Party Stuff

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By Alex ONeill

Party stuff is available at hundreds of shops online. Pinatas, invitations, streamers and all kinds of fun and even some sexy stuff. If you're having a party, you can find anything you want on the web.

If you're looking for a reason to have a party, there are plenty; Christmas, graduation,Valentines, Halloween, Bachelorette. You can even have Mardi Gras parties. Looking for a reason to have a party is as easy as checking calendars. Don't restrict your search for your own either, check other countries and even other cities in your local area.

When planning a party, there is many things to do. If you do not have a plan before you .. well plan, then you may forget the important things. Sit down close your eyes and picture the party. Once you have a good idea about what type of theme, guests, food etc that you want, begin writing the list. As you begin your list of party stuff, put the most important at the top, so you can do them first. If you do the important things first, there is no chance at getting caught up in the details, and forgetting them later.

Parties are made better by adding small touches as well as large ones. While the catering or food is important, so is the streamers and lighting. All the small things can add up to a very creative and fun atmosphere. Depending on the party, candles and string lighting can really “lighten” the party up. Haha

A party is more special with a theme. Its also a lot easier to pick out party stuff when you have a general idea of what to buy. For instance if you're having a bachelorrette party, you may want to center your theme around something fun and sexy, like Vegas Showgirls. It's much easier to find things related to Vegas than say just randomly putting together streamers and balloons. Themes also make a party look much more special and thought out, even if you didn't spend much time putting it together.

Putting together a party can be very stressful, much like wedding planning. The best way to ease the stress is to enlist help. If you're unable to get help, then having a comprehensive list and design is the best option, in either case a list is very helpful.

When putting together a party planning worksheet, you can begin with the design. Is it outside or inside? How many tables will be there? These are some of the questions to ask when you're making the list. Certain things will have sub-lists, like food, for instance; under food you would want to add dessert or cake, alcohol, and full course meals. If your party will be going on for a few extra hours then you'll probably want to have a lots of food available for your guests. Guests are another part of the party planning which will influence the planning.


Party themes are a wonderful way to make your party special and memorable. A party theme can be anything you want, depending on the occasion. There are hundreds of types of party themes. I've put together a short list of party themes for different occasions.

Party Stuff

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Event Planning

Making the List of Party Stuff

he party is designed in your head and now you're wondering how to make your list. Here is a list of things to help plan the party.


  • Put together the guest list

  • Send out invitations

  1. -buy invitations

  2. -buy stamps

  3. -address envelopes

  • Confirm guest list

  1. -call anyone that hasn't rsvp'd

  • Planning the menu

  1. Caterers

    1. check catering services

    2. confirm caterer

    3. paid deposit

  2. Cooking yourself

    1. shopping for the ingredients

    2. alcohol

    3. appetizers

    4. dinner food (if long party)

  • Clean the House

  • Get Party Decorations

  1. streamers

  2. table centerpieces

  3. flowers

  4. plates

  5. napkins

  6. favors

  • Music

  1. CDs or Dvds

  2. Music Player

Themes Party Stuff

  • Kids Party Theme Ideas


  1. Disney Princess

  2. Monsters

  3. Where the Wild Things Are

  4. Barbie

  5. Cowboy

  6. Star Wars

  7. Star Trek

  8. Princess

  9. Miley Cyrus Country

  10. Pirates


Party stuff for kids theme parties: Tiaras, treasure hunts, small gifts for each kid, slip n slides, sprinklers, cupcakes, fire crackers, sparklers

  • Adults - General

  1. Star Trek

  2. Football

  3. Soccer

  4. Baseball

  5. France

  6. Italy

  7. Greece

  8. Ancient Greece

  9. Ancient Rome

  10. TV Shows – 24 (black suits and sunglasses theme) or ER / Scrubs (doctor coats and scrubs)

  11. 20s - Flappers – Speakeasy

  12. 30s Gangsters – Al Capone

  13. Western

  14. 50s – rock n roll

  15. 60s – flower power


Party stuff for Adults : Treasure hunts, favors (small matchbooks), alcoholic beverages pre-made for the celebration (for instance Hawaiian Theme could have Blue Hawaiian drinks), GPS searches, drinking games, costume requirements


Special Party Themes


  • Valentines

  1. Hearts and Flowers – self explanatory

  2. Red Hot Romance – red candies, red streamers, red punch

  3. Spicy and Hot – chili peppers, mexican food

  4. Sex and The City – lots of glitter and glam


  • Bachelorette Party

  1. Vegas – pretend gambling tables – roulette, poker, etc, use play money

  2. Sex and the City – All dressed up and out on the town, wear semi-formal and pick a character from the show

  3. Spa – massages, finger nail painting, mud baths etc


Other parties can be themed in any way you want. And there are loads of online shops to find party stuff for really cheap.

Comments

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jazzuboo 2 years ago

There is a great list of party ideas here. It's easy to feel like your drowning in party stuff when you are trying to organize a celebration, this should be a helpful resource.

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