Inspirational Gift Ideas
Whether you are searching for a birthday or anniversary present, or a thank you or holiday gift, you cannot go wrong if you keep one precept in mind: be inspired and inspire others. Party Idea Pros has gathered the best of the best inspirational gifts from motivational books and prints to inspiring jewelry to personalized and unique gifts designed to motivate, excite, and positively influence. Continue Reading →
Keys for Kappas – Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Gifts >> Postcard
It is amazing how one small icon, a key, can embody the essence of a Kappa Kappa Gamma woman: strong, bold, direct, and purposeful yet subtle, delicate, and feminine. We are hoping these keys will symbolize for you the power and authority a holder of a key possesses and will remind you that each of us has the power to unlock our own path to the future. Continue Reading →
Fun Food and Drink Ideas for your Mardi Gras Celebration >> 1. Mardi Gras Napkin | 2. Mardi Gras Buttermint | 3. Celebration Dinner plates | 4. Mardi Gras Drink Coasters | 5. King's Cake Plastic Babies| 6. Mardi Gras Candy Bar Wrapper| 7. Personalized Swirl Rainbow Lollipop | 8. Mardi Gras Beads Mini Cookie Tin| 9. Mardi Gras Glitter Cake | 10. Hurricane Cup with Coins
Mark your calendars for Tuesday February 25, 2020
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.
Let Party Idea {Pros} inspire you to throw the most festive Mardi Gras Party outside of New Orleans!
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(words of advice for college graduates … + the starfish poem)
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!
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.”
and then Chu added
Smith College Mountain Day Inspiration >> Personalized Fall Leaf Petals
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 →
Easy Home Updates for Outdoor Entertaining >> Afternoon in the Orchard | Patio Lounging | BBQ | Patio Seating | Outdoor Dining
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 →
Featured Stella & Dot Cross Jewelry >> Mini Pearl Cross Necklace | Interlock Cross Necklace | Cross Ring | Cross Cuff | Interlock Cross Bracelet | Cross Charm | Belief Charm
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 →
#MarriageEquality | #LoveWins | #HistoricDay | #LetsCelebrate | Love is love
PartyIdeaPros is proud to join Wedding Paper Divas in celebrating the love between all couples! Continue Reading →
Reflections Resolutions and Goal SettingChristmas with Afghan Hounds – this afghan hound climbs the tree to reach his goal, the big bone at the top!
Party Idea Pros would like to take a moment to wish all of our visitors a very festive holiday season filled with joy and peace, love and laughter.
As the year comes to a close, we reflect on the blessings bestowed in the last 12 months and begin to set goals for the next year. Please enjoy these three short movies as an expression of our gratitude and best wishes for 2015: May You Be Blessed, Goals Movie, and Laughter is an Instant Vacation (just in case you aren't able to get away for a much needed break this holiday season!)
Photo: Courtesy of Sparks Family via Shutterfly
Who tells a love story better than Nicolas Sparks? He is the ultimate go to for tear jerking stories of never ending love and devotion. There isn't anybody we would trust more when it comes to love one liners so we had to share this article with you in the spirit of Valentines Day and love.
courtesy of Shutterfly
Nicholas Sparks is the bestselling author of 18 novels. Eight of his books — Message in a Bottle, a Walk to Remember, The Notebook, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John, The Last Song, The Lucky One and Safe Haven — have been made into movies. Here are his tips for writing the perfect one-liner
Keep it STRONG
Be committed. Your line must convey love, and convey it in no uncertain terms. Stay away from language that is open for interpretation or that leaves room for doubt—avoid words like “might” and “maybe.”
Keep it SINCERE
Think about love as a very real, personal thing between you and the person you love. Find inspiration from your relationship. What does this love mean to you?
Keep it SIMPLE
Your goal is to convey your feelings—not your intelligence. Don’t be too wordy, and if you’re going to use metaphor, pick one; it’s better to have one metaphor that says it all than a number of metaphors that each fall short in their own way.
Keep it SHORT
Do not hide your message in an endless parade of phrases, words, and descriptions. Part of what makes the phrase “I love you” so powerful is that it evokes such a powerful emotion in so few words.
The Best Love Stories of all Time
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