Come on ladies, get your wild on! This zebra theme party package features the best of the best in zebra theme party planning, ideas, and supplies. PartyIdeaPros.com will walk you through every step of your event planning from choosing your zebra theme invitations, zebra party decor, and zebra party favors to making sure the night lasts a lifetime. This is a chic and fun theme for birthday parties of all ages including quinceanera, sweet sixteen, Bat Mitzvah, and 21st birthday celebrations. Also think zebra as you are planning your bridal shower and bachelorette party, baby showers, any ladies night out celebration, and even your retirement party. It is definitely time to party hearty!
Have you logged into Facebook today? Be sure to check out Tea Collection on Facebook and vote for your favorite girl dresses and/or boys tops. Once an item has received 1,000 Facebook Likes, it will go on sale–$15 dresses and $10 boys tops! It’s so much fun and I already voted for some of my favorite items like the Poleng Dress for girls and the Bali Rocks Tee for boys.
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Vote for your favorite girls dresses and boys tops to be sure that your favorites go on sale. Happy Liking!
One of our favorite stores, Tea Collection has been awarded with the 2012 “Stylish Tot” Cribsie Award! Tea Collection is committed to designing distinctive fashion collections for children inspired by different cultures around the world. We are overjoyed that Tea Collection has been awarded one of the most coveted awards in the Baby Industry! Tea Collection was one of 6 nominees up for the award with popular brands such as Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney Kids, J. Crew, Splendid Littles, and Appaman. It’s well deserved. Visit Tea Collection today and view their new summer collection. Perfect for Mother’s Day celebrations, graduations, and upcoming family vacations.
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Take advantage of the last few days of Tea Collection’s Spring Take An Additional 20% Off Sale. Use code EXTRA20. Hurry offer ends 5.3.12
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Be sure to check out more party clothes from Tea Collection
I am writing this post from the heart of NYC having just spent 2 full days dashing in and out of stores up and down Manhattan looking for style and color trends. If I had to choose just two words to describe fashion designers’ Spring 2012 collections, it is BOLD and Happy. Color is universal. Bright oranges and yellows are this year’s top colors — better yet if they are done in neon. Prints are everywhere. Not just little delicate spring flowers a la Laura Ashley — oh no, we are seeing big, bold statement prints, on tops, on bottoms, and even on belts. Don’t just take my word for it, check out what Marie Claire has to say about neon and InStyle’s report that bold prints are a key trend for Spring 2012.
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Not surprisingly, Tea Collection, a children’s clothing line long favored by celebrities, is right there on trend, and not just for kids anymore. Tea Collection’s Bali Chic line for women is just like their kid’s line except bigger — it is the same high quality soft and durable clothing with a modern look and global consciousness. Check out their new Balinese batiks and ikats in beautiful, lightweight fabrics and easy shapes. You will love how happy their bright bold colors and prints make you feel. Spring is definitely in the air.
St Patrick’s Day Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
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Mark your calendars for March 17th
Happy St Patrick's Day!
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Go green — throw an Irish-themed party or create a festive St. Patrick’s Day bash! This St Patrick’s Day party inspiration board and celebration package includes invitations, decorations, favors, and everything needed to make your Irish theme party a success! Party hearty!
Create just about anything with stickers. Add a sticker to a note card and you have a fun invitation. Add a sticker to the center of a solid colored paper plate or cup and now you have custom designed tableware. Add one to a plain lunch bag and you have created an adorable party favor bag. Line a few bags down the center of your table and add bread sticks or even fill with tissue paper and helium balloons for a fun, practical, inexpensive centerpiece. (Before adding the stickers to the front and back of the bag, be sure to cut the bags to about 2/3 the height of your bread sticks or even shorter if you are using them with balloons.)
Don’t let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Snapfish.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
This might also be a great opportunity to create “memory insurance.”
Hustle the box of photos out from under your bed and grandma’s bed and send them to GoPhoto to be scanned so the family can enjoy the photos forever! This would make an incredibly memorable present for any occasion!
Watch (or re-watch) the first three Twilight movie on DVD. Now that we’re thinking about it — this might be be the time for a two-part party — a pre movie viewing party on one night and a get ready to go to the movie party the next night.
This vampire inspired paper collection has a romantic element with blood-red roses, midnight-black flourishes, shadowy forest prints and more. This acid and lignin free collection includes 48 sheets of printed cardstock glitter accents. Coordinating scrapbook and mounting papers also available just in case you want to use this paper as it is meant to be used — to preserve your memories.
Decorating Tip from Celebrate Express: Lay a black tablecover across your table, then lay burgundy or silver tablecover across your table in the opposite direction to create an eye-pleasing, contrasting look.
Some of these gifts would be perfectif hosting an all night Twilight marathon sleepover! Picture giving your guests Twilight pillowcases and cuddling together beneath Twilight Throws
We love parties but we love them even more when the host add a charitable element. How about symbolically adopting a baby vampire bat to commemorate your Twilight celebration.
Don’t let this memorable evening fade away with the rising sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
Thanksgiving Entertaining Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
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Thanksgiving is without doubt my favorite holiday — beautiful tables, great food, and none of the stress associated with the winter holidays. This is the perfect time to reconnect with loved ones whether they be family or friends. So first things first, if you haven’t yet made your travel arrangements, the time is NOW!
Travel Arrangements
CheapOair.com (Unmatched airfare deals to top destinations round the globe.)
It has taken me a bit to get used to but my husband’s family always sends Thanksgiving invitations. Although this tradition may seem a bit formal, it is actually quite lovely. Each year the invitation itself sets the tone for that year’s Thanksgiving festivities. Moreover, the actual receipt of the invitation ignites conversations and anticipation about seeing aunts, uncles, and cousins galore. We even look forward to guessing what valuables the new batch of toddlers will inevitably break.
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Almost any table cloth you own can set the stage for a stunning Thanksgiving table. If you don’t have anything easily accessible or just want to try something new this year, here are a few suggestions.
Mix and match these placemats to create a colorful table. We also like to use them on top of a whiteor cream colored tablecloth to make your table pop!
It doesn’t take much time on PartyIdeaPros.com to figure out we love fresh flowers. The deep, warm hues of autumn make for some fabulous flower arrangements. Here are a few of our favorites
Candlelight not only adds warmth but also elegance to your tale! Do not worry about overdoing it. Below we are featuring options specifically geared to Thanksgiving but just about any candlestick works and don’t be afraid to mix and match.
Every family has its own Thanksgiving Day traditions. Some prefer a casual atmosphere, others have a more formal supper, and many add their own ethnic flavors to the traditional American fare. It might be wise to check with your friend to learn about his family’s traditions.
Cooking.com has a large selection of delicious Thanksgiving recipes
The Menu
Turkey
Stuffing (our family has an ongoing debate as to whether you should cook it inside or separate from the bird) — there are many, many different recipes from which to choose
Turkey Gravy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Mash Potatoes
Vegetable (the traditional green bean casserole is now often replaced with a healthier mix of grilled vegetables including asparagus, brussel sprouts, beets, green beans, and whatever else is fresh and available — lots of color is key)
Cranberry Sauce
and any family favorites (ie you might want to throw in Yorkshire pudding or something distinctly British, just to personalize the dinner)
Plates and Napkins has a fantastic selection of high quality, elegant paper goods. Most patterns come with matching plates, napkins, and occasionally, even guest towels and hankies.
Don’t let this memorable evening fade away with the rising sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
If you have always wanted to watch the Macy’s Day parade but don’t want to push and squish your way through the crowds, we just discovered that tickets are actually available for purchase if you are willing to dole out lots and lots of money for the convenience.
Searching for the perfect couple’s costume? Party Idea Pros offers lots of matched pairs — some serious, some formal, some sexy, and some downright silly. Party Hearty!
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Update:
Be sure to also check out more Party Idea Pros costume ideas
Check back often – we find new costumes to add just about every day!
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We have broken down this post into the following categories:
Couples Costumes
Costumes that work for most people with many also available in plus sizes. Click on the links or pictures for details but remember, the photos below just give you the overall look. Quite often you can choose from a variety of options ranging from almost dowdy to quite sexy, so be sure to click on the “see more” links option when you visit the costume site. Some of the couples costumes in this category range from King Kong and Anne Darrow to Adam and Eve to Sugar Daddy and his Sugar Baby (my favorite!)
Superhero and Supervillain
Any combination will work!
Formal Costumes
This style costume works for any event but is pretty much your only option if you are attending a formal event or wedding. Yes, this year there seem to be quite a few of you who have opted for a festive Halloween wedding but prefer your guests maintain the formality typically associated with a wedding.
Cute for her. Wearable for him.
These couple costume ideas are designed around the guy who is uncomfortable wearing costumes. They are easy to wear and not too complicated or fussy.
Sexy for her. Sexy for him.
No further explanation needed.
Silly costumes
Just for the fun of it.
Simple. Cheap.
And finally, we have included a section for those of you who are begrudgingly being dragged to a couples costume party but would prefer not to dress up and certainly have no desire to spend a lot of money.
Same Sex Couples / Buddies / Duos
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We want to encourage all of you to enjoy the search. Choosing your costume and getting ready for the big night is at least half of the fun! We will continue to add new couples costumes as they arrive in the stores, so keep checking back! We have also made the pictures a little larger than usual so you can pretty much see what the costumes look like without clicking back and forth so much.
Chances are you have dreamed of this first Halloween for years. This is your first year to dress up as a family. Here are a few of Party Idea Pros favorite Mommy, Daddy, and Me costume ideas. Enjoy the day and be sure to take lots of pictures!
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If you don’t find exactly what you are looking for, here is a list of Party Idea Pros “go to” costume shops. Be sure to check out available discounts and deals at the end of this page.
If you prefer your baby’s costume to take center stage but still want to get into the Halloween spirit, take a look at these great DC Marvel T’s and Hoodies
I like the butterfly catcher idea so much did a bit of research and basically found no off the rack costumes except this bushman costume in very limited sizes
Check back often for more great Mommy, Daddy, and Me costume ideas!
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Make the Day Last a Year
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Don’t let this memorable day fade away with the setting sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
Make easy no sew fleece gingerbread blankets for local children or seniors in need. Coordinate with friends, family, and your favorite charitable organizations to make an even more significant impact on your community.
Don’t let this memorable evening fade away with the rising sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next celebration.
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