Birthday Party Blog

Think Spring!

2010-03-08T21:00:00.000-06:00

Think Spring floral centerpieces with pastel colors like yellow and sage green accent with floral napkins and floating candles.

Daylight Savings

2010-03-08T13:18:00.004-06:00

Daylight savings starts March 14.

Star Spangled Banner

2010-03-03T13:08:00.002-06:00

1931 Star Spangled Banner becomes US national anthem.

Helen Keller

2010-03-03T11:07:00.002-06:00

Today in 1887 Helen Keller met her miracle worker

Dr. Seuss

2010-03-02T07:54:00.003-06:00

Happy birthdbay Dr Seuss! Search Amazon.com for Dr. Seuss

Cat in the Hat

2010-02-27T09:24:00.005-06:00

March 2 is Dr. Seuss's Birthday...how will you celebrate. "We're having a party! It's plain as can be! I want you to celebrate with me! How about a go of Cat in the Hat? A game like pin the tail on the donkey only you stick the objects on Cat in the Hat.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-26T14:08:00.002-06:00

How did you celebrate Valentine day?

Creative Holiday Parties

2006-07-16T00:58:00.001-05:00

Planning Creative Holiday Parties By Lillian Vernon (ARA) - You're invited . . .are always popular and welcome words around the holidays. If you're like me, you love to host a party. But if you're a hostess with the leastest amount of time, a party is a lot of work. Entertaining requires considerable planning and preparation because there are so many things to do. Think about the parties

Mailing Party Invitations

2005-11-25T21:34:00.001-06:00

Mailing Your Invitations: 1. Mail all invitations at the same time, six to eight weeks before the birthday, using first class postage. 2. If you are enclosing response cards in your invitations, remember to include stamps on the return envelopes. 2. To avoid postage delays and returned invitations, take invitation to your post office to determine proper postage. 3. Be sure to include a

Mardi Gras Masquerade Party Activities

2004-09-19T03:46:00.001-05:00

Create an atmosphere of folderol and fanfare by incorporating beads and masks into games or activities throughout the party. Beads can be awarded for winning games, answering trivia questions or just being in the right spot at the right time. The winner of the evening is the guest who has amassed the most Mardi Gras items by the end of the night! To get the party started, present each guest with

Masquerade Party

2004-09-19T03:45:00.001-05:00

This theme is perfect for any celebration that calls for extravagance, elegance and opulence! Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, milestone birthdays, weddings, and black tie fund-raising events all lend themselves perfectly to choosing this theme. PARTY SLOGAN: After selecting this theme for your party, choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to use in tying in decorations, favors and more to your

Nautical Cruise Party

2004-09-19T03:43:00.001-05:00

Party Slogan: After selecting this theme for your party, choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to use in tying in decorations and personalized favors for your sea-faring Nautical theme. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that suits you. "Anchors Away...for a boat rockin' party! "Ahoy Maties...It's time to party!" "Ship's

Spectacular Summer Themes

2004-09-19T03:41:00.001-05:00

Host a fun-filled party for those you care about most just because you can! Choose one of the following SIZZLING HOT SUMMER themes: Tropical Luau Backyard Beach Bar-B-Q Limousine Scavenger Hunt Western: Horsin' Around or Wild, Wild West Backward Party Tacky Times Amateur Night – Karaoke Party Retro Mania Rockin' those Summer Nights Away – 50's style Midsummer Masquerade Ball Pajama

Progressive Party

2004-09-19T03:40:00.002-05:00

This party can be hosted to spread the joy of having a party around. Several couples or families can host this event. Anniversary parties, retirement parties, Going Away parties, Milestone Birthdays…this format works great for any occasion. A Progressive Party is one in which guests travel from home to home, eating one course at each stop. The joint hosts/hostesses get together to plan the affair

Retro Party Activities

2004-09-19T03:39:00.001-05:00

Here are some totally groovy games and activities that will work for many different age groups. Relax, get funky, and enjoy a few of these at your next Retro party! Borrowing from the concept of the tried and true game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, we suggest a fun game of "Pin the Smile on the Smiley Face." Use our big Inflatable Smiley, and cut smiles out of black construction paper.

Scavenger Hunt

2004-09-19T03:38:00.001-05:00

Hosting a Scavenger Hunt is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work! Careful preparation, however, will ensure a successful event. The following tips should help with your Scavenger Hunt planning. You can modify the items your guests are hunting for to fit your theme. The first thing you will want to do is let your guests know in advance of the party that they will be involved in a Scavenger Hunt.

Springtime in Paris

2004-09-19T03:37:00.001-05:00

When planning your decorations for a Springtime in Paris theme, envision a beautiful outdoor café surrounded by fresh flowers and charming tables. Keep this setting in mind as you coordinate all of your details, and your atmosphere will develop into just the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon or evening! Indoor Decorations: We offer a number of complete decorating kits that have a

Tailgating Party Tips

2004-09-19T03:36:00.001-05:00

Gear up the gang for some good-time football fun this fall. Whether you're planning a tailgate at the stadium parking lot or a "virtual" tailgate party at home, the following tips will help you score! Invitations Create invitations that look like game tickets, include party kick off time, fake seat number, car location, etc. Attach a real game ticket to your printed card invitation. Print

Toga Party Activities

2004-09-19T03:35:00.001-05:00

If you want your party to have a formal elegant tone, hire a harpist to play during the mingling and dining portion of your party. Tyres and panpipes are other instruments that would provide appropriate entertainment. For dancing, go with fun dance music provided by a DJ or your own stereo! Here are more activity ideas for your Greek party: A costume contest is a terrific idea for a Toga Party.

Under the Sea Party Activities

2004-09-19T03:33:00.001-05:00

Engage the kids in some landlubber fun with the activities that follow: A Bubble Machine will entertain kids for hours as they race around popping underwater bubbles! Our Giant Octopus Standee or Giant Shark Standee are the ultimate Under the Sea party props. Take the time to have each child pose alone, and with the birthday child for pictures inside the standee. The priceless photos can then

Western Party Activities

2004-09-19T03:16:00.001-05:00

Nothing beats an old-fashion campfire when you are doing a Western theme party. Try to find someone who knows a few tunes and can play the guitar for a fun sing-along. Here are some suggestions: Home on the Range My Darling Clementine Get Along Little Doggies She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain Happy Trails Pony Boy Streets of Laredo Turkey in the Straw Deep in the Heart of Texas You

Welcome to Birthday Party Blog!

2004-09-19T02:16:00.002-05:00

It's time to create the Birthday Party Blog. We'll be adding great ideas and tips to create theme birthday parties. This blog will be for children and adults alike. We're looking forward to using this blog to share ideas and get more ideas from you.