28 Nov 11 The NBA Lockout Is Over!
As announced today, the NBA lockout has now come to an end, with the owners and players coming to an agreement over money. Obviously, the schedule is quite behind – 16 games behind, to be exact – but at least the whole ordeal is now over. Games can continue, which means NBA party supplies are needed.
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With all of this NBA energy stored up, it’s time to throw some truly outrageous parties. Be sure to let your friends know ahead of time, though, because the last thing you want is people not coming to agreement on when the party should start.
Since the players are going to be a tad sluggish at the start of the season, be prepared for some hectic games. If you are prone to yelling and getting angry over stupid plays, prepare your party environment so as to reduce any chance for broken objects. NBA balloons, for example, should replace all forms of glass. These you can throw around – your mother-in-law’s glass rooster, on the other hand, should be put away.
A basketball pinata, for those moments of player-induced rage.
Basketball fans are prone to eject out of their seat during intense plays. If a tray of food were to be balancing on their thighs, all of that food would then erupt all over your floors or carpets. Forget about trays – stick with finger food. Get some snacks that are easily held between napkins. The more a person has to hold while eating, the higher chance for trash and gunk to collect on the floor.
23 Nov 11 The Atomic Cake
On November 5, 1946, members of the Joint Army-Navy Task Force Number One held a party. The party marked the dismantling of the task force. During the task force’s lifespan, it oversaw the post-WWII atomic bomb testings in the pacific ocean. Attending party guests included military men, scientists, engineers, politicians, and, of course, all of their wives, girlfriends, and lovers.
Blah, blah, blah – history. Let’s skip to the good stuff: the party’s cake decorating supplies.
In a moment of sheer genius, Lieutenant John T. Holloway contacted a bakery in Louis, Illinois, who created an angel food cake in the shape of an exploding atomic bomb. Nothing says celebration like one of mankind’s most violent creations.
A photographer attending the party snapped the photo seen above. The photo, along with photos of men in suits dancing with women in dresses, reached the pages of the Washington Post‘s society column. The combined photos created imagery of really snobby looking individuals enjoying an evening around a cake carved like death.
Controversy exploded and people were outraged. Various religious groups called the photo “obscene,” for it celebrated the act of killing millions with the push of a button. Countless letters were written to the editors of the Washington Post, nearly all of them damning the photo. Since this event occurred during the post-WWII era, even Russian newspapers took to slinging mud over the “atomic cake controversy.”
What am I trying to get at with this post?
Be careful of your cake designs. If an atomic cake photo during the pre-Internet era could erupt into such a huge scandal, imagine what your family would say about your pregnant Bella Twilight cake. Leave the cake designs to the professionals, and always shoot for something classy, unless you know for a fact that cameras will not be attending your party. Given that every cell phone has one these days, though, I imagine that’s close to an impossibility.
16 Nov 11 New York Artist Creates Party Balloon Monsters
Imagine one of these alien behemoths marching their way into your child’s party. These artistic monstrosities, each one taking approximately three days to create, were spawned from the creative mind of New York artist Jason Hackenwerth.
As seen in the pictures, some of the sculptures are large enough to fit over a full-grown adult, with enough room to walk around comfortably. Since the sculptures are made from thousands of normal party balloons, they are lightweight, perfect for basking by the sea, or roaming through a wild jungle.
The 39-year-old New York artist started his balloon-blowing career as a street performer. Overtime, he became more adapt with the balloons, which, assumingly, led to his desire for larger, more challenging artistic endeavors.
The largest structure Hackenwerth built with party balloons was a little over 40 feet long. Some of the structures are so large, in fact, that he must “wrestle” the balloons into position.
Hackenwerth has stated that he orders 5,000 party balloons at a time.
14 Nov 11 Kardashian Fans Hold Candlelight Vigil
On October 31, 2011, Kim Kardashian fans gathered in Manhattan, New York, for a candlelight vigil, showing their sorrow over Kim’s divorce. The gathering began from an ad placed on Craigslist.org, which called for people to meet outside a Dash store.
“We’ll be gathering in front of the Dash store in Soho today at 4:15 to hold a vigil for the marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humpreys,” said the Craigslist ad. “It’s a sad day.”
The various attendees brought flowers, candles, magazine covers, and signs. In addition, a couple individuals arrived in party costumes, such as Scooby-Doo and Pee-wee Herman, and then there was some guy with a guitar.
Before the event came to a close and people dispersed for the night, photos were snapped and uploaded online, capturing the moment for all to enjoy.
09 Nov 11 Your Wizarding World Party Supplies
The latest Harry Potter DVD collection is soon to hit shelves, so what better reason to throw a Wizarding World party? The Harry Potter series has been around for more than a decade, which means both children and adults are sure to appreciate this kind of party. Now, let’s see what kind of Harry Potter party supplies are best for this kind of event.
If your kid wants their own Harry Potter at the party, we have the Harry Potter standup necessary to have the hero right there in the party. Hiring Daniel Radcliffe for the party is sure to be much more expensive of an endeavor than just propping up this cardboard cutout. Place it anywhere in your party, place hide-and-seek with it, or pose for goofy pictures – you’re the host, so you can do whatever you want.
The Ultimate Harry Potter DVD Collection may not be out yet, but you can still enjoy a normal Harry Potter DVD edition. Pop one on during the party and relive the adventure. After all, this is a Harry Potter party, and even the best Harry Potter party supplies go only so far. The movies really capture the thrill and magic of the stories.
Pass out some Harry Potter party favors, because your guests should leave with more than when they arrived. These party favors can vary from bookmarks to balloons, glasses to cups. In addition, we also have a whole party favor kit, known as the Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Party Favor Box. Inside this box is all of the party favors that one would need to supply their guests with a fantastic time.
07 Nov 11 Get Married, Make Money; Get Divorced, Make More Money!
The American Dream has been realized. Unfortunately, the dream was realized by Kim Kardashian, and now we wait to see what kind of damage her presence among the American society will wrought. Will she inspire others to follow the path of publically displayed sexual deviancy? Collect Twitter followers like baseball cards? Will others follow her example of living the life of a walking billboard? What about her marriage, the one fully paid for by various companies, including the wedding theme party supplies?
I cannot imagine what a feminist would say of Kim Kardashian. Not only has she made it clear that sex leads to fame, and sustains that fame, but her personality portrays women as dull, dumb, conniving, greedy, ignorant, and naive. If there ever was a woman to represent a generation, Kim Kardashion is not it.
From tabloids to radio shows, Kim Kardashian is everywhere. (Hell, I’m even writing about her.) She is an abomination – no, she is a stain on the American population, built from corporations, built for corporations. She continues to show the younger generation that screwing your fellow man, both literally and financially, leads to personal success, along with monumental cash gains.
But here’s the problem: She’s not going to stop. She’s right up there with the Jersey Shore phenomena – one cannot crane away from a train wreck. The entertainment potential is too great, and advertisers are smiling all the way to the bank. As long as she exists, continues to get married, corporations will make money, while the mass population suffers. Gluttony is no boon, but Kardashian has made it her career, and public attention solidifies its presence. After her, someone else will come along. Kardashian is the Hilton 2.0, and I fear to see the Kardashian 2.0.
28 Oct 11 Football Parties: Blowing Out The Season
Bust out the sports themed party supplies – football season is upon us. Soon, coworkers will be pit against each other, defending their favorite team’s actions. Not even families are safe from the differential love of football teams. In order to keep the peace, you better start planning for the Super Bowl party, one big enough to bring the peace between siblings, parents, and associates.
First, the setup:
Only the best Super Bowl parties have the party supplies to keep everyone entertained. These include drinks, food, party favors, and all the other goodies that people need to keep their head in the game. The last thing you want is a partier without the means to party – it’s worse than a quarterback without a play. So, let’s focus on the important details.
Try to time the Super Bowl party with someone’s birthday. The combination of factors heightens the resulting excitement. Not only are people cheering for teams, but they’re cheering for someone, right there in the same room as them. The energy combines and swirls – lots of fun.
Put the food on the Football Day Tablecover. It keeps the flow of football continuing, even into the food. Make sure to snag some finger food, because no one wants to cheer while holding a plate. The risk of food spilling is too great.
If there’s liquor, drink from the Football Shot Glass Set. Of course, the simplicity of the Football Fan Plastic Cups can easily substitute for shot glasses. Either way, you want a wide range of drinks. Get some soda, water, diet drinks, and whatever else is appropriate.
Since there may be some people that don’t want to watch the game, or get bored, have a spare football ready for an impromptu game, especially if kids are there. Let them imitate their favorite players, burn energy, and get some exercise.
Whatever you do, start preparing now, because the Super Bowl is coming quickly.
16 Aug 11 September Football Bracket Party
Get ready for an intense month of football parties, because the season is kicking back into swing! Gather up your buddies, surround your big screen television with couches, then order up a load of snacks and food. Of course, before you get all caught up in the excitement of the party, you need to plan out the party supplies you’re going to purchase. From decorations to utensils, we have everything you need to properly toss a football bracket party.
Rather than call up your friends, sports invitations make it easy to let your buddies know about the upcoming party. Getting the theme pumped up long before the party even hits is what gets people excited. Let everyone know about the opposing teams, when the party starts, and what your guests need to bring to the party.
Throwing your own sports theme party is quite simple, affordable, and stress-free. All of the products we have to offer are designed to be cheap and manageable, encouraging individuals to buy in bulk. No matter the team that you enjoy cheering on, we have loads of varying football team designs, including the Cleveland Browns and the Dallas Cowboys. Search for the party supplies that intensify the sports environment of your party.
In addition to the decorations and the sports theme party supplies, we have loads and loads of sports party favors. Pass them out for your friends as they enter the party, then enjoy the sight of your friends cheering on your teams, equipped with affordable sports party favors. Cheer, scream, and enjoy the sight of your team slamming into another, wielding the necessary sports party favors to show your passion.
22 Jun 11 Anniversary Party Ideas
Planning out an anniversary party can be one of the worst, most stressful processes an individual can experience. Sure, it seems like a lot of fun at first, but then the reality of the situation sets in. You stop thinking in possibilities and start thinking in actualities, and that’s where the stress comes into play. But hold your horses! We have the creative juices to get your mind cranking out some astonishing anniversary party ideas. Ready? All right, let’s go:
Our anniversary theme party kits make planning super simple!
Casino Theme Party: Dealers, Cards, and Gambling!
It’s your anniversary, so what better time to let loose and enjoy the wild sides of life? A casino theme party can show off the fun and vibrancy of your marriage, and as you get older, relationships often hit the stagnation of lust, love, and creativity. Let the casino theme party bring back the energy and excitement of your youthful days of love. We even have casino theme party invitations!
Wedding Theme Party: Recreating that Special Occasion!
Whether it is your first anniversary or another in a long line of celebrations, there is no reason for you not to hold a wedding theme party. Bring back the explosive sensations of falling madly in love with your partner. While not quite as elegant and monstrous as your actual wedding, the similar party environments can remind you of that special day, flooding you with so many positive emotions. If you want to fall in love all over again, a wedding theme is perfect for your anniversary party.
Western Theme Party: Yee-Haw Your Love!
Not the most conventional of anniversary party ideas, but that may be exactly why a western theme party is so outstanding. Normal anniversary parties are classy, sophisticated, and designed to promote a sense of romantic elegance. Not this one – no sir. A western theme party combines the love of your relationship with the fun of a wild western party. Capture the insanity of a western theme party and use it to carry your relationship’s energy for another year.
20 Jun 11 Five Tips for Planning a Baby Shower
Rarely is there an event as important as a baby shower – a happy mother, a soon-to-be-born baby, and a whole bunch of friends and relatives giving gifts. While the event itself is exciting, the planning process can be quite stressful. Our goal is to give you five tips for planning a baby shower theme party, so as to alleviate as much stress as possible. Each one can help make the planning process smoother, quicker, and less stressful, giving you a higher chance to enjoy the baby shower.
Our baby shower theme party kits make the planning process even easier!
- Cooking: There is nothing worse than slaving over a hot oven for hours and hours, hoping that you have enough food to feed the baby shower army of attendants. Rather than let yourself fall prey to the extensive amount of cooking preparation, we suggest hiring a caterer. It takes away the need to prepare the food, and they often clean up after the job is done. Purchase Tiny Toes blue dinner plates to make the cleanup process even easier.
- Party Invitations: Send out invitations one or two months before the date of the party. This gives your guests enough time to set the date, clear time for it, then respond with their RSVP. We sell a wide selection of party invitations, so you are bound to find your match.
- Baby Shower Theme Party: Part of the baby shower party planning process is purchasing decorations. Guests should feel a continuous flow of baby shower themed decorations upon entering the party. From decorations with light colors and baby feet to baby shower confetti, everything should scream celebration for the soon-to-be-born baby.
- Parking: Always, always, always plan out the parking situation for your party. There is nothing worse than playing the park-and-move game every time someone leaves the party. Try to maximize the parking space around your house, so your guests can park and leave freely. Nothing kills the party mood like feeling trapped.
- Baby Gender: When you release your party invitations, inform your guests of the baby’s gender, if it is known. Party decorations and gifts are often color-coded by gender, and you do not want people buying the wrong gender of gifts. If the gender is not known, inform people of this fact.
