Entertaining on Earth Day
Eco-Friendly Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
Mark your calendars for April 22, 2020
Go Green! Earth Day is here, and what a wonderful excuse to throw a green-themed soiree! The key to an Earth Day party is making each element as sustainable and eco-friendly as possible! Use environmentally friendly invitations, party decor, and party favors. Even create your menu using fresh, local, organic ingredients.
At this time of year, we are all about ghoulish green here at PartyIdeaPros. Today, however, the green we are referring to is the eco-friendly kind. We bring our own bags wherever we shop. And we always highly recommended gifting re-usable totes filled with goodies as welcome bags for your out of town guests. So we did not think it was over the top crazy when we happened upon MomMeMatch‘s suggestion of using Halloween to create a new family tradition of matching re-usable trick-or-treat bags like so many families do with Christmas stockings.
The whole notion of families pulling out their matching family trick-or-treat bags each Halloween and taking an annual family Halloween photo is just #toocute for words especially if you are all dressed in Mommy, Daddy & Me Matching Halloween Costumes. Plus, even if you do not buy in to the whole matching family thing, investing in cute re-usable Halloween trick-or treat bags will model eco-friendly behavior for your children. Continue Reading →
Courtesy of Sophies Favors
Let's start the new year off right with a resolution to be more environmentally friendly in all aspects of our lives, including our parties! Eco-Friendly party favors and confetti can add a beautiful and environmentally safe element to your party planning. Currently there is a wide variety of Eco-Friendly party supplies that are all made of renewable natural resources. These Eco-Friendly products can add festive splashes of color for practically any kind of event, such as weddings, baby showers, graduation parties, and more. And the best part about it, is that these non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products won’t harm the Earth. These Eco-Friendly favors and confetti are embedded with high quality seeds, which can be planted, so the favors and confetti turns into flowers, plants and herbs. Plantable party supplies are a wonderful way to add thoughtful, eco-friendly ideas to your festivities. They can reduce your event’s footprint and sustain the Earth, while providing your guests with lovely favors that are sustainable for them too!
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HOW2 Create Stunning Succulent Arrangements
We, like many of you, are obsessed with air plants & succulents. A stunning succulent arrangement can transform a room from fine to fabulous, instantly. Yes, to some extent all plants and flower arrangements add color and life to a room, but succulent arrangements also add a modern sensibility. The muted colors and multiple textures work to create a warmth and serenity whether used in a party centerpiece or in the form of a wreath gracing your front door. So today, we want to introduce you to an online Bluprint class on HOW2 make stylish container compositions with gorgeous succulents! Learn to make your own bouquets, terrariums, wreaths and more. Continue Reading →
The Giving Tree Party Buffet Decor & Gift Ideas
Celebration trees | Artificial Apple Tree | DIY Wishing Tree Kit | The Giving Tree | Heart Shape Plantable Seeds | Flower Shape Plantable Seeds | Miniature Watering Can | Magic Wishing Beans | Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks | Bonsai Trees
Monica texted me today and challenged Party Idea {Pros} to come up with a few ideas for a thoughtful yet playful The Giving Tree theme event the school is hosting for Grandparents Day. I didn't have much time to pull it all together but I do believe this is a good starting point to give the committee direction and to get their creative juices flowing.
Any of the trees, real or not, will work well on a buffet. The least expensive way to approach the event is to fill a large clear vase with red apples and then go into the back yard and gather some tree branches to add to the vase or simply use apples at different heights to decorate your table. Other options include this artificial apple tree priced at just $33.99 as well as living celebration trees which you can give away as gifts at the end of the night or plant on campus. We always like bonsai trees since they herald good fortune and happiness. We also think this white cardboard DIY wishing tree kit is really cute and the accessories are available in many colors including blue and yellow. Whatever you choose, we would recommend picking up a few The Giving Tree (it's even available in Hebrew!)books and propping them up on the buffet.
Gift choice will vary depending on your budget. The most economical would be either the heart shape plantable seeds (grandparent <3) or flower shape plantable seeds. you could display them in a bucket or hang them from the buffet and/or centerpiece trees. Simple, thoughtful, cute! We also like the symbolism behind this miniature watering can filled with plantable seeds. Personalized plantable magic wishing beans start at just 59 cents each or can be packaged in a cute flower pot or watering can for an additional ~$2.00 each. We also like these chocolate covered pretzel sticks – they remind us of tree branches.
Hope this helps.
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Fabulous Gifts for the Frog Lover!
I was just going through my inbox when an email from Plow & Earth caught my attention. They are offering 15% off gifts for mom with code LSMOMPH. I know, I know lots of merchants are offering great Mothers Day deals but Plow & Earth is one of the few companies whose products are perfect for my mother-in-law so I started to explore the site. Lo and behold, much to my delight, I found that Plow & Earth has a fabulous selection of delightful frogs engaged in activities from sipping coffee in the garden to canoeing. Not exactly my mother-in-law's cup of tea but my dear friend Jean, is smiling from above.
This is for you Jean!
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Reviewed by Samantha (PIP summer intern)
My name is Samantha and I am a cookie fanatic. If I have a choice of any treat, I will always choose a cookie. Imagine my delight when a box arrived on my desk at work filled with cookies. These great treats arrived packaged in a colorfully designed box that immediately put a smile on my face. A dozen sugar cookies covered in white icing with six different colored smiley faces came packed in a sealed plastic container that actually kept the cookies fresh for weeks. In addition to the cookies the box included directions on how to best eat the cookies. The directions recommended heating them in the microwave for 10 seconds. After taking my first bite, I decided an extra 10 seconds would take the cookies from good to outstanding. In fact, my boss, initially a bit iffy about the cookies, really liked them once they were warmed up. I can honestly say Smiley Cookies are now my new favorite cookies. I would absolutely recommend them to all my friends.
These fun, scrumptious treats are available in a variety of different colors and shapes. Chose from stars, flowers, hearts, and more to make a basketful of yummy delights. You can also create your own cookie and choose the shape and color of the icing and smiley face. Smiley Cookies are long lasting and extremely versatile; they make excellent birthday presents, “get well soon” goodies, thank you gifts, and are overall great for any party or holiday. They would also be a fantastic take-home party favor treat for guests – just put them out near the door on a large smile face plate and let your guests grab them as they leave the party. Priced starting at just $12.99 / dozen these cookies are both reasonable and delicious. Make it a yummy day!
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PIP’s Picks are BACK!. Each day we will feature a deal that tickles our fancy. It may be something small like a darling host{ess} gift or something as fabulous as the latest and greatest Gucci find. Check back often!
Last Chance for Personalized Postage Stamps. Think ahead to the holidays and other special events coming up in the next year or so! Order by June 9th!
FREE Unicorn Coloring & Activity Printables!!!
What can be better than FREE? Planning your next party? Think Minted’s FREE Online Invitations!
Personalized Return Address Stamps now priced as low as $9.95. Perfect for keeping those simplify & beautify resolutions!
NEW! Although not medical grade, these darling washable cloth face masks even have a slot which allows you to insert a disposable mask inside to provide extra layers of filter protection.
New! There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Puppy Kisses Cloth Face Masks to match our Puppy Kisses Baby Party!
New! Sport Team & College Face Coverings!
One more option >> these washable face shields, are designed to protect against sun, wind, and particles. We have no idea whether they could protect against a virus but they are fun and, since they are breathable, may be more comfortable to wear while exercising.
Face Shields
We found premium natural hand sanitizer, in stock! Buy a single spray bottle, buy a package of 3 or 6 or even buy 48 in bulk. Keep a bottle at home, one in the car, and tie a ribbon around the extras to gift to friends and neighbors. Stay well!
And when it is time to party again, add these to your goodie bags!
Order groceries from home
Instacart – Stay home! Stay Well!
We are so excited! Hanna Andersson is now offering a baby registry!!!!
