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A Day at the Races – Horse Racing Theme Party

April 15, 2019 10:31 am \ 3 Comments \ Party Idea Pros

Horse Racing Theme Party Ideas, Planning Tips & Supplies

Mark your calendars. It is never too early to begin planning your Triple Crown horse racing theme party.

Kentucky Derby – May 4, 2019

Preakness Stakes – May 18, 2019

Belmont Stakes – June 8, 2019

Join the Festivities. Attend the Races! Book Your Hotel TODAY!..

Official Kentucky Derby 145 Party Supplies are available directly from the Kentucky Derby Store and from their parent company, Fanatics. Fanatics runs lots of promotions, so it is probably worth checking both out to see which is offering a better deal.

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Posted in: Party Theme Ideas, Theme Parties \ Tagged: equestrian, food and drink, horse, horse racing, horse theme party, Kentucky Derby, Shindigz

Celebrate Purim! Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

March 18, 2019 9:40 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies >> Celebrate Purim with Purim Candy Torahs

Celebrate Purim!

Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

Sunset March 20, 2019 – Sunset March 21, 2019

The holiday of Purim celebrates the victory of the Jewish people over the evil Haman. On the day preceding Purim there is a fast called “The Fast Of Esther”. On Purim itself, the Megillah (Book Of Esther) is read twice, once at night and once during the day. Purim is celebrated by giving charity, sending Shalach Manot (gifts of prepared food) and holding a festive meal.

Loving this oldie but goodie via 2011! The Maccabeats – Purim Song (Thank you Kosher on a Budget for sparking this memory!)

Purim – An overview

The holiday of Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar (February-March). It commemorates the foiling of a plot by a Persian minister (Haman) to kill all the Jews in Persia. Purim is observed by Jews around the world. Characterized by feasting and merriment, Purim is typically celebrated in the company of family and friends in a synagogue. Continue Reading →

Posted in: Jewish, Jewish Holidays, Party Ideas, Party Planning, Party Supplies \ Tagged: costume party, food and drink, For the Holidays, Gifts & Favors, invitations, judaica, paper goods, party apparel, party decor, party favors, purim party, stamps

Entertaining on Earth Day

March 12, 2019 2:11 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Entertaining on Earth Day

Eco-Friendly Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies

by Paige Minteer

Mark your calendars for April 22, 2019

Just 2 days 5 hours 34 minutes 1 second until Earth Day!

Go Green! Earth Day is approaching, 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.

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Posted in: Classroom Party & Activities, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Party Theme Ideas, Spring, Theme Parties \ Tagged: Earth Day, Earth Day Party, Earth Day party favors, Eco Friendly Home Products, eco friendly party, eco friendly party favors, Eco-Friendly Party Ideas, Eco-Friendly Party Planning, Eco-Friendly Party Supplies, food and drink, For the Holidays, green theme party, Make the Day Last a Lifetime, party decor, party favors, place cards, seed favor cards, table decor

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

SpongeBob SquarePants Birthday Party

January 8, 2019 8:58 am \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Sponge Bob Square Pants Birthday Party >> Supplies | Featured Clipart

SpongeBob SquarePants Birthday Party

If your child is crazy for the character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, throw a SpongeBob SquarePants birthday party! Read on for our ideas on creating a perfect SpongeBob SquarePants birthday party with ideas on decorations, favors, games, invitations and more.

Who is SpongeBob Square Pants?

Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob Squarepants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks. In Bikini Bottom, fish walk, blowing bubbles is art, and the tastiest undersea treat is a deep-fried Krabby Patty Burger. Dive in and soak it all up with SpongeBob! (SpongeBob Square Pants TV Promo)

Party Essentials

What Do I Need For The Party?

Party Idea Pros has an “old fashion” approach to kids’ parties. We say keep them small, keep them short, and keep them simple. We love hula hoops, beach balls,, crayons, washable markers, glue sticks, and musical instruments. Generally, the number of guest should equal the age of the birthday child, but don’t obsess if you are a few over or under — it is not worth the hurt feelings for an extra child or even two. Never, ever deliver invitations as school, unless every single child is invited!!!!! Skip the jumpies and the pony rides.

For a great kids SpongeBob Square Pants party there are only a few essentials: Continue Reading →

Posted in: Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Children's Party, Children's Party Activities, Party Theme Ideas, Theme Parties \ Tagged: baby shower, balloons, birthday party, centerpieces, food and drink, invitations, kids parties, paper goods, party decor, party favors, pinata, place cards, school parties, stamps, table decor, tv characters

Autumn Pumpkin Martini Recipe

November 17, 2018 12:06 pm \ Leave a Comment \ Party Idea Pros

Autumn Pumpkin Martini Recipe

Pumpkin Martini Recipe

With Halloween parties and Thanksgiving celebrations just around the corner we thought we would share this yummy Pumpkin Martini Recipe posted by Beau-coup on Facebook. Cheers! This Pumpkin Martini Recipe is not only easy to make it is the perfect signature cocktail for all those fall parties because it looks as good as it tastes!

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