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Printable Patriotic Games

June 29, 2020 9:27 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Don't forget to print out a few printable patriotic games for your Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and President's Day Celebration Parties. They are not very expensive so even if you don't end up using them this time, you will have unlimited printouts for 90 days which takes you way past Labor Day.

We love to have these games on hand just in case … just in case it rains, just in case the little kids (or the big kids) get antsy, just in case your party extends well into the evening after the sun goes down and the lawn games get put away. Printable games are also a perfect evening activity when camping since they are light weight and easy to transport. Consider printing on recycled paper. Additionally, if you are looking for classroom activities for a patriotic school party, these are both educational and fun.

All six of these printable patriotic games will keep your guests guessing and laughing plus you can personalize all of them.

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Posted in: For the Holidays, Games, PIP's Picks, Printables \ Tagged: 4th of July, bingo, educational games, fun and games, independence day, July 4th, Labor Day, Memorial Day, patriotic party, President's Day, printable games, summer fun, summer party, trivia

Printable Games for Mother’s Day

May 9, 2020 8:54 am \ 1 Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Printable Games for Mother's Day >> Print Games Now

Printable Games for Mother's Day

Let the kids do the work >> We're getting close to Mother's Day and one of the printable games by Print Games Now most loved by moms is the Mother's Day Treasure Hunt. It's packed with tasks for Dad and the kids to complete around the house, made fun in the context of a game. Just copy and paste this link into an email to your husband and let him take it from there. All he needs to do is to print the game out on your home printer early on Mother's Day morning (or better yet, the night before) to keep the kids busy while you sleep in! Continue Reading →

Posted in: For the Holidays, Games, Party Games, PIP's Picks, Printables \ Tagged: entertainment, Etsy, fun and games, games, mothers day, party activities, photo props, printable games, PrintGamesNow

Celebrate Mom! Top 10 Mother Daughter Matching Mother’s Day Gifts

May 3, 2020 12:48 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Celebrate Mom! Top 10 Best Mommy & Me Matching Mother's Day Gift Ideas >> >> Don't forget to wrap your matching Mothers Day gift in customizable Mother's Day Wrapping Paper!

Celebrate Mom!

WOW! We are so excited! Mom+Me Match just posted their top 10 Best Mommy & Me Matching Mothers Day Gift Ideas and we had to share. We love fresh takes on celebrating motherhood! Included on their list of mommy and me matching goodies for Mother's Day are lovely matching forever and always necklaces, practical mother daughter beach wear, baby and me cozy mocs, flirty aprons, lots of cute t-shirts, and matching frilly silly tutus. And of course, no list would be complete without adorable matching mommy and me pajamas. Mom+Me Match even recommends you plan the whole day around our Wonder Woman Mother's Day Celebration Theme ? How fabulous would that be!!! Continue Reading →

Posted in: For the Holidays, Gifts & Favors, Holiday Gifts, Party Pretty, PIP's Picks, Spring \ Tagged: Gifts for her, gifts for mom, matching mommy and me pajamas, mom, MomMeMatch, mommy & me, mommy & me pjs, mommy and me pajamas, mother and daughter pajamas, mother and daughter pjs, mother daughter matching, mothers day

Just Got Engaged? Announce it to the World!

February 14, 2020 10:01 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Just Got Engaged? Announce it to the World! >> Wedding Save the Dates

Just Got Engaged? Announce it to the World!

Just got engaged? Announce it to the World! Did you know that the four most popular days to get engaged are Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve and of course Valentine's Day? Minted has made announcing your big news to the world both stylish & budget friendly! Click here to start shopping these amazing and personalized save the dates.

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Posted in: Discounts and Deals, invitations, PIP's Picks, Wedding \ Tagged: announcements, engagement, save the dates, wedding invitations, wedding planning

Usher in a Rosy New Year!

December 19, 2019 8:47 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Usher in a Rosy New Year!

The myriad of fabulous rosy pink and rose gold New Year's invitations inspired us to create an entire New Years party theme. We love the idea of ushering in a rosy new year or starting the new year wearing rose colored glasses, figuratively. Rather than gold and black glitz and glam, the softness of these invitations set the tone for an all round kinder, gentler new year. We'll toast to that – Cheers!

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Posted in: For the Holidays, New Year, PIP's Picks, Themes by Color, Winter \ Tagged: Hostess Sno Balls, hot cocoa, macarons, New Year party dresses, new years party, pink, pink and gold, white & gold

“Give Back” Holiday Party Craft Activity >> No Sew Blankets

December 18, 2019 11:00 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

“Give Back” Holiday Party Craft Activity >> Fabric for No Sew Blankets:: Featured Blanket available for sale on Etsy

“Give Back” Holiday Party Craft Activity >> No Sew Blankets

Today's mom's have little trouble creating beautiful and festive children's birthday party celebrations but sometimes between our own crazy busy schedules and the quest to throw the this year's most talked about event, we forget to add the little things that make the day especially meaningful. We think it is important for kids to know how much we love them but equally important for them to understand they are not the center of the universe. Children need to learn and develop a healthy sense of self which includes compassion and caring of others. What better day to teach this lesson than on the very day they are lavished with gifts. Teach by example – integrate a “Give back” craft activity into your child's birthday party in addition the the usual birthday fun and party games.

And with the holiday spirit upon us, why wait for your child's next birthday party. This “Give Back” craft activity would be a wonderful addition to any classroom holiday party and equally brilliant to incorporate into your own kid-friendly holiday celebrations. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Christmas, Classroom Party & Activities, For the Holidays, How2, Party Games, PIP's Picks, Winter \ Tagged: charity, craft activities, craft projects, crafting, fleece, fleece fabric, give back, Give Back" birthday party activity, no sew fleece blankets, PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, puppy theme party, sports birthday party, themed fleece

Best Holiday Party Plates & Napkins

December 17, 2019 12:01 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Best Holiday Party Plates & Napkins

Party Idea Pros has gathered the best of the best in holiday party plates and tableware. From Christmas tree to snowmen to candy cane to Santa Claus to Hanukkah theme tableware, you will surely find a holiday pattern to please your fancy. Most of the holiday party plates have matching and coordinating napkins but on occasion we come across a festive holiday beverage napkin without matching plates. We have added them to the bottom of this list. Most sites recommend coordinating products but if not, simply pair with a solid plate or even a clear plastic plate. One last note – we love combining patterns so do not hesitate to mix and match your plates and napkins. Mixing and matching not only adds a festive touch, it also makes the entire look more chic and up to date.

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Posted in: Christmas, For the Holidays, Hanukkah, napkins, Party Supplies, PIP's Picks, Winter \ Tagged: Chanukah, Christmas party, Christmas plates, cocktail napkins, For the Holidays, Hanukkah, hanukkah party, Holiday Party Plates, paper goods, paper plates

9 Creative Ways to Serve Donuts this Holiday Season

December 7, 2019 8:00 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

8 Creative Ways to Serve Holiday Donuts

9 Creative Ways to Serve Donuts this Holiday Season

This one is for you, Joe! All of us here at PartyIdeaPros LOVE donuts. So when we were challenged by a reader to come up with 5 ways to serve donuts this holiday season, it was challenge on! Personally, we would probably glitter up our donuts with red, green, blue, silver and gold edible glitters, depending on what holiday we are celebrating that day! Add or subtract edible glitter, to taste (and yes, pun intended!). Continue Reading →

Posted in: Christmas, Food & Drink, For the Holidays, Hanukkah, New Year, PIP's Picks, Trends \ Tagged: Christmas, Christmas desserts, Christmas food, christmas sweets, Christmas treats, desserts, donut stands, donuts, hanukkah party, new years party food

Apples and Honey Host{ess} Gifts for the Jewish New Year

September 17, 2019 12:18 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Apples and Honey Gifts for the Jewish High Holidays

Wishing all a Good and Sweet New Year! >> Apples and Honey Gifts

Apples and Honey Host{ess} Gifts for the Jewish New Year

For the last 25 years we have been tasked with finding a gift for our Rosh Hashana dinner hosts. And every year we end up running out at the last minute to buy an ok gift but nothing particularly thoughtful or special. This year we have vowed to order a gift from GiftTree, tonight, so it will arrive by Erev Rosh Hashana (Sunday September 9th, 2018). These three very special gifts work equally well as host{ess} gifts for Yom Kippur Break the Fast as they do for Rosh Hashana dinner. And although GiftTree has a huge selection of gifts from which to choose, we decided to narrow our choice to apples and honey gifts. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Food & Drink, Gifts & Favors, Jewish, Jewish Holidays, PIP's Picks \ Tagged: apples & honey, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur

Best Pi Beta Phi Arrow Necklaces

August 13, 2019 8:30 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Pi Beta Phi Arrow Necklaces **I was compensated for this post and this post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

Best Pi Beta Phi Arrow Necklaces

It is that time of year. School is starting and pledge season follows shortly. So we thought it might be the perfect time to once again share our hands down favorite Pi Beta Phi arrow gift.

For years we have been proclaiming that if we could own one and only one piece of jewelry that screamed Pi Beta Phi, it would be these stunning Stella & Dot “On the Mark” Arrow Necklaces. It is amazing how one small icon can embody the essence of a Pi Phi woman: strong, bold, direct, and purposeful yet subtle, delicate, and feminine. This beautiful arrow necklace is a must have for any Pi Beta Phi, pledge or alum. Buy one for yourself and one for your big and little sister. Not only will the arrow necklaces remind you of where you have been but it will also keep you pointed in the right direction going forward.

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