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Ohio State Food and Party Ideas

August 30, 2012 By: Linettecomment

Since we live in Ohio, of course we’re big Ohio State fans at our house! Of course that means when college football season hits it’s party time! I want to share a few of the Ohio State party ideas I’ve collected over the last few years to help you plan your own Ohio State party!

First up I have some really cool Ohio State party supplies, check them out! These would look super cool on game day, or for an Ohio State birthday party.

You can find all the details on these party supplies by clicking on the image or here: Ohio State Buckeyes College Party Supplies

You can’t have a party without the food! I’ve rounded up a few Ohio State and football related food ideas to share, check them out! First up you can use these super easy Ohio State Buckeyes Cupcake Pennant Picks

…to make these Ohio State cupcakes. Super easy! Just ice your cupcake, and insert the pennants!

Or you could make an Ohio State cake like this one!

Just make a rectangular cake and cut a triangle off of each corner, and ice with scarlet and cream or white icing.

I went to a picnic this summer, and someone brought this Ohio State watermelon, so of course I had to snap a picture to share!

Just cute a thick slice out of the center of the watermelon, cut out the center and triangle the corners. They used some herb leaves (I think basil), and some black olives for the buckeyes in the corner. Cute!

I really love this guacamole football field! You can find the details on how to create it here: Guacamole Football Field.

When you’re dressing up the table you could use a football and floral centerpiece like this one. I found a similar one at Amazon here: Ceramic Football Planter

Here’s another Ohio State party supply pattern.

You can check them out here:
Ohio State Univ. Party Pack Kit

Here’s an Ohio State party table layout I snapped a picture of a while back. Love the black tablecloth! Gray would be pretty too.

I like the football helmet centerpiece, I found a similar one here: Ohio State Buckeyes Helmet Centerpiece

It would make a really nice centerpiece, either for snacks or for a planter.

What food and decorating ideas have you come up with for your Ohio State party?

Golf Birthday Party Ideas

May 16, 2012 By: Linettecomment

Summer is the perfect time for a golf birthday party, so I thought it would be perfect timing to put together some golf birthday party ideas. You have to start with the supplies. Celebrate Express has some really cool golf party supplies. Check them out.

You can find them to order here:
Golf Deluxe Party Pack for 8

Here is a cute idea for a golf cake. It uses iridescent fondant to cover the cake and the golf ball on top can be made using the Wilton Sports Ball Pan Set.

Or if you want to keep things simpler you can use this Golf Cake Topper and make a classic sheet cake.

A couple other ideas for your golf theme party:

Give the guests personalized golf balls or golf tees for party favors
Plant small pots with green grass and stick a small golf flag in the center for table decorations
Challenge your friends to a little golf in the pool.
Make some golf flag decorations.
Serve meatball subs, and call them golf ball sandwiches
Tee Time Cupcakes

It doesn’t even have to be a birthday party! Golf would make the perfect theme for a summer bachelor party, retirement party, or birthday, and it might even work as a last minute theme for your Father’s Day celebration. If you have ideas to share for a golf party, please feel free to discuss them in the comment section.

Tropical Beach Summer Party Ideas and Supplies

June 6, 2011 By: Linettecomment

If you can’t get to a tropical island this summer, why not bring the tropical island to you? Put together a tropical island beach party right in your back yard. It’s a great summer party theme for a birthday party, anniversary, graduation or shower. I’ve put together a few tropical beach party ideas to get you started.

Set the mood with the invitations. Here are a couple fun tropical summer beach party invitations from InvitationConsultants.com.

Tropical Tiki Personalized Invitations / Announcements

Tropical Scene Personalized Invitations / Announcements

Some cool tropical party supplies from Celebrate Express will help you decorate and serve in a snap.

See them in complete detail here:
Tropical Vacation Deluxe Party Pack

Here are a couple tropical party centerpieces and decoration ideas from Martha Stewart.

Create a beach sea shell cake to fit the theme. Graham crackers make great sand, and chocolate can be molded into sea shells.

Image via Flickr cc Nicknbecka

Set up a tropical Tiki bar complete with tropical party decorations.

Here’s another tropical party decoration idea I saw. Love that it’s just made out of fruit.

Puts me in the mood for a tropical drink on the beach!

Party Ideas For A 10 Year Old Boy

May 20, 2011 By: Linettecomment

I was recently working on planning a birthday party for a ten year old boy, in other words, my son. Well, a soon to be ten year old boy.We considered several themes and ideas for his birthday party.

I tried to talk him into a creepy crawly bug party, with dirt cake, and gummy worms. He’s a huge Pokemon fan, so I thought maybe he might be into a Pokemon party, but he said no to both. I think he’s almost outgrowing the theme party ideas.

He did consider a LEGO party, or a skateboarding party, but vetoed them in the end and settled in on a guitar hero party or rock star party.

Some other great ideas for a boys 10 year old birthday party include:

A bowling party
Skating party
Backyard water party~ The boys will have a blast throwing water balloons at each other, running through sprinklers, and shooting water guns.
A movie party~ whatever their favorite movie is right now. My son loves anything action adventure.
Sports party~ If the birthday boy is into any kind of sports, or a sports team, center the theme of his party around that sport.
Video game party~ There are some great video game party themes out there, including
Mario Kart Wii and Ratchet and Clank
An Angry Birds party, or another favorite app could make a fun birthday party theme.

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Cars 2 Party Supplies and Ideas

May 16, 2011 By: Linettecomment

Are you ready for Cars 2 to hit theaters June 24? I am! Cars 2 party supplies are out! So I thought I’d put together some Cars 2 party ideas to help celebrate! Kids love Lightning McQueen so I’m sure the long awaited sequel will be the children’s movie of the summer!

Celebrate Express has already released some really cool party supplies.

You can check out the Cars 2 party supplies in full detail by clicking here: Cars 2 Party Supplies

Looking for something customized check out these Cars 2 personalized party invitations, labels, and wrappers from eBay:

You can check out everything they have to offer by clicking here: Cars 2 Party Invitations and Favors

These cute Cars 2 Cupcake rings are sure to be a hit with the kids. The best part is, they’re simple to make and decorate! Much easier than a cake, and lower cost!

The Cars 2 Party Favor Box includes a sticker sheet, a notepad, 4 primary crayons, a disc launcher, a gold trophy and a wheel yo-yo.

A Lightning McQueen Standup makes a wonderful photo spot for individual or a group photo, it’s also a great party decoration. Oh, and the kids will love it!

Looking for more Cars 2 party ideas? Here you go!

Set up your own “World Tour” by leaving clues around the house or yard for the kids next stop in the party. You can do cake in the dining room, play a game in the back yard, watch the original Cars movie in the living room, open presents in the garage, play Cars freeze tag in the front yard, or local park. Just give the kids clues to lead them to their next party destination.
Build a small ramp and let the kids bring and race their own “Matchbox(tm)” size cars. You can make ramps from wood or cardboard and let the kids take turn racing against each other to see who’s car is the fastest.
Let the kids paint their own race car like this one~Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Race Car
Checkered flags make great party decorations.
Craft idea~ Let the kids make and decorate their own license plates.

If you have any Cars 2 party ideas please feel free to share them below!

Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Adults

May 14, 2011 By: Linettecomment

Adults like to have fun birthday parties too! Just because you’re not a little kid any more doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Summer birthdays are the funnest! There so many things you can do during the summer to have a birthday party everyone will love. Here are a few of my favorites.

Plan a pool party~ You don’t have to be a kid to have fun in the swimming pool with your friends. Get a game of water volleyball, or water basketball going and everyone will have a blast.
Plan a beach party or luau~ Plan your party at the local beach, complete with sand volleyball, and a cookout. Give it a luau theme and hand out leis to guests as they arrive.
Plan a golf party~ If the birthday man or woman enjoys golf or put put add it to your party theme. You can even take the party on location and play a game of putt putt, or head to the golf course for entertainment.
Plan an ice cream party~ Complete with a make your own sundae bar. Yum!
A backyard bbq or cookout with a few friends can make for a casual summer birthday idea.
Head out to the local park for your birthday where friends can play games like volleyball, horseshoes, or Frisbee. Just bring the grill along, or have everyone bring their favorite dish.

I hope one of these ideas inspires you when you’re planning your summer adult birthday party! Have fun!

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Ice Cream Party Ideas

March 22, 2011 By: Linettecomment

An ice cream sundae bar is an easy summer party treat, and it also makes a great summer party theme! You can even make your own homemade ice cream!

Here are some of the toppings you can add to your sundae bar:

Nuts (check with your guests to make sure no one is allergic to nuts)
hot fudge
peanut butter topping
caramel
strawberries or other berries, fresh or mixed together to make a sauce or topping
fresh sliced peaches
bananas
chopped cookies
chopped candies
cherries
chocolate chips
whipped topping
crushed mini chocolate bars
sprinkles

You can offer several flavors of ice cream, and let your guests serve themselves.

Here are some fun Ice Cream Sprinkles Party Supplies. These would be a blast for an ice cream party, or any summer gathering. Love the smiling ice cream cones!

Here are a few more ice cream party ideas:

Make a cake that looks like ice cream or ice cream that looks like a cake.
Play pin the cherry on the banana split. Make the cherry and the banana split from felt, mounted on a piece of cardboard. Don’t forget the blindfold!
Offer ice cream cones, and sundae cups
Dip some of the cones in chocolate!

An ice cream party theme would be great for summer birthday parties, backyard barbecues, cookouts, family reunions, poolside parties, graduations, or just because! If you’re planning or have planned an ice cream party, please feel free to share your own ideas!

Snack Mix For Your Fall Harvest Party

October 21, 2010 By: Linettecomment

It’s super fun to incorporate some of your favorite fall flavors into a quick and easy snack mix for your fall or Halloween party. Just throw this easy snack mix together into a large bowl, and set it out for your guests to enjoy. Here’s the recipe I like to use for a simple harvest or Halloween party snack mix.

Fall Harvest Snack Mix

Mix together:

5 cups of Chocolate Chex(tm) Cereal
1 bag Brachs(tm) Autumn Mix
2 cups of lightly salted peanuts

You can also spread this mixture out on a cookie sheet, or waxed paper, and drizzle it with melted chocolate, or white chocolate. Let it cool, then break it apart.

Yum, I love sweet and salty snack mixes.

Check out more kid’s: Halloween Party Ideas

When Do You Open The Gifts?

May 12, 2010 By: Linettecomment

When do you open the birthday presents? The trend today is to not open birthday gifts until later, after the party is over, or to wait until the end of the party.

Opening gifts used to be part of the entertainment at a birthday party or wedding or shower, but more and more people are opting to wait until after the party to open the gifts.

There are several reasons why there’s a trend to not open gifts until later, here are just a few:

1. Saves Aunt Bessie, and Aunt Jean embarrassment if they both purchased the exact same gift.

2. Leaves more time for other party activities, like food, games, and just socializing and hanging out.

3. Gifts can’t be compared to each other, smaller gifts may be just as special as grander gifts.

4. It’s a hectic time for the birthday child, or guest of honor. They don’t have as much time to enjoy each gift as they open it, without pressure to get the gift opening done so party goers can move on to something else.

If you don’t plan to open your gifts at the party, state that on the invitation so party guests won’t be disappointed, or ask them to omit gifts completely.

Don’t forget to send out those thank you cards!