“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall/ All the King’s horses/ And all the King’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again.”

Nursery rhymes are probably the most memorable childhood stories and poems. They are the basis of children’s imaginations. Our Nursery Toile Baby Shower design (available in pink or blue) is adorable and perfect for celebrating classic literature. A storybook party theme would be so great. Decorations could include storybook character stand-up posters and vintage storybooks arranged in displays.

Guests can bring books as part of the baby’s gifts. Children cannot get started too early with reading.

Baby registries are wonderful because you personally get to select about a million gifts that you could actually use and/or want. If your friends are the baby-registry-checking-type, then great! If not, then you probably have an unopened sack of unusable gifts in the corner of the nursery somewhere.

New mothers, but mostly first-time mothers, love unique gifts that they can keep and show their son/daughter down the road when they’re older. If time allows, a gift-making gathering could be fun and memorable for everyone, including the unborn baby (although he/she will have to wait to enjoy the memories in the future). Suggests that your party guests create a handmade gift for the new baby. The creation can be anything from fabric wall hangings, to baby bibs decorated with fabric paint, or knitted squares for a baby blanket or a cloth book.

The possibilities are literally endless. It’s truly the thought that counts.

Check out our latest Baby Shower Party Supplies. Modern Baby and Tiny Toes will do wonders for your event.

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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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND GIRLS!

LETS GET READY TO CELEBRATE  BIG!

I can still remember my first time at the Circus. Sure, it was a while back, but the one thing about the Circus is that the concept stays pretty much the same no matter how old you get. The smell of the animal cages, popcorn and the giant puffs of cotton candy everywhere are unforgettable.

The memories of being entranced by 10 clowns making their out of one tiny car or the trapeze artist walking across the tight rope are vivid. So, taking into consideration how much the Circus is, how great would it be to throw a Circus themed birthday party for the children? The possibilities are endless!

The Big Top, or the Circus tent can be a DIY project or a pre-assembled design may make life easier. Snacks are easy. Hot dogs in trays, popcorn and cotton candy are classics and the wonderful part? They’re simple and easy to clean up.

Craft stations, games and contests are definitely a must. Children can gather at one place to make and decorate clown hats, play ring toss games or have face painting contests. Don’t forget the prizes! Clowns are optional guests, but I’m just going to throw that one out there.

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!

March 2nd is the birthdate of the one and only, Dr. Seuss. This man made huge contributions to children’s literature and his work will most definitely live on for generations to come.

At the elementary schools, the school teachers typically organize schoolwide reading events. At the most recent one, the teachers made invitations and sent them home with the students. The event was to consist of a makeshift slumber party where the students come with one of their parents, dress in their pajamas, bring blankets and a favorite Dr. Seuss story book. Families can be asked to donate snacks and drinks in order to create a large feast spread.

Contact your child’s school PTA to help organize an event in Dr. Seuss’ honor. Use our solid colored tableware to create a colorful table display for your young guests. Small coloring book favors are perfect activities and take home souvenirs of the event. Children’s literature is a vital part of a child’s development. Don’t downplay the efforts of such a great artist.

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!