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Jungle Theme Parties–Creative Kid's Celebrations Made Easy!

Jungle themed parties are, in my opinion, one of the best theme ideas for kid’s birthday’s or celebrations. Appropriate for all school age children, both boys and girls, jungle themed parties are exciting, creative and actually easier to plan than you think.

Party decorations would be the main focal point of the "jungle themed" party venue, so decorations need to be the first priority. You can do this several different ways, depending on the Continue reading "Jungle Theme Parties–Creative Kid's Celebrations Made Easy!" »

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The Fabulous 50th Birthday Party

As kids, birthday parties were exciting and elaborate with friends, cake, and lots of fun. It seems that as our age goes up (along with our stress level) the birthday parties get less exciting from year to year. But this does not have to be the case. A 50th Birthday is a pretty big deal, and is worthy of a party that surpasses even those as kids. "What kind of party ideas are appropriate for a 50th birthday party?" you may ask, more than you think!  Depending on the birthday honoree’s personality, the type of party you host could range from a elegant dinner party to elaborate formal affair.

Quick Ideas For A 50th Birthday Party

  • Renting out a restaurant is a simple way to fill a room with friends and family, have a nice dinner and socialize without having to play host and serve people.  Be sure to select a restaurant with a party trained bar & wait staff.
  • Another great 50th birthday party idea is to rent out a party room. This venue is allows for more than just food and catering.  With room for entertainment, you can kick it up a notch.  Make it a  dance party with a DJ or a band for entertainment or hire a comedian or magician to entertain the birthday honoree and guests.
  • Turn your home in to a hot spot.  Rent extra tables and dining chairs, hire a caterer, set up a champagne fountain and turn your home into fabulous birthday gala destination.

50th Birthday Party Theme
A theme could be incorporated into all of above ideas as well especially an "Over the Hill" theme. Black seems to be the trend for "Over the Hill" parties and is always appropriate for this age. Black balloon bouquets, streamers and even black fabric draped from the ceiling are all great decorating ideas.  These decorating tools will help pull the "Over the Hill" party theme together.

Special Tribute For A 50th Birthday Party
Ask guests for only one gift: a few words. As guests arrive have them write something about the honoree. During the birthday toast read the guests' comments out loud. These words of kindness create a memorable moment for all to remember regardless of how comical or elegant the event.

Creating a memorable and fabulous 50th birthday party takes a little planning but in the end it will be well worth it.

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Need Ideas For A Halloween Party Theme?

Halloween is one of those fun mystic nights each year when anything can happen.  Sometimes though the safest thing for everyone is to throw or attend a Halloween party. Whether just for adults or bringing along the kids, here are some great ideas for your Halloween party!

Start the night out right with fun music at your Halloween party! Karaoke machines and CDs with Halloween inspired music are guaranteed hits for any spooky shindig. Hiring a disc jockey? Give him or her a list of popular songs like these and other great frighteningly fun Halloween party music!

  1. "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett
  2. "Love Potion #9" by The Searchers
  3. "Witch Doctor" by David Seville
  4. "The Addams Family" TV Theme
  5. "Zombie Jamboree" by Rockapella
  6. "The Munsters" TV Theme
  7. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" Movie Theme

Fright up the night with a neat assortment of festive foods. If pumpkins are still available, any type of sweet pumpkin treat is a big hit with all ages (just don't tell the children that it's pumpkin!). Blood-colored punch is a Halloween drink so eerie that everyone will thirst for your exotic blend. Make plenty in case a bunch of Draculas attend the party.

A great way to avoid the hassle of cooking and cleaning is by hiring a caterer for your Halloween party! Let your caterer know what direction you'd like to take with the food and watch the creative ideas come to life faster than a midnight zombie.

Encourage a fun evening with a costume party contest! Will it be Marie Antoinette or Frankentstein to take the big prize this year? Who knows! The fun begins with a Halloween costume contest. Letting the guests vote is the best way to ensure a fair contest while giving participants a reason to go all out. Reward participants with spooky Halloween party favors. Once the guests arrive, sit back and watch the fun as you see just how creative your friends can be!

Get guests participating with fun crowd-pleasing games such as Boo-Bing For Apples, Kreepy Karaoke, the Dirty Dracula version of the Christmas game Dirty Santa, and other fun games adapted in rules (and title) to fit the Halloween theme.

Create the perfect atmosphere with Halloween party decorations such as spiced cider and other candles with scents of autumn, ghoulish plates and napkins, hay and gourds for outdoor parties, bonfire material for outdoor parties, and others. Ask friends for tips from previous Halloween parties that really stuck out in their minds. Find your own fun version and run with it!

Oh, and have fun!

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Score Big With A Football Themed Party

If you missed the first kickoff of the official football season, don’t worry! You can still kick off the next big game with a fun football themed party. Grab your team colors and have a blast. Bring on the face paints and team jerseys. Warm up the foosball table. Practice your dart throwing abilities. Warm up your vocal chords and practice your cheerleading moves. These are some tips for a great game day blowout. Below are some great ideas to match your team colors. Just pick your team, invite your guests with party invitations shaped like footballs, rustle up some snacks and get the party started!

Red, White, Blue (Patriots, Giants, Texans, Titans, Bills)

These are probably the easiest colors with which to decorate for an event. Recycle some of the old Fourth of July decorations for a festive event. Check with the city before setting off any fireworks Continue reading "Score Big With A Football Themed Party" »

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How To Throw A Fun-tastic Gamer Party

There is a gamer in all of us, regardless of age. Whether starting on Atari™ or introduced to gaming via a Nintendo Wii™, gaming is a widespread phenomenon with staying power. For some couples or even close friends, a great way to share some extra time together is to throw a gamer party. Ditch the traditional dinner and a movie gig for something worth talking about the next day. Watch out, though. Personal experience has shown that some couples just are not meant to compete against one another. If you think your relationship is up to the challenge, let the gaming begin!

Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning a party for gamers: Continue reading "How To Throw A Fun-tastic Gamer Party" »

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Puppet Birthday Party Theme

Throw your child a puppet birthday party.
This party works best for children 5 and 10 years of age.

Lay out all of the supplies for this birthday party before children arrive. Have tables ready with all the materials needed to make hand puppets. On each table place different colored felt, markers, different colored yarns, glitter and glue on eyes to make the hand puppets. Adults should be available to help the Continue reading "Puppet Birthday Party Theme" »

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Bouncing Princess Party Theme

Last year we threw my niece, who was turning 6, a bouncing princess party. We rented a bounce castle house. Inflatable rentals are great and you can get packages that come with other games for the kids. We selected a bubble machine to go with our castle. All the kids had a great time jumping in the inflatable castle and catching bubbles.

Princess theme party items were easy to find at our local party supply store. The store had matching princess plates, napkins and table cloths. We even found little princess themed purses at our party supply Continue reading "Bouncing Princess Party Theme" »

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Teenagers Karaoke Birthday Party

Get ready to sing, laugh and have a good time with a karaoke birthday party for your teenager. It is hard to resist karaoke especially for teenagers. Make music and performing the party theme for the birthday party, set up a karaoke machine as the entertainment. Replace the regular birthday cake with a cake in the shape of a stage decorated with microphones, speakers and maybe a drum set. Hold contests for the best duet, best rendition of a song from mom’s time, etc. Give the winners a cd or gift certificate to a music store to Continue reading "Teenagers Karaoke Birthday Party" »

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Color Me Surpised Birthday Party Theme

When throwing a birthday party, decorations and details are very important. Utilizing color and making it the base of your party is the easiest theme you can choose. It can revolve around sport team colors, school colors, or the birthday person’s favorite colors.

Choose one or two favorite colors of the birthday man or women. Start with decorating with crepe paper. String crepe paper from each of the four corners of your room to make a crepe paper canopy. To the center Continue reading "Color Me Surpised Birthday Party Theme" »

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Girls' Night In – Bachelorette Slumber Party

As the maid of honor, you will no doubt have a lot of duties; perhaps your most important job is to plan your friend’s bachelorette party. This night is famously known as the last wild night a bride enjoys with her friends. But if your friend is not in to partying, you might want to plan something a little different.

Have a girls' night in. Gather the bride's closest friends for a fun night of being comfy in your pajamas. Make sure all the girls bring a sleeping bag; everyone can sleep on the living room floor just like a sleepover Continue reading "Girls' Night In – Bachelorette Slumber Party" »

Hosting a Galentine's Party

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating your favorite people—your girls! Go all out with a Pinterest-worthy setup or keep it low-key and cozy. Hosting a Galentine’s party is the perfect excuse to gather, laugh, and share the love. Here’s your guide to planning a Galentine’s get-together that’ll have everyone talking (and snapping pics)!

2025 Wedding Trends

Next year’s trends are all about blending personal touches with bold, unapologetic choices. From fashion-forward outfit changes to ditching those awkward traditions (looking at you, garter toss), couples are making their weddings feel more them than ever before. 

7 Tips: Hosting for the Holidays

The holiday season is all about joy, togetherness, and celebration. But let’s be honest—it can also be a little stressful, especially if you’re the one hosting. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner with family or a lively party with friends, these tips will make hosting for the holidays a breeze!

Hosting 101: Tips for a Seamless Event

Hosting an event can be a rewarding experience, but it requires detailed planning and execution. Whether you're organizing a party, shower, holiday dinner, or just a casual get-together, it's important to ensure everything goes according to plan so that your guests have a great time, and *bonus* you come across as a hosting pro! To make this easier, we've outlined some tips to help you host your next event with confidence.