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Five Must-Have Items for a Spring Graduation Party

April 2, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

Even though most of us are going through a lot of solitude at the moment, there will hopefully soon be the chance to celebrate special life events with friends and family once again! And a lot of kids and parents alike are hoping to be able to do just that during graduation season.

Graduating from one phase of life to the next is always a big moment for a child. Whether it’s moving from preschool into Kindergarten or preparing for university after finally completing high school, it’s a time to celebrate all the hard work that’s been completed.

This year, putting together the perfect celebration may be something that has to be done somewhat last-minute, so keep this list of must-haves on hand so you can be ready to throw that graduation party in record time:

young-woman-in-graduation-gown [Read more…]

Filed Under: Articles, Family Tagged With: graduation, graduation gifts, party planning

Add Extra Fun To the Christmas Season With These 4 Holiday Party Ideas

November 20, 2019 by Kathryn 3 Comments

Everyone loves the holidays, and there’s no reason to limit the fun to just celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas! Planning a day of some additional holiday activities is a great way to unwind from the stress of preparing for the big day and bond with family and friends!

Looking for some inspiration to help you plan your holiday get-together? These four holiday party ideas are sure to be a hit!

christmas party table

Game Night

If you enjoy playing cards or board games and spending time with your loved ones, then why not throw together a game night during the holiday season? Game nights are always fun, and are also a great chance to catch up with friends and family before the havoc of the holidays begins. And remember that game night doesn’t have to be extravagant. All you really need is a deck of cards, a few good board games, and some finger foods to snack on throughout the evening. This Mexican Layered Dip makes a great easy appetizer to serve! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Articles, Family Tagged With: holiday ideas, holiday party ideas, holiday party planning, party planning

What You Need To Know About Destination Party Planning

July 29, 2019 by Kathryn 6 Comments

There’s no better way to bond and have fun with family and friends than with a party. And to make a good thing even better, consider taking that party to a far-off destination! Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a graduation or a birthday, choosing one of your favourite party holiday destinations can help ensure the party of a lifetime.

But even though everyone loves a destination party, proper planning is essential! To help you pull off your dream destination party, keep these ?? tips in mind!

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Filed Under: Travel, Travel Tips Tagged With: destination party, destination party planning, dream destination, party planning, party planning tips

Host a Stylish Soiree Easily with Coordinated Party Products from Sweet Social-Giveaway

August 15, 2012 by Kathryn 54 Comments

If you’re planning a party and want a unique theme that’s sure to be sweetly received, look no further than Sweet Social! This Canadian-based online boutique run by mom and party-lover Ramona Mendoza carries the cutest accessories for a gorgeous coordinated party that’s sure to make your guests smile. Recently I received a sampling of products from the store so that I could see for myself what they were like.

I received an assortment of Chevron Treat Bags, Dark Blue Dots Straws and Ice Cream Spoons with Aqua Twine to review. The first thing that caught my eye was how stylish the stripes and polka dots looked together. The colours were ones that could be used to coordinate with all different kinds of party themes and that would be sure to sweeten up any party.

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Filed Under: Reviews, Reviews and Giveaways Tagged With: birthday party, canada, decorations, parties, party, party decorations, party items, party planning, party supplies, sweet social, sweet social party, sweetsocial

Shindigz Party Supplies-Review and Giveaway

June 12, 2011 by Kathryn 524 Comments

shindigz kit n kaboodle hot wheels party kitThis year, Zackary had his first real birthday party with six of his friends from Pre-Kindergarten. I was very excited about my chance to plan my son’s party, but there was so much to do that I really didn’t know how to get started. I needed games, food, decorations, a cake, tableware and loot bags. To add to my responsibilities even more, Zackary had requested a Hot Wheels party and I had no idea how to incorporate that theme into his event! Fortunately, I discovered Shindigz.

When it comes to parties, Shindigz has it all. From convenient Kit-N-Kaboodle sets containing themed tableware and decorations to party games and photo props to treat bag favours, Shindigz had everything I needed to get started on a fantastic Hot Wheels party for my son. When the company agreed to sponsor the party by providing me with a $50 gift certificate for party supplies, I was thrilled.
racing with box cars at Zacks party
The very first item I chose was the incredibly convenient Kit-N-Kaboodle kit in, of course, the Hot Wheels Speed City design! The basic kits start at a very reasonable $15 and include plates, cups, napkins, thank you cards, balloons and even a tablecloth! The kits vary a bit depending on the design and each theme can also be purchased as a deluxe kit with extra decorations and accessories (including a fantastic personalized banner) for $25. I chose the Deluxe Kit-N-Kaboodle for Zackary and just like that, both the decorations and tableware for the party were taken care of!

I asked for Zackary’s input spending the remainder of the gift certificate and after getting some of his opinions, I chose a racecar piñata, a winner’s circle photo prop and an oversized chequered flag with the remainder of my gift certificate.
enjoying the shindigz race car pinata
With the props and supplies taken care of, I was then able to search the Internet for some different games and ideas relating to racecars. I found some inexpensive wooden cars for the boys to paint and my husband spent the evening before the party constructing two play racecars out of cardboard boxes. We were finally ready for the party!

The decorations looked absolutely incredible and I loved the way they coordinated with the tableware. My husband twisted the red and blue streamers together and strung them between our playground equipment and along the fence. Red and blue balloons added a great finishing touch. Finally, the Hot Wheels Speed City cups, plates and napkins stood ready on the bright blue tablecloth. The yard looked amazing!
benji in the shindigz winners circle photo prop
The kids loved the festive décor as much as I did and the party was a huge success. My husband had so much fun waving the chequered flag to start races with the box cars and the piñata was the highlight of the party! We used the included kit to convert it to a ribbon-pulling piñata and it still looks so good that we’ll probably be able to use it next year as well!

shindigz race car pinataI had a great time both planning and hosting Zackary’s fifth birthday party, but I couldn’t have done it without Shindigz. I absolutely loved the Kit-N-Kaboodle sets; they were the perfect way to ensure that I had all the decorations and tableware I needed. The extra items added so much fun and frolic to the party and next year I think I’ll be saving time by getting my loot bag supplies at Shindigz as well. With a 110% price guarantee I know I’ll always get the best price on my supplies, and the selection is so extensive that no matter what kind of party Zackary decides he wants, I’ll be able to get the items to make it a reality.

If you have a party to plan and you’re not sure where to start, save some time and effort and check out Shindigz for yourself. The prices are fantastic, the selection is unbeatable and the convenience of having your party delivered right to your door is addictive!

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