Party Themes and Ideas by Katie Elzer-Peters

Make Easter one to remember with fun Easter activities before and during the big day! Here are some fun activities for the youngest egg-hunters. Plan to enjoy these Easter crafts, games and activities leading up to and on Easter.

A garden baby shower theme, with fresh flowers and cute party supplies, is a fun and feminine way to celebrate the arrival of a new bundle of joy. Here are some ideas on how to plan one.

Have a Carolina Panthers theme party and celebrate football season. The Carolina Panthers are based in Charlotte, NC, so plan some authentic North and South Carolina touches as part of your party planning.

One of the most fun characters on the show "Glee" is the cheerleading instructor Sue Sylvester.  She is both funny and terrifying.  That makes her a perfect character to dress up as for Halloween, or for a costume party.  Luckily, Sue's fashion choices are pretty consistent, so it is also pretty easy to come up with a costume that says "Sue".  Here's what you need, and here's how to put it all together: Costume Clothes & ...

Your party food can do double duty as sustenance for your guests and as part of the party theme.  Here are some food ideas for a Surf's Up party, or any bbq, summer or luau-themed party.  These treats will keep your groms and wahines well-fed to enjoy their surfing activities! Grom Guacamole This is an easy guacamole recipe that will keep even the hungriest surfers satisfied. Ingredients: 3 Avocados, mashed Juice from 1 lime One ripe, but firm tomato cubed 1/2 ...

Host a backyard bbq party with a theme for some "hot fun in the summertime."  There are many ways you can theme your barbeque party, and still have a traditional cookout.  Here are some fun party ideas where your grill will be right at home. Luau Barbecue Party Invitations Invite guests to your Luau barbeque party with themed invitations.  You could make a message in a bottle (if you're not expecting a big crowd).  Wash out clear ...

Keep your summer party going by selecting a perfect playlist.  Here are some different song lists for summer party themes. Summer Cocktail Party Playlist This list is all about cool summer sounds. Buena Vista Social Club (jazzy, latin, energetic, cool, classy)  If you can only pop in ONE CD or select one playlist and put it on repeat, this is the ONE for your summer parties. Norah Jones ...

Why would we write an article about having a party without a theme, when we're all about party themes?  Well, not every party NEEDS a theme.  Sometimes, adding a theme to a party can distract from the goal of the party: to enjoy friends and relatives in an intimate setting.  Sometimes, adding a theme creates added work or strains the budget.  And, sometimes a party is so impromptu that a theme isn't a choice ...

We love Evite®.  Why?  Because Evite removes one of the most pressing, and crippling barriers to hosting a party: the invitations.  Almost nobody mails invitations anymore.  MAYBE, for your child's early birthday parties, or for a christening, or for a wedding. If you feel like you have to mail invitations, you might not be as likely to host the casual get-together party.  Emails and phone calls can be kind of hard to track and sporadic. ...

Princess parties call for for a proper menu of sweets fit for future queens.  Depending upon your party theme, different princess party menu items are in order.  Here are two sure-bet menus for princess parties, and some other tips for creating magical princess party menus. Princess Tea Party Menu Everyone knows that the most authentic princess party is a tea party.  Tea parties for tots and tweens require a few things, namely petite sweets, tea or ...