterish threw my sister’s 38th b-day party and i’m still in awe of how wonderful it went!
inclusive: ✔️ this brown and black family, with my little 13 and 7 year old nephews and my grandma who doesn’t know how to write felt 100% included.
fun & meaningful: ✔️ betterish created a space that brought us such a sweet and fun new memory and this time with my grandma, who had not celebrated my sister’s birthday in person with her since my sis was 5!!!
bilingual: ✔️ i translated for my parents and grandma. they were hesitant at first to try something new but very quickly they had a blast and by the end they were saying “woah, i loved this!”
i don’t know about your family, but mine doesn’t really take the time to share how much we care about each other, emily’s virtual party took care of that. it was so fun and created a space that allowed us to share things in our heart that we never speak out loud.
this was hands down one of the best birthday parties i’ve planned, i can’t wait to hire her again quarantine or not. ” -NANCY, LOS ANGELES CA“the meet cart turned my daughter’s virtual graduation celebration into an amazing heartwarming community experience despite our difficult time of quarantine. thought provoking conversation with special attention to the graduate made everyone feel the love and virtual hugs! emily is organized, well-spoken, fun, & friendly! she wants nothing but the best for the world and each individual in it! she followed through after the zoom celebration and continued to make our family feel proud of our daughter’s accomplishments. emily works in a casual yet professional style. the meet cart/betterish makes the world a “better” place! ” -KATHY, MILFORD CT
“emily from the meet cart organized and threw an unforgettable 89th birthday party for my mom. the bash was awesome and included children, grandkids, and great grandkids participating in games, trivia, songs, and stories. we laughed, we cried from laughing, and shared so much love. to quote my mom, ‘it was absolutely the most amazing birthday party i’ve ever had. just fabulous. i loved every minute.’” -JANE, PHILADELPHIA PA
“i’ve had the opportunity to get in on two betterish birthdays parties: one for my mom, and one for myself. emily made my mom’s birthday party hugely fun and successful in the midst of a pandemic. even though everyone was in their 70s and self-quarantined, she still managed to get them all laughing and made my mom feel extra-special. i’m so grateful for emily’s creativity and sensitivity in facilitating such an out of the ordinary party that didn’t feel out of the ordinary.
for my birthday party, she gathered five of my friends from across the country. she didn’t know any of them and yet each of them fell in love with her. emily has a way of making you feel special without even knowing you. she’s creative, thoughtful, and truly made for this work.” -SARAH, PORTLAND OR“emily choreographed such an intimate and warm atmosphere for all of us to celebrate a sweet little soul who will soon be joining us in person on Mother Earth! the virtual baby shower at the meet cart was a complete gift of love, generosity and creativity. it was so fun getting to know the parents through the 7 second story game. what a fabulous and fun way to come together---another cherished memory in a lifetime of treasured time together. “ -MONIQUE, AUSTIN TX
“my family (which is scattered around the world) was so looking forward to celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday all together and in person this august. we were deeply saddened that we couldn't due to covid, and we were struggling to figure out how to celebrate in a way that still felt extra special. the meet cart birthday format was perfect. it brought 25 of us together in a way that felt personal, uplifting, fun, and structured. emily is a great emcee: she is gracious, kind, and funny. my mom, her friends, my siblings and cousins all called or messaged me afterwards to say how much they loved this zoom celebration. highly recommend!” -SUSIE, LOS ANGELES CA
“emily truly made my mother-in-law’s birthday betterish with her creativity and positive energy. we had so much fun celebrating with close friends and family through this extra special experience. we laughed, we learned, and (for a whole hour) we forgot about the craziness of the world outside our zoom room. i’d highly recommend inviting emily to facilitate a celebration for someone you love... not to mention she made a killer playlist!” —TRACY, BALTIMORE MD