09 Dec 11 A New Year’s Countdown to Midnight Party
Before we even discuss the planning of a countdown to midnight party, you need to inform your guests that it’s happening. Send out New Years invitations; let your guests know of where it’s happening, when, and what they should expect.
All of the ideas listed here are designed for an adult party, but they can be adapted for teenagers or children.
A themed party makes it easy to mingle.
The Introductions: When people arrive at your party, they may need some incentives to talk, mingle, and socialize. Not everyone is rip-roaring ready to start partying. A theme, however, such as costumes or adult masks, can easily break the ice for your guests – it gives them something to talk about.
Of course, party favors are also useful icebreakers for guests, especially if each bag of party favors contains something different. Guests can swap and share them with each other.
As for the food and drinks, encourage people to contribute to the party. Cooking and hosting can be expensive, but if everyone helps out, it becomes more of a community process. All of your guests add their own flair to the night.
The Pre-Midnight Party: Let your guests float about your party, allow them to mingle with ease, and always keep the food and drinks stocked. The time after introductions and before the countdown, it’s perfect for forming friendships and bonds with people.
Continuing along with the idea of a theme, you could hand out puzzle pieces with the party favors. Tell everyone they must then find their matching puzzle piece, which is contained in someone else’s bag. This forces people to talk, discuss, and move about the party. Plus, people can meet someone new.
The Countdown to Midnight: By now, people should have mingled, met friends, taken embarrassing pictures, and had all sorts of fun. They should be in a merry mood, ready for the final countdown to a new year. And this is where a New Years theme party really kicks off.
Make sure to hush everyone during those final moments. Get a big clock traditional clock ready for everyone to watch. Build up the anticipation. Countdown those final moments, getting louder with every passing second. When the final second ticks, allow all hell to break loose. Then enjoy the rest of your evening.
09 Jun 11 4th of July Party Planning
Get your 4th of July party ready now, because time flies faster than it should. The date will be upon you before you realize it, and nothing ruins a party like an unprepared host. Whether you need party supplies or ideas, here is a timetable to help keep you on track:
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Three to Four Weeks Before 4th of July:
- Designate budget
- Plan guest list
- Send out invitations
- Contemplate meals for menu, or:
- Contact catering company
- Order party decorations
- List needed 4th of July party supplies
- Rent tables or chairs
- Call friends for help, if needed
Two to Three weeks before 4th of July:
- Prepare and freeze food ahead of time
- Contact bands or music companies
- Purchase 4th of July party favors
- Plan party games, events, and activities
One week before 4th of July:
- Determine final headcount
- Purchase drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic
- Purchase tableware and utensils
- Purchase party favors
One to three days before 4th of July:
- Put up indoor party decorations
- Purchase fresh food
- Purchase ice for beverages
- Set out tableware, tables, and chairs
- Determine coat room
- Double-check all arrangements
Day of 4th of July:
- Start music
- Set up bar
- Blow up balloons
- Put out outdoor decorations
- Prepare any last-minute desserts and foods
- Put out snack bowls
- Enjoy the party!
02 Jun 11 Five Party Tips To Make Your Party Rock
1. Start Outside
Bringing the party decorations outside will further enhance the overall feel of your party. Guests pull up to your house, see the decorations outside, and instantly feel a partying vibe. Too many individuals focus solely on the inside of the house, but your guests have already developed an idea of what the party will be like by then. You must capture your guests’ attention while the attention can still be grabbed. Utilize outdoor decorations to maximize your guests’ immersion.
2. Fluid Party Supplies
All of your party supplies and decorations should contain a flowing sensation. Not to sound too strange or metaphysical here, but your party supplies and decorations contain a sense of energy and feeling. With the proper amount of design and planning, you can channel that feeling to capture your guests and keep them flowing throughout the rooms. For example, the dinner room should have less energy than the main gathering room.
3. Tools and Party Essentials
If you are holding a themed party, hand out themed party favors at the door. For example, a sports party needs some party supplies that help to keep your guests feeling great all night long, especially until the game is over. No matter the kind of themed party you throw, we have the essential party favors to keep your guests happy and participating.
4. Mingling
Your guests want to enjoy a riveting night of conversation, so set up and area where people can congregate and talk. The best kind of area will have food, drinks, and plenty of room for people to move around. The last thing you want is a traffic jam of people colliding into each other. This kind of thing can take your party down a couple notches.
5. Rides Home
If you have alcoholic beverages at your party, always plan for alternative rides home. The last thing you want is a drunk leaving your party. Not only does this endanger your future state of throwing parties, but it also endangers everyone else on the road. Cabs, buses, designated drivers, do whatever you can to keep people safe.
01 Jun 11 Party Hats – A Party Must
Let’s talk about party hats for a minute. There are countless variations of this classic part of the party supplies entourage, and we hope to provide you with some of the best. Too many individuals view party hats as subtle additions, but party hats are iconic symbols of joy and happiness. If you have ever hoped to increase the overall success and enjoyment of your party, party hats are the way to do it.
We have only the best party hats.
There is something so seductive about the image of a party hat. It is not an actual lust for the hat, but the sensation of seeing a hat and knowing what it means: partying, laughing, mingling, ridiculousness. Party hats are more about the message and less about the fashion. Someone wearing a hat knows what kind of party they are attending. It is about fun, entertainment, and being around great friends.
Surrounded by friends and enjoying the social circle of your friends, there is nothing better. You get to enjoy the freedom of being yourself, without any worries or stresses about living among the rest of your partying guests. This is why party hats are some of the best party supplies additions to your usual party planning. They give your guests the freedom of enjoying the party, rather than worrying about what they look like.
Hand out your party hats with your party favors, so each and every one of your guests come equipped to rumble. With our wide selection at your disposal, you can easily find the kind of party hats that match your party needs. Take the time to enjoy the searching process, because some of the fun is prepping for a party. You are the host – the party dominator – and you are the one to determine what comes from your party.
We have party hats for all ages, sizes, and attendants. Adult, youth, child, baby, it does not matter. Our party hats are perfect for every kind of individual that could ever enjoy a type of party. All you have to do is find a reason to include them into your usual repertoire.
09 May 11 Memorial Day Party Favors!
Celebrating your patriotic love for your country requires a special bit of flair and pizazz, and certainly a whole bunch of patriotic party favors. Whether you are fondly expressing your passion for your country or celebrating the courage of countless soldiers, our patriotic party favors are sure to have the good vibrations flowing throughout your party.
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No Memorial Day party is complete without a plethora of American flags, and we have loads for you to hand out as party favors. From our Stars and Stripes Stick Yo-Yo to our simple and traditional American Flag, we have more than enough options to ensure that your guests feel the patriotism. All you have to do is decide one which ones work best for your party.
If you plan on encouraging your guests to feel energized, you need the patriotic party favors that raise up the energy levels. A Patriotic Star Party Lei could be the perfect thing to get people excited. If you want follow customs, hand out the lei to guests that are single. Tell them they can hand them out to others, but it has to accompany a kiss. This can help individuals to mingle, meet, and make new friends.
We also have a Spirit of American Patriotic Party Assortment for 10 people, giving you an affordable, simplistic way to prepare for a party. Rather than gather up all of the individual party favors, you can get enough to supply 10 people, with only a simple click of a button.
Throwing a Memorial Day party is one of the best reason to gather up a group of friends. Countless soldiers have gone to war in the past, fighting to ensure that you are allowed to enjoy the life you lead now. These soldiers should be remember through your patriotism and your appreciation of their efforts. If you or your friends have led the life of a soldier at some point, this is the holiday to feel remembered and appreciated.
We make it easy to throw parties, because partying should never be a difficult thing. As long as you have the guests, we have the party supplies.
29 Apr 11 Planning a Boy’s Springtime Party
Springtime is the perfect time for hosting a boy’s birthday party. Boys are typically energetic, loud, and rambunctious, making it ideal to hold the party outdoors. Rather than risk messing up the house with cake and party supplies, find a comfortable area outside, where the kids can run around and have a blast. It opens up so many party possibilities.
The ultimate Batman centerpiece!
First, you need to figure out an overall theme for your party. Boy’s tend to enjoy superheroes, robots, cowboys, astronauts, and all sorts of imaginative, adventurous stuff. If you are throwing a surprise party, try to figure out which one your child would enjoy. If he likes superheroes, our Batman Brave and Bold 3d Centerpiece will proudly display his love of superheroes. If he tends more toward medieval knights, our Knight Honeycomb Centerpiece will easy transport him back to the Dark Ages.
An outdoor party also opens your party activity options. We have loads of party balloons for you to choose from, with each specializing in a different style. Hand empty balloons out as party favors and have the kids get into a huge water balloon fight. They’ll be running around, cheering and having a blast, and everyone will leave with huge smiles.
Our Robots 18” Pull-String Pinata is ideal for a boy’s birthday party. Equipped with sticks, they get to pound the candy out of a robot, reveling in their victory over technology. This will help the kids burn some energy off during the party and build their socialization skills.
In our modern age, it can be rather difficult to get kids outside. Holding a boy’s birthday party outside could be one of the best ways to get kids involved in outdoor activities. Once they see how much fun it can be to run around and play, they may be more willing to do it again later.
Check out the rest of our party supplies sections for ideas, decorations, and invitations. The party should be just as much fun for you as it is for your son.
01 Mar 11 Baby Shower Party Supplies
Countless mothers-to-be are currently awaiting their baby showers. If you are planning on throwing one for a friend or family member, we have the party supplies you need to make sure that that special someone knows they are loved and appreciated. From party invitations to party favors, we have everything you need to throw the perfect baby shower party.
A mother-to-be spends months carrying around their precious cargo, which can weigh heavily on their body and mind. They become stressed, worried, and ridden with anxiety. A baby shower party supplies that mother-to-be with a brief escape from the constant worries of becoming a mother. They are surrounded by loved one, both friend and family, who want nothing more than to shower her with their affection and appreciation. With our baby shower party supplies, you can ensure that your party goes off perfectly.
When throwing a baby shower, the first thing you should do is send out party invitations. Invite anyone that would enjoy showing their appreciation for the mother-to-be. The invitations should convey the message of love and affection, because this is a party not just for the mother-to-be but for everyone involved. Everyone should feel part of something larger than themselves – they are contributing to the continuance of life.
Although the baby shower party supplies the mother with guests who shower her with gifts, the guests should also receive party favors for coming. These are little tokens of thanks that let your guests know how much you enjoyed them taking the time to come to the party. Plus, again, it is a celebration of life and love and happiness, so you should be doing your part to show how much you enjoy the company of your friends.
Whether you are expecting a child of your own or simply know someone who is, our party supplies and baby shower decorations will help you throw the best baby shower possible. Remember, life is about appreciating the gifts that you have been afforded, including the gift of bringing life into this world. Celebrate it and enjoy every second of it.
28 Feb 11 Throwing a Green St. Patrick’s Day Party
With St. Patrick’s Day being the festive holiday of the color green, you are going to need some green party supplies and decorations to get started. From the favors to the hats to the food you to out, everything should be a pleasant shade of the color green. At PartySuppliesMall.com, we have all of your St. Patrick’s Day party decorations need covered.
- All of your party decorations should be fun and silly. Blow up some green balloons and fill your rooms with them. Find some shamrock cutouts and put them on the walls. If you can find leprechaun cutouts, put them up there, too. Everything should be fun, green, and festive.
- Replace your conventional outdoor lights with green party lights, to let everyone know where the party is at. Tie some more green balloons around the light fixtures. Combined, this lets the party feeling flow outside. Just remember not to add too many party decorations. Fun can be come tacky real quick.
- To accentuate the inside lighting, put green Christmas lights on the walls and ceilings. The light will be bright enough for everyone to see, but not so bright as to blind people. Plus, all of your party supplies will have a green tint.
- When you cook or order your food, have it prepared with green food coloring and green decorations. Your party will benefit from the sensation of St. Patrick’s Day themed food.
- Put all of your green food on the same table. This will create an aesthetic appeal that drags people toward the table.
- Set the food out on green party clothes. This will carry the green party decorations over to the food.
- If your party is going to serve alcohol, serve a traditional Irish beer. You could also serve a cheaper, lighter beer, which you can dye green with food coloring.
- When you send out party invitations, ask everyone to wear green clothes. This will give the party a finalized touch of green, and your guests then become party decorations themselves.
24 Feb 11 Partying Away the Winter
With the winter months finally rolling down and coming to a very slow halt, it is time to brush off your partying clothes and celebrate the end of winter. You have been cooped up in your house all of this time, depending on where you live, and only now are you starting to see some of the warmth of spring come flowing into your neighborhood. Let that invigorating air fill your lungs and energize you with a youthful sense of partying.
- Spring Parties
Obviously, it isn’t quite spring yet, but that does not mean you cannot envision it. The birds are chirping. The snow is melting. The sun is beaming down upon your face, as you sit next to a swimming pool and drink a tall glass of crisp lemonade. Ah! It’s like spring is already here.
For your going-away winter party, you need supplies that give you the feeling of warmth and joy. Yellows, oranges, cool blues, greens, red, purples, and whites are all perfect colors for your party decorations. If you can, plan the party for the outdoors and bring some picnic supplies. This will give your party an overall feeling of energy. Plus, you’re celebrating the disappearance of winter, so get outside and show that cold how tough you are.
- Music, Dancing, and Celebrations
Remember, it may still be really cold outside on the day of your party. Encourage people to move around and get active to warm up. Dancing, for example, would be the perfect party activity that supplies your guests with warmth, and it’s a lot of fun. With everyone moving around and feeling great, you can enjoy the idea that these grey overcasts are soon to go away. If you do plan on having everyone dance at your party, let people know in the party invitations so they bring the right shoes. Dancing shoes must be comfortable and durable.
- Food and Drinks
All of your food and drinks should be light, so stay away from anything that bogs a person down. Winter months, sure, you want thick and heavy foods. Spring is much different though. You want salads and vegetables, and do not hand out candy with your party favors. Your guests may be going on the spring diet, trying to lose those winter pounds, and all of your party supplies should be light and healthy.
24 Feb 11 Party Favors: The Whoosh of Partying
Handing out party favors is not like handing out party invitations. It takes a specific blend of unique gifts to create the ideal party favors. If you do not properly plan out and design your party favors, you might as well be saying to your guests, “Here, you throw this away for me.†Instead, you want your guests to feel delighted and exhilarated for having gained something simply because they came to your party. At PartySuppliesMall.com, we are here to be the party favor superheroes you need.
First, it’s time to find out what a party favor is actually all about. For this answer, we must start at the core of your party favors: the bag.
Most party favors come in some form of storage, whether it is a bag, a box, or some other object meant to hold smaller objects. It would be very simple to casually throw a bunch of ‘goodies’ in a bag and call it a party favor, but this does your guests no good. This bag – this glorious container of portable joy – should be a beacon for your guests, beckoning for their attention and wielding it like a weapon. “Come hither, ye party guest, for you are about to bask in the glory of my contents.†If you think a brown paper bag does this for you, then go right ahead, but be wary of the opposite effect – “Hey, you, party guest, come over and grab me because I hold things you may or may not want.â€
Now that you understand the crucial state of your party favors bag, we must dissect the contents of said bag.
Too many parties have gone awry from terrible party favors. Instead of wowing your guests and making them feel special, you stifle their enjoyment. Party favors should be tools with which your guests go about operating at a maximum state of partying. They should open their bags, feel a sudden and irresistible urge to party, and then spend the next few hours being overwhelmed with happiness. If your party favors are not supplying this rush – this whoosh of partying – then you are not properly planning out your party favors.
Again, you do not have to panic or worry, because we have all of your party favor needs covered. Everything you could ever want in a small handheld bag that fits perfectly in your guests’ hands, we have.
