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Need Help Cocktail Party Planning?

May 16, 2013 By Comments
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I always feel a bit of extra stress whenever I am planning a party. As a person that plans events for a living, I am constantly asked “how to” planning questions from friends and family organizing their own parties. The latest round of questions was all about cocktail party planning and tips to ensure an enjoyable and delicious time. As it happens cocktail parties are my most favorite parties to organize. They are easy peasy to plan, filled with fun and pretty low cost when it comes to the budget.

The three main recipe fixings for a traditional yet successful cocktail party is; planning, friends and the menu. Cocktail parties are a great way to catch-up and have some plain old friend fun. Classically a cocktail party lasts for about three or four hours and incudes a scrumptious array of food and of course cocktails while providing the opportunity to enjoy friends.
Really the secret to any great party is when the stress free host has just as much fun as the invited guests.

Cocktail Party Planning Tip One – It’s All About the Planning

Enjoyable parties don’t happen by accident. When it comes to planning we all want to throw the best possible party. And even the most basic of parties require some pre-thinking and foresight. By taking the time to think ahead and then mix it with a bit of planning and creativity, will provide the perfect combination for a stress free party experience.

First and foremost ask yourself; what kind of party do I want to throw? And once you’ve answer that question and decided on formal and elegant or informal and laid back, you can begin the planning process. As mentioned, planning and preparation is the key to any party’s success. And when cocktail party planning and looking for an effortless experience, it is essential to track all and I do mean all, the require items and tasks on a checklist. Be sure to take into account the theme, food, beverages, rentals, decorations and entertainment, and every other thing needed and then determine a budget. And a checklist and budget are definitely no good unless you put it to use.

Cocktail Party Planning Tip Two – It’s All About the Friends

An important part of cocktail party planning is creating the just right guest list. For so many reasons it’s crucial to make and be true to a guest list; first to ensure no one is missed, second so you don’t go over budget and third so the number of guests you invite can in deed fit the space.

It goes without saying you want to invite a group of likable and interesting people, that love socializing over good food and drinks and enjoy a groovy shindig. In part party success depends on guests that are outgoing, gregarious and able to engage in stimulating conversation. So make your list and yes check it twice, consider the different people and their personalities, how they will or won’t intermingle and ask yourself, are they the right fit for this party or not. Good guests make for a good party and compatibility is definitely the name of the game to keep the conversation flowing and the party entertaining. Compatibility is definitely the name of the game to keep the conversation flowing and the party entertaining. Don’t forget good guests make for a good party.

Cocktail Party Planning Tip Three – It’s All About the Menu

A great thing about a cocktail party is the guests are able to socialize while at the same time enjoy a beverage or more and a bite. When talking menu my first bit of advice is to follow the KISS rule, keep it simple silly. Simplify the menu and don’t make thing too difficult for yourself. If you think you have to be all things to all people and provide a huge variety of fixings’ you will end up spending too much and generating way to much work. With enough time even if the budget is tight you can create a wonderfully delicious yet simple spread. So be creative with your menu options and make life easier while helping to control costs. Consider serving easy to make (and delicious) hors d’oeuvres and appetizer platters. And keep in mind guests will forgo dinner and load up on party hors d’oeuvres and it is the task of the host to balance it all out, providing enough food without having lots of leftovers. Typically I plan for at least ten different kinds of hors d’oeuvres and assume on average a guest will consume 10-20 pieces.

Of course when throwing a cocktail party it is imperative to have cocktails. When it comes to the bar, we all have the fear we’ll run out of something. So we think we have to overstock it with every single thing and lots of it. So not true! A good bar should be stocked with wine and beer and a variety of liquors and fixings to make your friend’s favs as well as the in-style drinks. Remember the bar should be set up and ready prior to the guests’ arrival. And don’t forget about extra, cause you will need it ice, glassware, garnishes and plenty of non-alcoholic beverages. Once you have an idea of the bar set up you will want to estimate the amount of supplies necessary to accommodate your guests. On average each guest will consume two drinks within the first hour and then one drink every hour after that.

It is true a cocktail party can be one of the easier parties to host. The majority of work can be accomplished long before the party guests arrive. So when it’s party time the host can enjoy the party along with the guests. Don’t forget a successful cocktail party one that has that perfect combination of planning, friends, food and drink. It falls on the host to be sure the cocktails, nibbles and conversation is a rockin and a rolling and before you know it your party will be filled with lots of laughter and fun.

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Eco Friendly Party Planning Where Less Becomes More!

April 30, 2013 By Comments
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Photo courtesy of Visual Artist Frank Bonilla

This weekend I helped a friend with her eco friendly party planning and the experience was special. About four months ago she approached me and asked for some assistance. She wanted to plan and host a birthday party for her significant other and her idea was to throw a rocking bash in the most eco friendly way as possible. She continues to inspire me daily as she is a big proponent of the three R’s; reduce, reuse and recycle, all in the effort to help reduce the excess that can end up in the garbage.

Parties are all about indulging, pampering and treating the guest of honor in an extraordinarily special way. When you think party planning you think about all you can do; plotting, organizing and shopping to create just that kind of an event. But when party planning strategizing, so many of us don’t consider the importance of being green, reducing consumption and utilizing environmentally sound resources.

The Key to Eco Friendly Party Planning!

As we went about organizing the celebration making and executing the party decisions; for invites, food, drinks, decorations and the like there was one major stipulation. The plan was that after the party guests had enjoyed, consumed and departed and clean-up was completed we would be left with only one bag of garbage. Yep you heard it here; the strategy was after all was said and done to incorporate only reusable, recyclable and compostable elements so that our only souvenir would be one, one bag of garbage. I for one was incredibly skeptical and didn’t think for one second it could be done. But that didn’t stop us from trying and I’m happy to admit I was wrong and we were able to accomplish our plan. And this experience really did change the way I think about being green when it comes to executing parties and events.

One of the more important factors, I did learned was that when it comes to achieving a successful eco friendly party; the key is planning, planning, planning.

Tips to Get Started Eco Friendly Party Planning

You can easily plan an eco friendly, tasteful get-together without giving up on any of the style, pleasure and joy. With some thought and preparation, you can throw a fabulous party that is not only eco friendly and good for the planet but is as equally enjoyable for your guests. So say so long (for a night) to your garbage can and hello to party planning tips:

Invitations – There are all sorts of ways to invite guests while at the same time saving the planet and staying green. Use that newfangled invention, the phone and call or go the paperless route and send invitations by utilizing your favorite site like Evite.com or Punchbowl.com. Or just log onto the computer and send out an email with all the details. For my friend’s party we went the way of seed paper, we outlined all the details on wildflower seed paper, hand delivered them which can be planted after the party.

Decorations – When it comes to decorating at an eco friendly party a bit of creativity will go a long way. As a substitute to running out to the store and spending more money; why not reuse decorations from previous bashes, integrate items from around the home, go with real plates, glasses, cutlery, table linens and napkins instead of going the paper or disposal route and if due to size going the disposable direction is imperative be sure to check out the eco friendly types. And what about utilizing the natural light whenever possible, using local potted plants, flowers and actual fruit and vegetables for centerpieces and to beautify. Try and keep away from disposable almost anything when possible, as it almost always ends up in the trash. When it comes to eco friendly decorating, a good recommendation is to consider cloth in place of paper and paper in place of plastic. It is surprising how many different ways there are to reuse, re-purpose and recycle things that at some point were believed to be garbage.

Food – What you serve at your environmentally friendly party can have a huge effect on the party’s over all eco footprint. And when it comes to planning an eco friendly party menu it all starts with the food so first and foremost think seasonal and think local. It has been said purchasing locally produced foods is one of the greatest things one can do to be green. And by going with “in season” locally sourced food will certainly make a difference to your bottom line and save you some buckaroos. There are many ways to reduce our environmental influence on what we are eating and drinking by being aware of packaging, greenhouse emissions and the use of fertilizers and pesticides, make a point of understanding how and what is produced and grown in your area. If you cater your party choose a caterer that is eco friendly and uses organic and local ingredients.

Waste – Set your game plan to zero waste. The whole point of an eco friendly party is to generate as little waste as possible. During the party make it easy for your guests to recycle by setting up recycling and compost bins around the party space. And when clearing up be sure to take time to sort things out and put them in the appropriate bins. And when everyone has departed and it’s time to clean up; shun severe chemicals and use only green cleaning products

You can definitely make a statement by making the right eco friendly choices. Just ask Glad.com where they say “Small changes can make a big difference. Like when you reduce landfill waste at your next event to just one bag, and send the rest to recycling and composting.” It’s easier than you think to plan a party and stay environmentally conscious at the same time. We can all help eradicate excessive waste by utilizing items that we already have and that can be recycled, reused and re-purposed.

 

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Interested In becoming a Party Planner?

April 23, 2013 By Comments
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Like a lot of planners at one point in my career I was fortunate to experience being a party planner. Frankly, the majority of my work in this industry has been as a meeting and event planner organizing conferences and meetings tackling all the ins and outs it takes to plan successful scenarios. However at a time due to circumstances I zigged instead of zagging and veered off and was able to expand my circle, knowledge and experiences.

As luck would have it, I spent a smattering of time as a wedding planner and a party planner and enjoyed almost every minute of it. And during that time not only was I able to brush up on my skills and learn a lot I was able to gain some insight into other areas of the planning business.

What is the Job of a Party Planner?

The job of a party planner is to organize and manage parties and shindigs of all sorts and sizes from small to large. A party planner is responsible to arrange and oversee each and every element from the theme to the location to food and more. And while you get to meet lots of great people and the job can look more than exciting from the outside looking in, in reality it can be extremely challenging, stressful, time consuming and hard work.

A Party planner is required to use their vision, resourcefulness and creativeness and take a client’s ideas and concepts and transform them into a dream party and while you put out a lot you really do get so much more back.

Learning, Education and a Party Planner

When it comes to party planning this is a career that doesn’t command an infinite number of traditional educational requirements. And while obtaining some credentials will definitely assist would-be planners acquire the basic expertise, guidance and instruction needed for success. Some of the most important party planning tools are hands-on experience, networking and old fashion common sense. In order to get some hands-on training and experience and become more skilled there are huge benefits in working for an established party planner, at well-known parties and events or at party venues on a voluntary basis. Volunteering is the best way to acquire some of that much needed experience and know how. And network, network, network! Talk with industry professionals, make connections and create a network of folks you can trust and depend on when you need support, have questions or just need a shoulder.

As well there are copious amounts of help available from; books and blogs, tutorials and seminars, lectures and courses to help a newbie and hopeful planner get started and gain information.

The party planning and event planning business is one of the quickest growing businesses in the marketplace. Everyone thinks a party planner has the best and most exciting job ever. But like most things, it’s not as dazzling as it seems. Bear in mind like so many areas of expertise, success doesn’t come overnight it takes a lot of hard work, flexibility and experience.

 

 

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St. Patrick’s Day Party Fails (Comedy Video)

March 15, 2013 By Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day cloverSt. Patrick’s Day officially started in the early 17th century. It’s recognized as an official holiday in Ireland (naturally). Even here in North America, it’s an official holiday in Newfoundland, Canada. Of course on March 17th of each year we all become a little more Irish – and green.

What is St. Patrick’s Day about?

When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, the more common items that pop into our minds are the green food and green beer. Yes, it’s pretty much the only day of the year where it would be considered acceptable to drink green beer and eat green food. It really is a celebration of all things Irish.

Here in North America, and especially in the more Irish cities such as New York and Chicago, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade followed by the usual fun fair at a local pub. And, as green is synonymous with Ireland, everything about St. Patrick’s Day decorations has to do with green. In Chicago, even the water goes green.

Of course when there is a little more cheer than normal involved things can, how shall we say this, sometimes get carried away. In the video below, from Huffington Post, take a look at some of the more humorous aspects of St. Patrick’s Day. Pretty safe to say that perhaps the people here were enjoying themselves a little too much.

From all of us here at Plan an Event, we wish you a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Try not to become part of next year’s video compilation. But enjoy yourselves!

 

 


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Party Planning Basics

March 14, 2013 By Comments
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Party planning can easily become an all-consuming, stressful situation. I am always asked by family and friends what it takes to plan a successful party. And something I learned early in my career, when it comes to party planning and planning in general “success is definitely in the details”. What makes a party great has everything to do with the planning and preparation. No matter the kind of party; birthday, bachelorette, wedding, anniversary or just a plain old house party; party planning success requires the greatest of attention to all those details required. The to-do list can seem endless; making a budget, choosing a theme, date and location, invitations, food and beverage, decorations, entertainment and so on.

Party Planning Basics – When Possible Say Yes to Help!

Whenever realistic and feasible working with a party planner will help to create the celebration you envision by incorporating all your bells and whistles. While at the same time ensuring budget concerns are met and the experience from start to finish is as stress-free as possible. A party planner stays up-to-date on all the latest and greatest party trends and will do as much or as little as a client requires. They listen to the client’s thoughts and ideas, make their own recommendations and with a bit of give and take grab the reins and plan and execute the party of their client’s dreams.

Party Planning Basics – Get Ready to Giggle!

Thanks to one of my favorites Funny or Die, a quick moment of levity. A humorous, tongue and cheek look at a party planner and her client and an instance of what NOT to do or say.

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Easter Party Planning and Fun!

February 28, 2013 By Comments
four year old hand drawn pink easter bunny

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When knee deep into winter I am always looking for signs that spring is on the way; an unusually warm day, the groundhog and his shadow or Easter just around the corner. In my mind when Easter arrives so does spring and is a perfect time to start holiday party planning.  While Easter is a religious holiday for some, for others it’s all about traditions and family. And no matter what your religion Easter can be a time of laughter and joy. Growing up my family did not celebrate Easter but we never felt left out as every year we received a shoebox filled with Easter goodies. Proving no matter the age or beliefs many kids look forward to the party fun, the Easter bunny, Easter eggs and yes yummy treats.

There really are loads of party planning ideas to ensure your Easter celebration is not only picture-perfect but organized and joy filled as well. And with a bit of creativity and resourcefulness that fun-filled, stress-free party can easily be planned and loved by all; kids and adults alike.

Easter Party Planning – The Decorations

Of course an Easter party is all about the pastel colors; pink, yellow, green and blue. Decorate the space with themed banners and signs. You can make or purchase Easter bunnies and chicks and place and hang them literally everywhere. And then enhance the space with colorful streamers and lots of balloons. Use the balloons to create bouquets and arrange them around the room. Take baskets and fill them with treats or fake grass and plastic eggs and scatter then around. A visit on-line or to a favorite retailer you will find a variety of Easter bits and pieces that can be used to decorate. One year I made a huge table centerpiece using only Easter themed treats; eggs, chocolate, candy, baskets and are you ready the highlight; Easter Peeps of all colors and it was spectacular (if I do say so myself) and definitely the hit of the party.

Easter Party Planning – Let The Games Begin

What’s an Easter celebration without some entertaining games that guests are certain to enjoy? Party games up the fun ante and are easily adaptable for kids of all ages. The game list is long and for me starts with egg decorating by taking a dyed egg that can be decorated using colored markers, glitter, glue, sequins, stencils, stickers and beads. Set up an Easter egg or scavenger hunt, pin the “tail” on the bunny, jelly bean guess, egg pass and musical chairs. Most party games are easy to revise for Easter, for example take Simon Says and make it the Easter Bunny Says. By including some of these entertaining, keep them busy games you are this close to Easter party fun!

Easter Party Planning – The Goody Bag

If you’ve read any of my past blogs you know for me it’s all about the treats and goody bags. Whenever possible and appropriate I always, always provide goody bags for guests. Planning and hosting a party can cost, but have no fear, goody bags can be organized without breaking the bank. And with so much available, this time of year is the perfect time for goody bag delights. A recipe for success is to have “a little of this and a little of that”. Enhance the Easter chocolate and candy with other Easter themed toys and trinkets. The delicious chocolate and candy will be the first to go but the toys will provide hours of amusement.

No matter the type of celebration, party planning can be a costly and stressful scenario. These days with so much help on-line and at our local retailers we can turn it around and make it a most eggcellent experience. So with Easter just around the corner get party planning.

 

 

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Valentine’s Day, Fun, Love, Parties and More!

February 14, 2013 By Comments

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This time for year it’s all about romance and love. And depending on where you are in life you’re either looking really forward to it or you want to avoid it at all costs. So if you’re single or part of a couple you’re either thinking this  sucks or is the bees knees. For some, Valentine’s Day is all about hearts and flowers and brings an onslaught of romantic gestures, gift giving and dinners and the pressure is on to make this day extraordinary for their extra special one. While for others today is all about ignoring and avoiding. First and foremost we are all special and deserving of amour not only today but the rest of the year as well.

Valentine’s Day Parties – Why Not Rock Your Singleness!

So if this year you are rocking your singleness why not take the bull by the horns and throw a deserving singles party night. Invite the single people in your life and make the evening all about joy and fun, friendship and affection, laughter and glee. Or why not try a newer trend when it comes Valentine’s Day and parties, the Anti-Valentine’s Day Party otherwise known as the  I Hate Valentine’s Day Party. This is definitely not a sympathy soiree but really more of an uplifting fun fete. From the very beginning with the invitation, make your intentions and the party mood crystal clear. As I’m sure you could guess this party is all about opposites so take the “anti” theme and carry throughout. Red becomes black, romantic food becomes comfort food, dreamy decorations become sarcastic and mocking, love songs and music become sad and anti-love songs, you get the picture.

For an “anti” party my friend threw last year she urged the guests to bring pictures, letters and souvenirs of past love and we actually held a ceremony that concluded in the burning of the past. Let me just say it was one of the best parties ever. Really I am telling you I can’t remember a day where I laughed that hard. I often write about parties that were unforgettable and this one truly was.

Valentine’s Day Parties – Fun, laughter and Friends!

Take it from me, don’t let this commercial day of giving bring you down, February 14th is all about love and happiness and you don’t have to be a couple to partake. In honor of today and with thanks to the talented Bryant Oden before you know it you will be getting into the mood with this cute and funny Valentine’s Day song.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

 

 

 

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Planning a Super Bowl XLVII Party? A Few Fun Facts.

January 25, 2013 By Comments
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Super Bowl XLVII (let’s see how good you are at your Roman numerals) will be held this year in New Orleans on Sunday, February 3, 2013. The AFC champion, the Baltimore Ravens, will be facing the NFC champion, the San Francisco 49ers. And by now I’m sure many of you are busy planning for your own Super Bowl party. Or perhaps you’re even luckier and you’re just going to be attending a friend’s Super Bowl party.

Super Bowl Party Food-Devilishly Good

What would a Super Bowl party be without the traditional food fare such as pizzas, Buffalo wings and chips, to name a few. And while I know these are not the greatest foods for our health, it just wouldn’t be a Super Bowl party without junk food. Sorry. I contemplated writing about some healthy alternatives to serve during a Super Bowl party. But then I thought “what the heck” it’s okay for us to be eating junk food on this non-official national holiday.

Related Super Bowl Party Ideas

Nearly 20,000,000 Americans will be attending a Super Bowl party. For those of you that are still considering hosting a Super Bowl party, here are a couple of additional post to review:

Super Bowl Parties-the Fun Facts

Super Bowl party by the numbers

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It’s estimated that the average person will consume over 1200 calories on Super Bowl Sunday. Truthfully, I thought it would be much higher than that.

Additional fun facts about consumption amounts at Super Bowl parties:

  • 8,000,000 pounds – the amount of guacamole that will be consumed on Super Bowl Sunday
  • 14,500 tons – of chips consumed
  • 8,000,000 pounds – of popcorn popped
  • 1.25 billion – Buffalo chicken wings will be devoured
  • 325.5 million – gallons of beer gulped

And, as a result of the above:

  • 20% – amount of increase in antacid sales on the Monday following the game
  • 7 million – number of people that will call in sick on Monday following the game
* References: wikipedia.org , Treehugger.com

Super Bowl parties are as much a part of American culture as Thanksgiving. It’s a time when friends and family gather to root for their favorite team (especially if yours is lucky enough to be one of the teams playing). Super Bowl party food tends to focus on junk food. It’s quick, easy to make and, let’s face it, everybody loves one item or another.

Oh and about that Roman numeral XLVII, it’s 47, as in Super Bowl XLVII.

 

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Kids Birthday Party Planning

January 24, 2013 By Comments
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When it comes to parents, their kids and celebrating it’s all about kids birthday party planning.

A friend recently asked for some tips to help her plan her kid’s upcoming birthday party. It made me think back and remember when I was just a wee tot and the best birthday parties were at home, a bunch of friends were invited over and then the fun would begin. Party games in the backyard, a bucket of KFC with the fixings and a basic (and I do mean basic) loot bag, oh the fun. To this day when I look at old pictures they still make me smile.

Kids Birthday Party Planning – It’s Has Everything to do with the Planning

Kids really do love a great birthday party. And organizing your kid’s birthday party can be a fun filled experience for everyone involved. With a bit of imagination, resourcefulness and preparation you can create a special celebration that will be treasured for years to come. It seems gone are the days when kids birthday party planning was easy peasy. These days a kids birthday party is not a last minute, take care of it on the fly, affair. It takes organization and a whole lot of planning, planning, and planning.

With all that’s involved with planning for a kid’s birthday party the power to make it as easy or as difficult rests in our hands.

Kids Birthday Party Planning Tips – Budgets, Conversations and Themes – Oh My!

Birthday Party Budget – The sooner you get started planning the simpler it will be to maintain a budget. There is nothing worse than planning a fabulous party only to find the budget does not support the plans. Most kids have little or no concept of costs and budgeting. So to avoid any kind of disappointment be sure to plan your money and create a budget. Amazing parties can be organized on any size budget. For it to be effective, not only is it important to create the budget you must follow it as well.

Birthday Party Conversation – Spare time does seem to be at a minimum these days. And it probably would be way easier to just come up with birthday ideas, create a plan and organize the party you think would be the bees’ knees for your kid. But wait the kid celebrating this special day will definitely have some thoughts about the party they want. So have a conversation and wherever possible include them in the planning process. Find out what they want when it comes to the party elements; theme, decorations, food, loot bag and guest list. This conversation will be the key to the party’s success and a very happy kid.

Birthday Party Theme – When it comes to finding that just right birthday party theme, if you can imagine it, you can create it. From princess to superhero, from cartoon characters to TV personalities the list of possibilities is endless. Talk with your child and find out what they want, what they really, really want. Let your child have a hand in picking the birthday party theme and once the theme has been decided on have it flow through every part of the celebration. Choosing a party theme will take this party from ho-hum to out of this world.

Kids Birthday Party Planning Tips – Party Plan, Guest List and Decorations – Oh My!

Birthday Party Plan – Once you have established the budget, had the conversation and selected the theme, lay down a plan. Plan everything from A to Z. And I do mean everything from the date and time to the location and decorations to the food and activities. If you start early and lay down a plan you will be sure to remember and include each and every detail. And with a plan you can start purchasing and creating all the supplies needed. Once the party date arrives you will have accomplished all the party objectives and goals and will be ready to go.

Birthday Party Guest List – When it comes to the guest list, we always want to invite each and every friend our kid has ever had. And really for birthday parties bigger isn’t always better. The number one rule for a kid’s party and the guest list; is to invite the number of guests that corresponds with the age of the one celebrating. Have your child help put together the guest list. And remember you always want to be able to oversee the number of guests invited. And help yourself by keeping a list of the yeses along with any special needs and requests.

Birthday Party Decorations – When it comes to birthday parties, ambiance is a very important part of the plan, some say it’s everything. A party definitely isn’t a party without creating the mood. So go big on the decorations. Use your imagination and creativity to set the tone and add to the party atmosphere. You can easily create that party feeling with balloons, streamers, banners and all kinds of party decorations.

Whenever planning a kids birthday party the ultimate goal it to plan the best possible party while at the same time have it be a most enjoyable and stress free process. Talk to your child and picture what you both want and create from there. Allow enough time to get it all done and remember there are lots of shortcuts and help available.

 

 

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Super Bowl Party Ideas

January 10, 2013 By Comments

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Let the countdown begin! The football playoffs have begun for one of the most popular televised sporting events and before we know it Super Bowl Sunday will be live in our living rooms.

Super Bowl XLVII will be held for the tenth time since 1970 in one of my most favorite cities, New Orleans. This is the first time the Super Bowl will be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome since Hurricane Katrina. And with some big names marked to perform including what promises to be an outstanding halftime performance by award winning Beyonce, this game has all the makings for a fun and exciting time. Whether you’re one of the lucky ones with tickets to the big game or will be enjoying all the excitement and frivolities from home, a football fun time awaits.

Super Bowl Party Ideas – It’s All About the Three F’s!

With over 34 events planned in New Orleans during the Super Bowl week this is the most well-known and largest sporting events each and every year. And no matter which side of the field you are on and as any football fan out there knows February 3rd is not just a game you watch it’s all about the Super Bowl experience. Sure back in the day it was “just” a football game but it truly has turned in to quite the event. So whether you’re a football fan or just game for a party you don’t have to worry about a theme because this party is all about the Three F’s; football, food and fun.

Super Bowl Party Ideas – It’s All About the Food!

So when it comes to delicious and enjoyable food and Super Bowl Sunday the issue remains what to serve. There are so many wonderful recipes and dishes to choose from. From guacamole and chips to chicken wings and fingers to veggies and dip to nachos and tacos and really so much more, but on this day all the attention is focused on the game and the boob tube. So first and foremost when creating the best food plan remember the KISS factor, Keep It Simple Silly. Think easy, think bite-size and think finger food. One of the best things about Super Bowl food is that you can effortlessly prepare the food ahead of time and then set up a buffet for a stress free Super Bowl party. You will definitely keep your guests enjoying from start to finish.

Super Bowl Party Ideas – It’s All About the Guests!

Football and the Super Bowl are meant to be loud, wild and fun filled. Some say to invite only the “real” and devoted fans. But I totally disagree. In addition to the football, this party is all about the fun and I say where space allows invite everyone you know. If they like or even sort of like football, food and fun then your party is the place to be. When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday it’s all about the game, commercials, rooting for your team and just having a plain old great time. So definitely for this party, the more guests the merrier this shindig will be.

Super Bowl Party Ideas – It’s All About the Atmosphere!

If I haven’t mentioned it a time or two already, on this day of days, it really is all about the sport of football. Decorations will help to create the atmosphere and make your guests feel like they’re at the game (well sort-of). No need to stress as your party comes with that built in theme; football and the Super Bowl. Enhance the space with banners, footballs, streamers, balloons and team colors and pennants. Take football and football team bits and pieces and liberally spread them around. And don’t forget about football themed disposable plates, tablecloths, tableware and the like because as it’s been said, it’s all about football, football, football.

So if you don’t have the buckaroos to attend the game in person and you’re looking for some football fun. And whether you are into the game or the food or the party or for some other reason a Super Bowl Sunday soiree is for you. So get party planning and above all have fun.

 

 

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