Party Ideas
by Mrs. Party... Gail Leino

It's party time so let's think of some party themes even if it's a "just for the fun of it party."  

A theme helps to create a festive atmosphere at your party.  For any event including a baby shower or bridal shower, party decorations to a theme presents a special feeling.  Some party theme ideas include luau party, western, black light, Hawaiian, Mardi Gras, Nascar Racing, fiesta, sports, 50's, roaring 20's, disco 80's, hippie 60's, cowboy hats, and patriotic.  The party theme should be followed throughout each aspect of the event including the party invitations, food, party decorations, and music.

Party games and activities add excitement to any event.  Some party ideas for party games and activities include: physical games, crafts, and brain games.  Always have an extra game or activity to fill a possible lull at the party.  Party Games has TONS of FREE party game ideas for birthdays and adult parties plus games for holiday parties including Halloween, Christmas, and Hanukkah.  Also, they have bridal shower games and baby shower games (for future reference)! 

Party music, prizes, and party favors are great party ideas to make a finishing touch to ensure an awesome time by all.  Set up the party music to your party theme a few days before the event.  Test the music player.  Don't wait till the day before!  Party centerpieces can be doubled as party prizes.  Everyone loves to win a prize.  For events that have assigned seating, a picture frame can be used as place-card holders which can be also used as party favors.  Make gift baskets or have flower delivery for lovely centerpieces which can also be used for party prizes.  Engraved gifts are other memorable lasting party prizes such as engraved key chains, engraved flasks, and money clips.

Have fun at your party and so will the guests!