I am so excited to bring you this collaboration with Faith Clark! Faith blogs over at http:/lespetitsclarks.wordpress.com where she writes about motherhood, children’s fashion, personal life moments.
We joined together to share how we created a Bachelor viewing party every Monday!!
Enjoy!!!!
~ Kristen ~
I am part of Bachelor nation. I admit it. I have no shame. It is entertaining. It is comical. It is a horrifically, beautifully, edited and I think staged love story. Many relationships have no chance of making it while others have found the love of their life. I have been sucked in! While watching the Bachelor alone is fine, watching it with friends or family is even better.
~ What I love about the Bachelor Group Message Party ~
Before this season of the Bachelor my mom started a group message on Facebook. It was so we all could come together and talk about what was taking place during the show and what are thoughts were.
It has been an absolute blast and I now wonder why I have not watched the Bachelor like this before! I absolutely enjoy my Monday nights. Since we all live in different cities this gives us a chance to take two hours and chit chat and watch our favorite show together! It has made watching the Bachelor a much more entertaining (if that is even possible) experience. From the commentary of what crazy antics Olivia was doing, to the endless GIFs, to the battle of who is going to win. It is such a joy to be able to “watch” the Bachelor with my family!
~ Faith ~
I LOVE watching the Bachelor show. I just love Romance in books, movies, and in life. Watching someone find their true love- thats beautiful. Give me all the sappy love stories.
Plus the crazy people that get to be apart of the show too- that just is the icing on the cake. 😀
~ What I love about the Bachelor Group Message Party ~
Connection. Having a time that is set apart just to connect and hang out with your Girlfriends / friends.
I often forget to set time apart for just myself and to connect with other people and talk Adult.
It has made the Bachelor that more exciting to watch.
It’s like a Pajama Party. You have your wine. Your house might be a mess or not, you get to be in your comfy pajamas, and get to hang out with your favorite people.
The Commentary. Because no matter how stupid it gets you always have your party right there to send hilarious comments back and forth with.
The GIFS! Omg- Facebook Thank you for getting the GIFS on the keyboard!! There are times when the perfect reaction is a Gif and it’s so hilarious.
Last but probably one of the best thing about having a Bachelor Group Message Party is no Babysitter needed.
~ Brackets ~
This year we decided to do brackets. Yes, people actually do brackets for the bachelor! Let me tell you it is the greatest thing ever! It is fun to root for someone and at the same time root for the individuals you want sent home. It was also fun to see what every one in our group thought and who they chose for the final rose. It throws a little competition into the mix!
~ How It Works ~
So how do the brackets work? Well it is a very straightforward process. Before the show starts you decide week by week who will stay and who will go. It may seem difficult since you do not know much about the people but it is fun to see which ones you think will make it far. *Side note I had Olivia going into the final four ….oops! Then there is a point system in place so each week you can tally your points and at the end see you wins!
~ Who Do We Want To Be The Next Bachelorette? ~
Kristen : This is hard question because there would be a number of women perfect for the next bachelorette. If Ben does not choose Lauren (ummm that would be ludicrous!) she would be my number one pick. But I would like to see Becca too since she has been on twice with no luck! Everyone deserves to find the love of their life!
Faith : That is such a hard question because there are three people I would like to see be the next Bachelorette- If Ben doesn’t choose Jojo ( which would be so dumb of him since I think she is perfect and I would marry her! #TeamJojo ) I would love to see her the next Bachelorette. Also Amanda and Caila.
We loved doing this group message party and the fun bracket game and wanted to share it with you so we created our own bracket for The Bachelorette!!
Now going to get my comfy pjs on and some wine and watch Women Tell All!!! 😀
Interesting post. I love wearing comfy PJs, wearing one right now as well.
thank you for stopping by and reading!
Hahahaha. This is amazing. Opened my eyes to a whole new way of enjoying that type of entertainment. Man I like Lauren and JoJo too.
It has been a blast this season! Our group is split between Jojo and Lauren!
Guest interviews and features are great additions to a blog. Love it!
Thank you!! It is so fun to feature other bloggers!
Hahahaha , I loooove watching the Bachelor aswell , I would be a good addition to your group . Pity , I am in a different country , and my Bachelor is a different one to yours 🙂 Wishing you a lot of fun for the upcoming Bachelor mondays …I watch it on wednesdays by the way . Thanks for this lovely post , I am happy there are some more ” mad Bachelor ladies ” out there .
Yay! A bachelor fan!!! Isn’t it great! Too bad you have a different show and day cause I would totally add you!!! Thank you for reading!!
I have never watched the program before but I like that you all take part in a chat from different countries and gossip about what is going down!
Yeah it is so much fun getting together for those two hours! Makes watching so much more enjoyable
The cankle meme is priceless! So funny!
hahaha my favorite meme right now!
What a fantastic idea! I am not a fan of the bachelor, but this could be used with any show. Just an excuse to get together with friends a d family and catch up. Love it!
Yes definitely could work for any show! It is more about the company then the show itself!
It’s totally fine. I won’t judge you on watching “The Bachelor” as long as you don’t laugh at me fr indulging myself in the idiocracy of “The Housewives” franchise 😉 Great post. I have never watched the Bachelor but the group interaction sounds awesome. 😉
Will not laugh for that one! Thank you for reading!!!
That sounds like a fun thing for any reality show – or even a regular TV series. I definitely need to have get-togethers with friends centerrd around our favorite series!
I haven’t ever really watched Bachelor but this kinda makes me want to. 😀
It can totally work for any show! It is nice to just have the ability to get together with my family via social media and talk about what is going on! The bachelor is hilarious and so entertaining!
I have to admit, I have never watched The Bachelor. I did enjoy reading your post however, very entertaining.
People either love or hate it! Thank you for stopping by and reading!!
Seems humorous and interesting! I wish to be a part of a bachelor party someday..
Thank you!!
I heard raves of many of my girlfriends talking about the Bachelorette show but sadly I didn’t watch it yet to comment. It does sound like a show I owe it to myself to check it out.
It is definitely my guilty pleasure show! So entertaining!
I have never watched this show before, I think my sister watches it though. We all have to have a guilty pleasure! Mine is Hoarders haha
oh I love hoarders!!!
Not a bachelor fan but great post! )
thank you!