Western Cowboy Theme Party Ideas, Planning & Supplies
Our western themed party ideas will help you plan an unforgettable cowboy party. This western party package includes invitations, decorations, favors, and everything needed to make your western cowboy party a success!
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 →
Owl Theme Party
Send the kids off on their first day of school in smiles! A neighborhood breakfast block party is the perfect way to get everyone hyped up about going back to school. Delicious, healthy menu ideas and cute school-themed decor will set the mood and the kids will all be energetic and excited as they get on the bus! Or skip the kids — just invite the mom's back to your house after you drop them off at school. This is a great way for you and your girlfriends to support one another whether your children are in nursery school, kindergarten, middle school, high school, or even college! Continue Reading →
By: Amanda
Rather than wasting hours watching mediocre television this summer, grab some friends and catch up on the latest new release movies! Or why not go all-out and make it a summer movie night block party?
Use PartyIdeaPros.com's Oscar night ballots as a starting point for choosing your nightly movie. Most of the nominated films are currently available on DVD or through Amazon on Demand. Stick with Party Idea Pros simpler Movie Night celebration package ideas for your summertime viewing parties. Then pick two nights during the summer to glam it up with our Lights, Camera, Action and Hollywood Nights celebration packages.
Organizing a block party or reunion? Hosting an all school barbeque/fundraiser, a sweet sixteen or teen party, an adult or children's birthday party, or even anniversary party? A backyard movie night is a wonderful theme for any warm weather event. Just choose your movie to suit the occasion — think John Wayne, Sponge Bob, Legally Blonde, The Parent Trap, Casa Blanca, Star Wars, Rear Window, The Shawshank Redemption, Twilight and New Moon double feature and the list goes on and on.
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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Retro Paper straws are all the rage. They not only add a fun vibe to your table decor, they add color and a dash of whimsy. As you can see we have featured them individually displayed in mason jars in our patriotic theme parties. Sometimes we even add an antenna ball on top. For my own son's Bar Mitzvah we topped MLB antenna balls on coordinating straws and used them as place cards at the entrance to party. Just yesterday, my sister threw a handful of striped paper straws in a paper cup – just the right touch for her Labor Day barbecue.
Both Swoozies and Amazon has a nice collection of retro paper straws. Consider using the pink and blue polka dot straws for your next baby shower. We love the mini bat straws and orange and black stripe straws for Halloween parties. The red and green stripe straws are a must have for your cookie baking holiday parties. The yellow stars straws would be an adorable adder to a Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Party. And we believe the yellow & grey stripe straws are elegant enough to use at a chic, vintage chalkboard chic wedding reception. Another idea — choose your sorority colors for your next house party.
One more idea for children's birthday parties … choose a variety of straws and cut them into 1 – 2 inch strips. Now string them together to create cute paper necklaces. The leftovers can be used for every day, at lunch and dinnertime.
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.I was just on the Jones Soda site and had an aha moment …
Ask your date to prom with a case of personalized, customized soda.…
The only hitch is you need to plan well in advance!
As most high school students know, asking your date to prom, homecoming, or other school social is not a simple feat. A phone call no longer suffice – creativity is expected. Students are finding more and more creative ways to ask their dates to prom each year. One year, my son was sent on a scavenger hunt. My other son was playing a game of co-ed tag football and the question was popped in writing on the football itself. He still has that ball. We have seen the invitation delivered with balloons, flowers, and spelled out in the sand. We even have a local statue which occasionally is seen holding a large “will you go with me to prom” sign.
As we hear about fun and interesting ways to ask a special someone out on a date, we will continue to update this page. In the meantime, if you are on the committee planning prom or homecoming be sure to check out our Prom Themes, Planning Ideas and Supplies party package.
New Idea!
Ask your date to prom with CanvasPop!..
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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There is no better party than a Mardi Gras party! Party Idea Pros will walk you through every step of your celebration providing professional recommendations on just about every detail including including invitations, centerpieces, costumes, masks, beads, party favors, fun and game ideas, and lots and lots of little extras. Continue Reading →
Skip the candy! Pass out Halloween Bandz to all your trick or treaters. Great for Halloween classroom parties and as costume accessories, too!
What are bandz?
The bandz craze seems to have begun in Birmingham Alabama last year and now bandz are flying off shelves throughout the country. These colorful rubber bands are made of silicone and die molded, come in a variety of shapes and themes, and are manufactured by a handful of vendors. Basically, kids wear them, collect them, and trade them! Bandz come in multi-band packs starting at about $5.00/pack. Best of all, Bandz make for great party favors and napkin rings! (Warning: Choking Hazard! Not recommended for children under 3 years old!) Continue Reading →
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!
Free Printables including these darling happy everything placemats!
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! | Cute Print Cloth Face Masks
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!!!!
Send Small Party Packs!
Put a bag of Personalized M & Ms into a personalized stemless glass. Add a cute paper straw or reusable straw and the directions for making a festive mocktail or cocktail.
