Hosts are people who like to have FUN and share the fun with others.

Dear Friend

Can I call you my friend? No judgment, no nitpicking, just two friends having a heart to heart while drinking coffee and eating chocolate cake.

I am a child of God, a wife, a mom and a friend. I am a Small Groups host, Author and Designer-of-all-the-things. I have been planning small groups, large groups and intimate gatherings for over 25 years.

Please never take me too seriously. I’m a little sarcastic sometimes, but my heart is in the right place. :)

All The Things

I have put together and run huge craft fairs, fundraisers, and other large events. I have decorated large spaces and arranged stunning floral pieces.

With my degree and experience in interior and floral design, I am able to pull spaces together by focusing on the tiny details.

Is this fun? You bet! Is it my favorite thing to do? Nope. It can be exhausting.

What I Have Learned

I’ve done all the things, but can I be honest, friend to friend?

I most enjoy having a few people over to my home or out to lunch for some quiet conversation and laughter.

We are made to live life together. I am not talking about reporting our highlight reel on social media.

I mean true friendships that have been cultivated through time, hard situations and real face to face relationship. But how do we find these true friendships?

First, we need to put ourselves out there, even when it feels scary. I am a major introvert and homebody, who hates shopping.

Just the thought of going to a small party or to Target to walk around wears me out.

My “people” know this and literally FORCE me out of the house to get some face time, a change of scenery and some air! So believe me, I know it is HARD to meet and talk to people.

I believe that is why I excel in the Small Group setting in my own home. I am free to be myself, within my own comfort zone.

So Lets Go

I recognize the need for some FUN in every life. Enjoy my stories about successful (and NOT so successful!) workshops and get ideas on how you can start hosting your own small group.

We have had some doozies for sure.

Are you excited about hosting your own small group or craft night?

Sign up below for your free Small Groups Planner, and you can fill it out as you have inspiration and read the First Steps series.

Get a refill on that coffee, get a cookie and your favorite notebook and get planning!

I hope you enjoy yourself and I inspire you to “Live Life Together”!

-Tanya Fee

Designer, Small Groups Coordinator, GLADS Host