Posts Tagged ‘luau’
To have a Themed Party or to Have a Party with no Theme
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…
Read MoreSpicy Party Fiesta Recipes
Spice up your parties with these hot pepper recipes! From gumbo to chili to fresh, home-made salsa, there’s a party recipe for anyone serving something hot for any type of celebration. First, learn the differences in heat between all of the different pepper varieties. A Scoville unit is used to measure the hotness of a…
Read MoreDisney Party Themes for Summer
Summer is upon us and that means that it’s time for some outdoor fun. This means most of the birthday parties that we hold for our kids will be out in the sun. So why not combine their favorite Disney theme with an outdoor type of party? This is actually easy to execute and makes…
Read MoreUsing Party Props Effectively
Party props can take a halfhearted gathering from drab to fab in mere seconds. Party props help set the scene, and carry the theme beyond traditional decorations, paper goods, and menu items. Here are some ideas for choosing and using party props effectively to pump up the fun! Setting the Scene Decorations are an integral…
Read MoreAloha! Sail Over to Our Luau!
Everybody loves a luau and with this party plan you’ll be able to throw a great party whether it’s on the beach, in your backyard or in your living room. Aloha! Invitations: Remove the leaves from a silk tropical flower stem. Cut leaf shapes from green construction paper. Write your invitation wording on the leaves…
Read MoreAhoy Matey! Come Aboard For a Pirate Party!
Whether you’re a fan of the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series or just want to have some nautical fun, a buccaneer pirate party is a great theme for adults and kids alike. Invitations Send a message in a bottle. Remove the label from a plastic soda or water bottle. Insert a small amount…
Read More8 Tips for a Safe Backyard Bonfire Party
The warm weather is here. This means, the lyrics “Chest nuts roasting by an open fire” has been replaced by “hotdogs roasting in a backyard fire pit …” Yup, this means lots of people will be holding bonfire parties in their backyards. Fire + party + lots of people = disaster waiting to happen? Hopefully…
Read MoreTime for a January Backyard BBQ!
That’s it, I’ve had enough of winter! Christmas is over, the bills are coming in, and the tree is gone. It’s all so chilly and depressing here – and where I live, winter isn’t even half way over. Luckily, every few years, there’s a week in January known as the “Pinapple Express,” where a warm…
Read MoreSpongeBob SquarePants Party Theme
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Here’s ideas for a fun and lively birthday party, an ocean theme, or even as a tropical summer luau barbeque!
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