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Host An Affordable Cinco de Mayo Party

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo doesn’t have to leave you peso-less.  There are many ways you can throw a frugal fiesta on the fifth day of May.  The key is to make use of everyday items you already have around your home and turn them into priceless parts of your party. Here are some ideas to get you started: DECORATIONS Who says you need to fill your home with fresh flowers in order to have a successful Cinco de Mayo shindig?  Instead of busting your budget on fresh blooms, make your own colorful creations with tissue paper.  All you need is … Continue reading →

Cute Party Favor Pails You Can Make

You can use these party favor pails for any type of party, from Halloween and Harvest to birthdays and more. You can make them with stuff you already have and just a few things from the store. Here is what you’ll need: Plastic 20-ounce soda bottles Scissors Hole punch Tissue paper Glue Water Paint Paintbrush Chenille stems (pipe cleaners) Googly eyes (optional) Here’s what you need to do: You will need one plastic bottle for each guest plus the guest of honor. Start by making sure they are clean and dry. Have a grown up use the scissors to cut … Continue reading →

Need a Birthday Party Idea? Try Zoo Pals

Okay, some kids just aren’t that into trademark characters. On the other hand, maybe your child is so over a once beloved character and hasn’t moved on to a new favorite yet. So, how are you going to come up with a cool theme for his or her upcoming birthday party? First, you can incorporate your child’s favorite color(s). Then, consider going with Zoo Pals tableware, which includes plates, bowls, cups, flatware, and even slide-lock bags that feature these zoo favorites. Each package comes with an assortment of animals, so you can either do a mix of animals and bright … Continue reading →

Party Crafts: Make Your Own Cat Favor

As we head into the holiday season both at home and at school, it’s time for putting our collective heads together to come up with crafts and the like that can be done at school or at home. If you’re like me, you enjoy doing things with your kids – even when you aren’t art oriented. The following idea is good for making a party favor or a bookmark or just a decoration, it really is only limited by the imagination. So whether you are looking for some fun to be had with your little one at home or you … Continue reading →

Slime-tastic Party Ideas

Your little boy, or your little tomboy, will have fun with these slime-tastic ideas. Psyche out friends and family with treats like mud pies or cups of dirt and slime. Sound gross? Yep, that’s the whole idea! Mud Pies You can make individual mud pies or one large mud pie. Start with ready to use pie crusts made from graham cracker or cookie crumbs. Whip up a batch of chocolate pudding according to the package directions. Pour into pie crusts and chill. While the filling chills, crumble up your favorite chocolate cookies. Chocolate sandwich cookies work great, or you pick … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Party Supplies

Thank goodness there is a great variety of party supplies available. Not only are the decorations cute and fun, but the disposable plates, cups, and flatware, make life so much easier. Now, every host or hostess can simply toss the mess and enjoy his or her party as well as enjoying more time with guests instead of cleaning up. Check out these party supply resources: Shindigz has a nice variety of patriotic party decorations and fun tableware, from cute star/flag votives and fireworks mosaic votive holders, to sprays and cascades, and paper flag picks. Also, look for patriotic lantern strings, … Continue reading →

Birthday Party Fun

When it comes to birthday parties, we strive for ways to keep kids entertained for a few hours, often using tried and true methods and games. How about adding some new ideas to your repertoire? Here’s a simple, yet fun idea. Add boxes of crayons to the treat bags you make up so each child will have his or her own crayons. Purchase two solid colored, paper tablecloths, preferably white or another light color. Spread one tablecloth out on the table and let the kids color the entire thing, making designs, leaving notes, and signing their names. Cut the second … Continue reading →