Easter is the first weekend in April this year. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I feel like Easter was only a couple months ago. Time flies.

With Lent in full mode, all of that time spent away from those dark vices should be spent gearing up for this big holiday. Might I suggest using your spare time and energy to plan a fun Easter egg hunt for the kids? That weekend is the perfect family weekend and what better way to celebrate then at the park with food, games, family and friends?

Ask family members to pitch in with different materials like stencils, food coloring, hard boiled eggs and any arts and crafts tools that would enhance the experience. Others could be in charge of hiding the eggs while others help the children make baskets in which to collect their eggs. Make sure and set up festive Easter table covers or pastel colored plastic table covers to make the clean up easier. Easter decorations can range from anything like a giant basket to clever centerpieces and bunny accents.Enjoy the treats, the fun and the bunny talk!

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St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner. Although I hate being pinched and no, I am not Irish, this day is so much fun.If you find your inner self screaming, “Where is me-snack?!” then I strongly suggest engaging in the art of “Shamrock Yummies”:

Ingredients-
English Muffin
Cheddar Cheese
Green Pepper
Instructions:

1.  Slice the green pepper crosswise near the top to get a shamrock-shaped slice (they usually turn out with 3 points)
2. Cut a small slice off the end to create a stem
3. Broil cheddar cheese on the english muffin and top it off with the shamrock!
4. Enjoy your gold-en treats after setting them on foil shamrock shaped doilies!

Was it just me or was Carrie Underwood’s performance at the Super Bowl last weekend, amazing? Her interpretation of “The Star Spangled Banner” sent chills up my spine.

The national anthem is  our country’s theme song, per se. My sister, who tends to be overly jolly and cheerful, used to run around singing it randomly. It’s one of those songs that makes you just start singing along, full of inspiration and gusto.

March 3 is National Anthem Day. So clear your throat, grab a mic and belt one out for the good old U.S. of A! Oh, and don’t forget to surround your celebration with Patriotic tableware!

Whenever I see Spring coming around, I think of Easter and the Easter Bunny and baskets full of eggs with chocolate (yummy!).

Let’s take a second and rewind about 41 days or so to say, the day before Ash Wednesday. To be more specific, Fat Tuesday, “Carnival,” or Mardi Gras are the terms I’m looking for here. The festivities themselves begin after the day of the Epiphany (discussed in an earlier blog) and they end on Fat Tuesday. The “carnival” is essentially designed to allow everyone one last chance to indulge in food and partying before those 40 days of lent and restraint.

It is common knowledge that the ultimate Mardi Gras party takes place in New Orleans, but that doesn’t mean that the rest of us can’t join in the fun wherever we are. So bring on the beads, the drinks, the food, the music and most importantly, the fun!

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February is Black History Month. This month is about a lot more than reciting great speeches–it’s about remembering the great speeches that granted civil rights to everyone and about promoting equality throughout the human race.

Many teachers opt for sprinkling Black history lessons throughout the month, while others assign projects that allow their students to learn hands-on. A lot of schools plan parades and events praising the hard work of some of America’s leaders.

For those hosting community events, I recommend using disposable tableware like plastic or paper plates, plastic table covers (just envelope everything off the table and throw away after) and plastic or paper cups. Don’t make life more difficult for yourself by asking for a mess after the event. Make sure you enjoy the speakers or stations at your event as much as your guests.

Spring is just around the corner. If you live in a part of the country where it snows, I’m sure you’re more than ready to see those flowers poke through those snow patches. Spring is just the time of year for rebirth in nature and the season always has a fresh feel to it.Before you know it, we’ll be smack dab in the middle of Spring and if anyone has a birthday coming up, now’s the time to start brainstorming theme ideas. I came across a picture that definitely makes a Butterfly themed birthday party extremely appealing. Little girls love pink, butterflies, wings, glitter and magical concepts.Create a fantasy world for a little girl to commemorate her special day. Make her the queen of the land and use decorations and accessories to create an unreal set up:

1. Check out our Butterfly Birthday Party Supplies for all party item options
2. Wrap plastic cutlery with Solid Colored Napkins and one birthday themed napkin as the “band”
3. Set up party trays with appetizers and snacks – use additional guest napkins to create a display around each tray and/or centerpiece
4. Favors: use pink party pails as base & decorate with tulle ribbon and plastic flowers or tiny butterflies
5. Use tiny plastic crowns for the guests and a jeweled plastic crown to distinguish the guest of honor
6. Use butterfly wing accessories to decorate random chairs at the table
7. Tip: You can never have too many balloons

I remember loving the month of February in elementary school (through high school) because we had quite a few days off. Presidents Day was awesome! I also remember the school programs the teacher would put together. A few people would be selected to play the parts  of various U.S. presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and they would recite famous speeches as the rest of the class sang various patriotic songs.

We have just introduced a couple new Patriotic themed party designs that would coordinate perfectly with any Presidents Day celebration. Don’t hesitate to add color and memories to your child or student’s school celebrations this year.

Besides, you can recycle the leftovers for 4th of July!

Valentine’s Day is only a month away and I know I’m not the only one that has trouble finding (or making) the perfect gift for my significant other.In light of the state of the economy, I’m sure homemade gifts will be quite popular this year. Homemade gifts are much more special because they’re one of a kind. Heart shaped foil and paper doilies make beautiful card accents and felt treat bags make beautiful jewelry gift bags. If you’re completely clueless, take a gander at the following gift ideas:

1.  Picture frame w/a memorable photograph
2. Jewelry (bracelets never hurt anyone!)
3. Couples spa day (or set one up at home! check out our paper bath mats)
4. Perfume / cologne
5. Fresh flowers (we love them!)
6. Chocolate (mmmm…)
7. Mixed CD
8. Romantic dinner
9. Handmade card
10. Purses/Wallets

Good Luck!

The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated in the catholic church on January 6. It’s traditionally the day commemorated as the day on which the three wise men visited baby Jesus.This religious holiday is regarded as part of the Christmas festivities and it is celebrated largely in the Latin culture.

Parties are usually planned around 6th of January or the weekend closest to the actual day. The main entree is “King’s Cake,” a round cake decorated with fruits, and sweets for decorations. Some people keep the tradition of inserting a random baby doll, symbolizing baby Jesus, in the cake somewhere. Whoever “finds” or gets the doll in their slice of cake is required to throw a party for those present at the party.This day is also the day on which many children get their actual Christmas presents, as it is the same day on which Jesus received his gifts from the three magi. Children leave one of their shoes out the night before with hay and carrots, for their animals and the following morning they awake to find their gifts.The epiphany holiday is one celebrated with joy and much anticipation.So, gather around because the Christmas season isn’t over yet!

Serve the tasty treats (which, you can find at your local bakery right around this time) on our colorful plastic plates and plastic serving trays.

It is difficult to ignore the cold weather these days–rain storms and snow storms are not strangers to different parts of the countries and/or world. Summer babies shy away to hibernate indoors, while winter babies welcome the season change with heightened enthusiasm towards their winter wardrobe.

Since staying indoors is so appealing to those of us attempting to escape the chilling outdoor cold, it becomes the perfect time to invite friends over for dinners and movie nights. I am almost positive that movie rental businesses must be faring pretty darn well this time of year. Read the rest of this entry »