Posted: February 10th, 2010 | Author: sarita | Filed under: Birthday Party Activity Ideas, Birthday Party Decoration Ideas, Birthday Party Supplies, Kids Birthday Ideas | Tags: balloon butterfly, butterflies party, butterflies party supplies, butterfly balloon, butterfly birthday, butterfly birthday cake, butterfly birthday cake ideas, butterfly birthday cakes, butterfly birthday decorations, butterfly birthday favors, butterfly birthday ideas, butterfly birthday invitations, butterfly birthday party, butterfly birthday party decorations, butterfly birthday party ideas, butterfly birthday supplies, butterfly parties, butterfly party, butterfly party decorations, butterfly party favors, butterfly party ideas, butterfly party supplies, butterfly party theme, butterfly pinata, butterfly theme, butterfly theme birthday, butterfly theme party, butterfly themed birthday party, butterfly themed party | Comments Off
Why do we like a butterfly theme birthday party? First, the brilliant colors and distinctive motifs allow for infinite decorating possibilities. As a common motif in poetry, religion and folklore, butterflies are universally respected and perfectly unique. A butterfly’s transformation from larva to pupa into an beautiful winged, flying adult is a lovely metaphor for a girl growing up. Since butterflies feed off nectar from flowers, you can also incorporate flowers into this butterfly birthday theme.
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Butterfly Theme Birthday Party & Fun Butterflies Party Supplies
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Posted: February 3rd, 2010 | Author: sarita | Filed under: Birthday Cake Ideas, Birthday Party Activity Ideas, Birthday Party Favors, Birthday Party Games, Kids Birthday Ideas | Tags: dinosaur birthday, dinosaur birthday ideas, dinosaur birthday invitations, dinosaur birthday party, dinosaur birthday party activities, dinosaur birthday party ideas, dinosaur birthday party supplies, dinosaur birthday party theme, dinosaur birthday theme, dinosaur invitations, dinosaur parties, dinosaur party, dinosaur party ideas, dinosaur party supplies, dinosaur party supply, dinosaur party theme, dinosaur theme birthday party, kids dinosaur party | Comments Off
One great thing about a dinosaur birthday party is that the theme is enjoyed by a large age range. Kids from 4 to 12 are fascinated with dinosaurs, making this a great option where you have a mix of ages. Apart from the dinosaur party trimmings like decorations, plates and dinosaur balloons, we like to offer dinosaur-related activities that will get kids engaged while thrilling them with surprises. A dinosaur theme party offers lots of ways to get kids involved in the fossil action.
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Dinosaur Birthday Party Theme Activities: Ideas To Get Your Hands Dirty
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Posted: January 13th, 2010 | Author: sarita | Filed under: 30th Birthday Party, 40th Birthday Party, Adult Birthday Party, Birthday Party Activity Ideas | Tags: adults birthday party, birthday cocktail party ideas, birthday cocktail party menu, birthday cocktails, classic cocktail party, cocktail birthday party, cocktail birthday party ideas, cocktail event, cocktail party, cocktail party appetizers, cocktail party food, cocktail party ideas, cocktail party menu, cocktail party supplies, february birthday cocktail, retro cocktail birthday party | Comments Off
Is it strange to plan your birthday party around alcoholic beverages? Not to us! How about a grownup birthday cocktail party idea where attendees dress with more panache than usual, and enjoy retro cocktails and cocktail party food and hors d’oeuvres?
First, you need to select the cocktails. You may want to start with one of the definitive guides to cocktail recipes. (Try
The Craft of the Cocktail
by Dale DeGroff for major inspiration). If you’re not an experienced mixologist, consider making batches of cocktails or punch in advance, or you’ll be making drinks all night and never have a chance to enjoy the party. Even martinis can be made in advance in a pitcher for your cocktail party! You can also hire a bartender for a few hours. Many bartenders can suggest a variety of popular cocktails your guests are sure to love. They will also help you gauge the amount of alcohol you’ll need to purchase.
Select a diverse range of cocktails for the cocktail party. Offer cocktails that feature different liquors, so there is a white rum cocktail, a vodka cocktail, a gin cocktail, etc. You also want to have some fruitier options like a cosmopolitan, as well as something more classic like a Rob Roy. Perhaps a chocolate martini! Cocktail selection also depends on the time of day and theme of the party, but try to offer something that people don’t have the chance to enjoy every day. Mojitos are fairly simple to make and can be made in advance if necessary. People also enjoy a spicy bloody mary at any time of day. If it’s a cool time of year, you may also offer a hot beverage such as Irish coffee or spiced cider that you can keep warm in a crockpot and have guests serve themselves with a ladle.
We suggest going with high quality liquors and mixers for this special occasion birthday cocktail party. Make sure you provide not just fabulous cocktails, but suitable drinks for people who prefer beer or wine only. A wine spritzer, sangria or a beer with lemonade can resemble a cocktail and keep non-cocktail folks happy.
Cocktail party appetizers are essential for a cocktail party. A cocktail party menu features finger food that is easy to prepare in advance. But what to make? We love having a wide variety of cocktail party foods for the casual snacker, but enough substantial options so that guests can enjoy a light meal if they like. Consider Asian treats like mini egg rolls or fried wontons stuffed with seafood or mushrooms. Different types of bruschetta are also a great make-ahead option. You can arrange toasted bread slices with white bean puree and a drizzle of olive oil, or a classic combination of tomatoes and garlic. Mixed nuts, olives and an antipasto platter are crowd pleasers. If you’d rather not prepare all the food, many grocery stores offer excellent frozen hors d’oeuvres such as mini quiches or meatballs, where all you need to do is heat, insert toothpicks and serve.
You may also want to offer water and non-alcoholic options, so that people can opt out or take a break between cocktails. Depending on where you live, you can arrange for a trusted, non-drinking friend or family member to shuttle your party attendees home from the party. This way, guests can relax and enjoy the evening without drinking and driving.
Cheers!
Posted: December 19th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: Birthday Gift Ideas, Eco-friendly Birthday Ideas | Tags: birthday flowering plant, birthday flowers, birthday flowers gift, birthday plant, birthday plants | Comments Off
A brilliant, cheerful bouquet of flowers will make anyone’s birthday special. But we love a floral gift even more if it’s in a planter, and will last longer than the blossoms of cut flowers.
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Buying a Flowering Plant As a Birthday Gift; Easy Flower Ideas
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Posted: December 16th, 2009 | Author: sarita | Filed under: Birthday Cake Ideas, Birthday Party Decoration Ideas, Birthday Party Supplies | Tags: birthday cake candles, birthday party candles, dora birthday party | Comments Off
I can’t get over the options you have in birthday candles today. Today’s bright, thematic, crowd-pleasing birthday candles are a far cry for the waxy little twigs we used to use back when we carefully counted those things.
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Fun Birthday Party Cake Candles For All Styles
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