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Displaying a pizza at a party can be done with fruits, vegetables and a few garden clippings. Display pizza at a party with help from an accomplished and innovative Hollywood caterer in this free video clip.
No movie night is complete without a delicious bowl of popcorn. Learn about movie night popcorn tricks with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
If you're having a birthday party at night, you're really going to want to make a statement with your clothing selections. Find out about the most outstanding outfit for a birthday at night with help from a fashion magazine writer and the creator of a popular lifestyle blog in this free video clip.
You can make a variety of different Hollywood undead masks right at home using the proper tools and equipment. Get Hollywood undead mask ideas with help from a graphic designer and illustrator in this free video clip.
Royalty party ideas begin with the style of invitation you send out to your guests. Get royalty party ideas with help from an experienced event planner in this free video clip.
Freestyle is an old school term that revers to hip hop music. Get freestyle party ideas with help from an experienced event planner in this free video clip.
"Scarface" is a film popularized in the 1980s starring Al Pacino, which itself was a remake of an older film of the same name. Get Scarface party ideas with help from an experienced event planner in this free video clip.
Attending an Oscar party always requires you to pay very close attention to what you choose to wear. Find out about the attire for Oscar parties with help from a beauty and lifestyle expert in this free video clip.
Throwing a fun house warming party is a great way to really break in a new home. Learn how to throw a fun house warming party with help from a professional event planner in this free video clip.
Brainstorming movie ideas and concepts may seem difficult, but it's something you can do quite easily. Learn about brainstorming movie ideas and concepts with help from a professional and experienced filmmaker and editor in this free video clip.
The specific moves for the Lambada dance can be changed to mesh better with your own interpretation. Get Lambada dance ideas with help from a former Radio City Rockette and Broadway performer in this free video clip.
When Ken Spalasso and his friends went to the 2007 Super Bowl in Miami, they walked in blind without a game plan. They bought their tickets, booked a flight and reserved hotel rooms. That was it. So when it came time to decide what to do on the Friday and Saturday nights before the big game, they were lost. “We noticed there were tons of parties out there, and we couldn’t figure out what to do or what party to choose. We were completely overwhelmed,” Spalasso said. Many of the parties were private or by invitation only, enough to scare…
While it might seem like a paranormal experience, your TV flickering on and off on its own probably has a more normal explanation. Your TV is an electric appliance and is subject to malfunction in the same way that a toaster, microwave or iron is. Your power source, components and settings can all be to blame for a fickle set. Check for some of the most common explanations for a TV with a mind of its own before you call the Ghostbusters.
The youth ministries of churches across America often host youth activities, such as "lock-ins" (or "shut-ins"). During a lock-in, the teens are locked in the church all night, and while there perform a number of fun activities. These activities can range from movies to physical games.
There are few better ways to entice guests to your party than by promising them lobster. This sweet, succulent dish can be the centerpiece of anything from a backyard barbecue to an upscale beach gathering. No matter the setting, a lobster party takes a bit more preparation than a low-key gathering, but with the proper decor and food, your guests won’t want to leave.
Digimon World Dawn is a video game played on the Nintendo DS, which is a hand-held and portable gaming system. Players become Tamers who must investigate mysterious earthquakes and tremors which are causing Digimons to become eggs. You begin with a certain amount of Digimon in your party. The party is a team that helps you along the way in your mission. You can add different Digimons to your party once new ones are gathered or created.
From the opening scene with the classic, orange Pontiac cruising into the school parking lot, the movie "Dazed and Confused" grabs the attention of movie buffs young and old. Set in the mid 1970s, "Dazed and Confused" follows the wild adventures of incoming freshmen and seniors that terrorize them on the last day of school. Passionate fans of the movie will appreciate a "Dazed and Confused" theme party that will bring them into the world of this cult classic film. Considering the film's content and language, keep this party for adults only.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are characters from a popular cartoon television series aimed at children. While the Ninja Turtles live underground and fight bad guys, their worshipers are typically young boys, who, like the character Michelangelo, like to eat pizza and party. Fortunately, the Ninja Turtles make great material for a coloring party, because each has its own color theme: purple, blue, orange or red. Make your Ninja Turtles coloring party one to remember with ideas and activities that will make your invitees feeling like the artists for which the Turtles are named.
Making crafts is a fun way to liven up a kid's party. Crafts are welcome additions to glamour girl parties, which allow girls to dress up and pose for mock photo shoots. Glamorous crafts that fit the party's theme will keep kids entertained and serve as party favors to take home.
You can take friends and family on a nostalgia trip by throwing a "Goonies" theme party. The classic 1985 Richard Donner-directed film starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman and Jeff Cohen chronicles the adventures of a group of kids whose found treasure map takes them on an adventure beyond their wildest expectations. Celebrate the film using Goonies-themed invitations, decorations, food and activities.
You can throw a theme party worthy of the classic 1980s "Ghostbusters" films, which starred Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murray and Harald Ramis as the ghost-catching parapsychologists. Incorporate the theme into party decorations, food, games and music to create a spook-tacular event friends and family will talk about for weeks to come.
A party is just the thing to celebrate the end of a grueling wrestling season. Whether it was a winning or a losing season, the athletes deserve to relax and enjoy themselves for an evening. Student athletes may be strong and gifted, but whether they are 12 or 20, they are still kids at heart and they enjoy cutting loose.
A March Madness party lets you share the excitement of the NCAA men's basketball tournament with your friends, whether you throw it in the first round of the tournament or when the final teams are battling for the championship. A basketball-themed party leaves you room for creativity in the invitations, decorations and party fare. Integrate the tournament theme when possible to increase the excitement of the guests.
Although some party ideas seem old-fashioned, their timeless quality appeals to both young and old. These types of parties set a mood that focuses on the guests and conversation instead of on fancy entertainment and loud music. Most old-fashioned party themes require minimal planning and materials to ensure their success.
What better way to enjoy friends and favorite television shows than to host a television-themed party. Choose among several ideas: a sports-themed party, movie night or a classic TV show theme. You also can dress up as a character from a favorite TV show and act out a scene with your friends.
Lake Tahoe is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the U.S. at more than 191 square miles and home to various natural and man-made party venues. The lake, which is bordered by both California and Nevada, is a spring and summer destination for boat parties. Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe also presents opportunities for hiking and ski parties. Many of Lake Tahoe's resorts offer group packages for skiing, lodging and dining, and gambling is available in casinos on the Nevada side.
Dressing up and going out on the town is a rite of passage that most women go through at some point in their lives. While the experience is more common among young people, you can recreate it by hosting a party for your female friends, no matter their ages. There are plenty of theme ideas out there for ladies to choose clothing, put on makeup and show off to each other. Decide on the theme that works best for your social group.
A bandana handkerchief can be used in conjunction with a variety of birthday party themes, from a country western party to motorcycle theme. A bandana is an inexpensive item that can make a large impact, especially when used in conjunction with other themed items.
If you're a Boston Bruins ice hockey fan, you can show your team loyalty and spirit by hosting a Bruins party. Pulling off a successful themed party requires coming up with decoration, food and activity ideas revolving around the Bruins theme. Whether you're getting together to watch a game on television or expressing your team pride with fellow fans, make your Bruins party memorable.
Create an over-the-top, legendary birthday party the guest of honor and his friends will be talking about for months to come. Whether you are planning a party for children or adults, all you need are a few legendary ideas and some creativity to plan the perfect party. Talk with the birthday honoree about his favorite themes and styles, and go from there to create a memorable party.
Canapes, which are small hors d'oeuvres that you serve on a slice of either toasted or untoasted bread with the crust removed, add a touch of elegance to any party. Unlike chips and dip, which your guests may have seen at numerous parties before, serving canapes sets your party apart. The type of canapes you choose for your party depends on your budget, the amount of preparation time you have and your personal preferences.
When you receive unwanted gifts at Christmas or anytime throughout the year that you cannot return, hold on to those items and create a regifting party. The ideal time for a regifting party is after Christmas, because most people will have a gift or two they could spare to give away and exchange for a new one. Make sure guests do not bring a gift any other party guests gave them to avoid insults and embarrassment.
The premise of an ugly sweater party is simple: ask your guests to locate and wear the ugliest sweaters they can find. Some may have them tucked into the back of their closets, while others may raid a thrift store. Set the mood with decorations, food, drinks and entertainment that fit the quirky theme.
A memorable party is all about the entertainment. While booking singers for your party is a natural choice to top off your event, failing to book the right kind may leave you with laughably poor music. To book great singers, you do not need to know people or be musically inclined; you simply need to know how to get the word out and be thorough. If you do these two things well, you can expect lively, punctual and cost effective singers for all of your coming parties.
Football and the Tennessee Titans are reason enough to hold a party, but a few ideas to make yours even better can't hurt. The staples for most football-team themed parties include: team banners, food, libations, and a television to watch the game. However, adding a few new twists makes the party flow smoother, allowing your guests to have even more fun. Although party basics should be followed, adding your own Titan twists requires a little imagination.
When Skype's video call feature works properly, you and your contact can see and hear each other clearly. The picture should flow smoothly without freezing or being choppy, and the sound should be perfectly in sync with the video. In other words, an ideal video chat session is almost like sitting across the table from each other. Sometimes, out-of-date software and webcam problems can prevent you from seeing the other person at all, but you can fix these problems.
Put a little fun into the end of the world with an apocalypse party. When planning an apocalypse party, you can incorporate into the party ideas from movies and books about the end of the world. From the invitations to the games, organize a variety of fun to turn a doomsday party into a memorable event your guests will be talking about for weeks to come.
Lia Sophia has a dedication to bring beautiful jewelry to sophisticated women. The company arranges jewelry parties at the homes of customers, during which a hostess will show the jewelry available for sale. The parties allow guests to shop in comfort with a knowledgeable company representative, and arranging a few party games provides an entertaining way for a hostess to display the jewelry.
Teacup pigs, also known as potbelly pigs and pocket pigs, usually weigh an average of 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Many children and some adults find these pigs fascinating and intriguing. When planning a teacup piggy party, you can incorporate pigs into all the fun. From the invitations to the games, create a piggy party your guests will be talking about for months to come.
If you live in a big city, chances are some of the local theaters are available for events other than film screenings. Some will rent the venues out for various events, including parties that, in theory, could revolve around a film. The auditoriums are usually available in off-hours for the theater. Check with the theaters themselves for their rental possibilities, then start planning your own cinema-related party.
When trying to decide on what theme to have for your party, consider having a party themed around a particular decade of the 20th century. The 1920s, '50s and '60s are probably the most common, but a good alternative for those that want to be a little different is to have your party theme as the 1940s. The good thing about this is that there are some good ideas for a forties’ party that are relatively easy and cheap to do.
Black lights, beaded curtains and a metallic, mirrored disco ball are all must-haves if you are throwing a disco party for your kids. But to really party like it's 1977, request that guests dress up in classic '70s disco clothing. Dressing up in popular disco party clothes will give the kids a chance to relive the golden age of bell-bottoms and platform shoes. They will also get a kick out of seeing their peers dressed up in retro clothing. Use sequins to create an outfit that will work for either gender.
Many children adore Mickey Mouse, the beloved Disney character that has been around since 1928. A Mickey Mouse-theme birthday party is one your child and his friends will remember for years. From the invitations to the games, all you need are some unusual party ideas and a creative imagination.
Make a party space dazzling from top to bottom with lovely ceiling draping. From birthday parties and backyard barbecues to bridal showers and weddings, draping a ceiling with fabric helps construct an atmosphere for the party. With the variety of fabrics, colors and techniques available to choose from, it's easy to create a look that complements the decorative theme and color scheme of the party, capturing the look of anything from an energetic circus tent to a heavenly, cloud-like wedding reception.
When one of your co-workers finds another job or decides to leave your office for personal or professional reasons, it is a good idea to throw a going away party in his honor. The party should be thought of as a professional gathering to celebrate the accomplishments and send well wishes to the co-worker who is leaving the office.
A party for a large office can become a complex affair to coordinate. The head planner helps coordinate the details so the party runs smoothly. Dividing responsibilities and delegating tasks can help this individual accomplish more tasks with fewer headaches and in less time. Further, division of labor allows everyone to have a stake in the event's success.
If a birthday, graduation or other special occasion is on the horizon, celebrate the festivity with a day party at the mall or a sleepover. Mall parties can inspire you to come up with scavenger hunts that send groups of adolescents around the mall in search of the items on their hunt list. Sleepovers can have scavenger hunts, too, as well as other types of activities.
Planning a surprise birthday party for your teen can be tricky. Because your child can't be part of the planning, it's up to you to make sure that he--and his guests--don't feel that the party is "lame." It's not always easy to impress teenagers, but you can avoid disaster by planning some entertaining party games that will get everyone involved and will leave them laughing.
Nonprofit organizations spend every penny made toward achieving the goals of the company. The result is a lack of funding for extracurricular activities and causes, namely fundraisers and parties. To hold a successful party for a nonprofit, you'll need an arsenal of creative ideas and cheap ways of executing them.
Bowling can be an enjoyable pastime for adults and kids alike. If you are holding a bowling party for kids at a bowling alley, one way to add to a sense of team unity is to create bowling party T-shirts for the birthday child and their guests. Making the design and getting it printed is a relatively simple process.
