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Mardi Gras Party Food and Drink

January 21, 2019 4:11 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Mardi Gras Party Food and Drink

Mark your calendars for Tuesday March 5, 2019

Happy Mardi Gras!!

You can't throw a Mardi Gras bash without food and especially a cocktail or two. We have all the party drinks and snacks you will need to make your guests feel like they are celebrating Fat Tuesday the real New Orleans way. To throw an authentic Mardi Gras party you have to include the traditional King's Cake with the plastic baby doll surprise inside, whoever ends up with the baby has to throw next year's party. How cute would it be to bake individual cupcakes with decorative picks or plastic babies on top as a new spin on King's Cakes!

The food and drinks don't have to stop when the party is over. Send your guests home with personalized candy bar wrappers, or to go hurricane glasses filled with beads, coins and candies. How cute would it be to use colorful Mardi Gras Lollipops as a decoration for a dessert bar or as edible name place cards for your guest. The possibilities for Mardi Gras food and drinks really are endless – just be festive and have fun!

Mardi Gras Food & Drink Recipes

Since we all know a great Mardi Gras party is centered around the food and cocktails here are some great Mardi Gras Food & Drink Recipes to spice up your celebration including recipes for jambalaya, gumbo, cajun burgers, fried okra, remoulade sauces, bourbon chocolate cake, and candied pecans. Want a full proof way to prepare the perfect hurricane? Pick up a package of Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Cocktail Mix.

Mardi Gras Party Inspiration

Let Party Idea {Pros} inspire you to throw the most festive Mardi Gras Party outside of New Orleans!

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Posted in: Food & Drink, Inspiration, Mardi Gras Party Planning, napkins, Party Planning, Party Snacks, Party Theme Ideas \ Tagged: cupcakes, Fat Tuesday, food and drink, Kings Cake, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Party, new orleans, Recipes

The Starfish Poem – Words of Advice for Graduates

May 15, 2017 12:12 pm \ 1 Comment \ Party Idea Pros

(words of advice for college graduates … + the starfish poem)

Life is too short not to do something that patters art print from gaping void

life is too short not to do something that matters art print >> Looking for something a bit less extravagant? This print is also available on a t-shirt!

Words of Advice for Graduates & The Starfish Poem

Update >> Since graduation season is once again upon us, we have decided to republish this post since it seems as relevant seven years later as the day we wrote it. In those seven years, Daniel has gone on to forge a distinguished career in education. And, in my ever so humble opinion, he truly is heeding his commencement speaker's advice and both doing something that matters & helping to save the world. And while I am at it, I want to congratulate two of my nieces who are graduating this spring, Katie and Sami. Two more graduates who I am certain will make their mark in the world!

My son, along with his peers from across the country, graduated from college this year. Our family had the honor of listening to Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy in the Obama administration, deliver the Washington University of St Louis commencement address. Chu, in his own uniquely charming and witty way, told the graduates his “take home message to you will be just one sentence. Actually, it will be just four words.”

“Do something that matters.”

and then Chu added

“Help save the world.“

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Inspiration, Spring, Teachers \ Tagged: college graduation, graduation, starfish, teacher appreciation, words of advice

Mountain Day Inspiration!

October 5, 2016 8:30 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Smith College Mountain Day Inspiration

Mountain Day Inspiration >> Celebrate Autumn!

Today is Mountain Day! The Smith College bells were rung early this morning (October 5th) to announce that the college's president has suspended classes for the day. Students are free to go hiking, have picnics, pick apples at local farms, or just take a relaxing break. #smithmountainday

What a beautiful tradition! As some of you who have been following me for a while know, this is not the first time I have waxed poetic about Mountain Day. I truly believe that every institution and organization should establish a similar holiday dedicated to re-invigorating the soul. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Autumn, College, Fall, flowers, Food & Drink, Inspiration \ Tagged: books, business gift, business gifts, company gifts, company team building, corporate events, corporate gifts, corporate team building day, gift books, inspirational movies, kindness, Mountain Day, random acts of kindness, school events, school parties, simple truths, team building, words of advice

Easy Home Updates for Outdoor Entertaining

June 21, 2016 7:04 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Easy Home Updates for Outdoor Entertaining >> Afternoon in the Orchard | Patio Lounging | BBQ | Patio Seating | Outdoor Dining

Easy Home Updates for Outdoor Entertaining

Guest Post by Amy Spagnola for LuxeDecor

Summertime is the season for spending hours lazily lounging and socializing outside with friends and family. Warm temperatures and long light encourage conversations and cocktails porch-side. From a fresh patio set to glamorous garden accessories, there are endless options for adding fresh ambiance to your yard and outdoor spaces.

If you are seeking to bring excitement and energy to your outdoor nook, here are some especially relevant tips and tricks for creating the ultimate oasis fit for endless outdoor entertaining. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Home Decor, Home Entertaining, Home Goods, Inspiration, Outdoors, Summer, Summer Fun \ Tagged: garden lanterns, lanterns, outdoor entertaining, outdoor theater, patio lights, summer party, summer soiree

Wear Your Belief, Proudly & Purposefully!

September 27, 2015 10:57 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Wear Your Belief, Proudly & Purposefully!

This week has the potential of being a profoundly spiritual week for millions of people across America. Not only did Jews across the world celebrate Yom Kippur, a day of atonement and repentance, a day reflection and meditation, Pope Francis landed in Washington, D.C and immediately began sharing his message of love for all. Today we sincerely hope that the Pope's message will remind us all, no matter our personal religious faith or affiliation, to find the courage to make our lives a blessing, today and everyday. Continue Reading →