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Party Tip of the Week: 3 Winter Parties for Kids

Do you know a special kid having a birthday this winter? Wanting to throw a fantastic party to celebrate? Here are three options for partying, even when it's too cold outside!

Indoor Campout Slumber Party
No need to be outside to go camping! Set up a "firepit" inside your living room with some logs and orange, yellow, and red construction paper cut into the shape of flames. Serve treats such as s'mores and hot dogs. Whatever camping traditions you and your family like to do, incorporate them in your indoor campout! Make it fun and set up fort with the family too!

Indoor Snowball Fight
When the weather outside is frightful, have a snowball fight–inside! For snowballs, use balled up white socks for big snowballs and cotton balls for small ones. Set up a course for kids to play around, with safety rules! Use things around your home like pillows, and empty laundry baskets as shields!

Gingerbread Man Cookie Decorating
Take a traditional holiday activity and add a little twist. Bake a big batch and let your kids decorate their gingerbread man as their favorite super hero or as them! This doesn't just have to be a holiday tradition, but a party tradition too!

The weather doesn't have to stop you from throwing your kids some amazing parties! For more great party tips, visit the Wedding and Party Blog too!

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Party Tip of the Week: 3 New Year's Eve Parties

One of the most festive events of the holiday season can be spending New Year's Eve with friends or family. Save all those resolutions of January 1st and host a spectacular party to bid farewell to 2015!

Time for a Party!
Use clocks as your theme for this time-centered party. Declare “Time to Celebrate” on invitations for guests. Use all types of clocks as decorations. For example, some digital clocks will display time on walls or ceilings. Use numbers 1-12 along with streamers or balloons to set up a festive backdrop. Cookies or a cake can be decorated to look like a clock. Use toy watches as napkin rings or decorations on tables. Counting down the time is what this night is about, so plan to ring a bell on each hour and play a game or plan an activity. An hour before midnight, this could be as simple as distributing hats or party favors to prepare for the New Year’s celebration. Have a countdown and confetti to throw as the clock strikes twelve!

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody!
The glitz and glamour of the roaring 20’s is the perfect backdrop for your very own Great Gatsby themed party. Art Deco invitations and decorations are a must and are readily available online or in craft stores. Guests may come dressed in their very best flapper girl or gangster costumes. Set the mood with a signature drink, such as a mint julep or gin fizz.  Use solid classic colors such as gold and silver or black and white, and have food tables set with tiered trays. Choose flowers such as red roses or white gardenias.  Incorporate large feathers and pearls in your decorating. Helium balloons in solid colors will fill the space and make a statement. Hang stringed lights to add the right touch and don’t forget to keep the jazz music playing. Toast to the New Year by passing out trays of champagne or sparkling water as the countdown to 2016 begins.

Start Spreading the News!
Nothing says New Year’s Eve more than Times Square in New York City. Bring the party to your own home by hosting a Ball Drop party. Decorate with disco balls and silhouettes of the New York City skyline. Incorporate apples or other iconic New York symbols. This can be a casual night with party hats and noisemakers or a more formal black-tie affair.  Serve a signature drink, such as a Manhattan. Create a playlist of music including artists such as Frank Sinatra, along with other famous New York songs. Provide real-time coverage of the actual Times Square festivities on a centrally located television screen. Have your own “ball drop” with a large disco ball or balloons and count down to midnight with your guests.  

Organize a unique New Year’s Celebration this year! Whether you hire a caterer for a formal affair or decide on a casual potluck dinner, planning ahead will make your party an unforgettable one. Remember to provide safe ways for your guests to head home as the party ends. Consider your budget, choose a theme, and then welcome 2016 in style!

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Party Tip of the Week: Christmas Party Themes

Holiday movies and music, lists for Santa, and a shimmering tree–these are some of the things that make Christmas the most magical time of the year! Why not throw a party to remember this holiday season? Try a new theme or put a spin on your tradition holiday celebration with one these party ideas.

Polar Express Pajama Party
Ugly Christmas sweaters have been the go-to dress code for many recent holiday parties. Try something different this year with a pajama party for kids! Host a Polar Express pajama party with train tickets as invitations. Have someone, maybe Santa himself, read the story "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg or watch the movie. As a party favor, provide a bell for each guest, which fits in perfectly with the ending of the story.

Progressive Dinner Party
A progressive dinner party is another option for celebrating with friends and neighbors. Choose three host homes to visit–one for appetizers, then main course, and finally, dessert. Plan to stay an hour at each stop. Each guest may be assigned a menu item to bring to the host. One option is to do an around the world theme and have different foods from different countries with matching decorations and games.

Santa's Workshop Party
The holidays are a time for giving, and it would be great to encourage the generosity of  others in your holiday planning. Host a Santa's workshop party. Everyone that attends receives a Santa hat as they arrive. Guests bring a toy or other donation for needy families in the community. Then put on some music, bring out the hot cocoa, and wrap your gifts to give to a local charity.

Whether you decide to have a large event or simply go Christmas caroling around your neighborhood, plan a wonderful celebration to share with friends and family!

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Party Tip of the Week: Cozy Party Favors

While a good hostess makes an occasion memorable, a great one will extend it past the event itself. One easy way to do that is by giving tokens that guests will want to keep. Here are some great favor ideas that you can give out this Thanksgiving!

Cozy Gifts
Offer guests blankets or shawls for outdoor events when it gets chilly, and then allow guests to take them home.

S'mores To Go
How about wrapping up two squares of graham crackers, part of a chocolate bar and a couple of marshmallows? Then you'll have a personal s'more that's easy to transport.

Caramel Apple Treats
Don't overthink it" caramel apples are a simple token that can be easily made and packaged. For a twist, make mini caramel apples. Just use a melon baller to scoop out sections of an apple. Stick cake pop/sucker sticks in them, melt the caramel and (once the caramel has cooled and thickened a bit) dip them in! Then you have a little treat that's sure to get "oooohs" and "ahhhhs".

There you have it–easy ways to remember an event long after it's over. Remember, the best gifts are both usable and beautiful. Happy hosting!

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Party Tip Of The Week – Halloween Party Favor

Are you planning a Halloween party? Stuck on party favors? We have some ideas on party favors that can make your party a spooktacular event!

For The Kiddos:

Painted Pumpkins
Hold a painted pumpkin contest with the kids. Have them decorate a small pumpkin and offer treats for the most creative. At the end of the night, they can take their pumpkin home and have it displayed for the rest of fall!

For the Adults:

Pick Your Potion
Give your grown-up guests a little bit of bubbly fun. Fill glass bottles with a nice cocktail mix and make them look like potions. This will make the perfect souvenir from a Halloween party to remember!

Halloween is almost here, so don't get behind on your planning! Check back with the Wedding and Party Blog for more great ideas and tips!

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Party Tip of the Week – Washi Tape

You've all seen Washi Tape. If you haven't, you're missing out of this latest trend. If you don't know what it is, it's basically printed tape. Did you know there are lots of ways to include this in your next party? Here are a few ideas:

  • Party Glasses – If you're using disposable cups, you can decorate the cups with this tape to make them unique. Another great idea is using the tape as name tags on your glasses.
  • Flags – Use washi tape to create adorable flags. Easy to make and can be displayed on straws or within centerpieces.
  • Napkin Rings – Take your napkin, wrap it around silverware and then tape it closed. This is a really fun detail to add.
  • Vases – Same thing goes here as it does for the cups. If you want to add a little flair to your vases, simply add this tape.

Washi tape comes in a variety of colors. It's so easy to just pick which designs go with your party best and incorporate them into it. What are your plans to do with it? Share them with us at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com

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Party Tip of the Week – Serving Guide

When hosting a party, it might be a little stressful to know how much food to serve to your guests. This week's Party Tip provides a little help with just that. Just follow our helpful guide and you'll have no problems figuring out how much to serve.

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Party Tip of the Week – Buffet

Planning a buffet for your next party? This seems like an easy route to take to serve your food. However, there are a few tips you must keep in mind when setting yours up.

  1. What/Where – Decide what serving dishes you will use as well as where you will place each one. This is easier to do beforehand than stress the day of. All you have to do is place the food on each dish.
  2. Use Labels – This takes the guessing game out for the guests. This also helps guests with food allergies out so they know what to avoid.
  3. Plates First, Silverware Last – Why do this? Of course we understand why plates need to be first. But if we put silverware last, your guests won't have to juggle them as they move down the line.
  4. Make It Ahead – Don't spend your entire day cooking. Think of meals that can be prepared the day before or even a week before and are ok to freeze.
  5. Think About The Kids – Sometimes it's easy to overlook the children at the event, but they will appreciate you thought of the, as well as the parents. Add chicken nuggets or mini sandwiches.

We hope these tips help. Do you have your own buffet tips? Share them with us at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com.

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Party Tip of the Week – Hostess with the Mostess

Hosting a party? Have you ever thought about your hostess responsibilities? There's a lot more to it than you think. This week's Party Tip will focus on a few ways to make you a better hostess than you already are for future events.

  1. Introduce your guests – As soon as possible, introduce your guests to each other. That way, everyone feels included.
  2. Ask for dietary restrictions – Make sure there's something for everyone to eat. Some may have dairy or nut restrictions. It's important to be aware of that as well so you can let them know what dishes may not be for them.
  3. Engage your guests – Keep the conversation flowing and avoid any awkward silence.
  4. Seat someone new to each other – Don't just group friends together. Make your guests branch out and meet new people.

There are are many ways to be a gracious host at your party. How are you one? Share us your tips at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com.

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Party Tip of the Week – Hosting a Bonfire

Have you ever thought about hosting a bonfire? These are truly ideal for those cooler nights. Even if the days are warm, the nights can still get a little cool depending on where you're located. They're laid back, yet fun. So, this week's party tip focuses on hosting one with ease.

  • Party Decorations – Keep it minimal. You don't need much since it will be outdoors. Include personalized cups, napkins and maybe a banner.
  • Food – Keep it simple with a s'mores bar, hot chocolate bar, popcorn bar and hot dogs. You can really get creative with all the bars and toppings that you can include.
  • Entertainment – The fire itself. You can also include outdoor games, just be sure to provide enough lighting to see.

It's truly very simple when planning a backyard bonfire. Just pay special attention to the details, like the personalization. Do you plan on hosting a bonfire? Don't forget to send us your pictures at social@weddingandpartynetwork.com so we can share them on the blog.

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