Party Planning and More…

I can’t believe that it is 2008, let alone the whole month of January has past us already! …What does that mean, everyone needs to get that gift for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day can make or break a relationship… Try doing something more than the typical flowers… Give something that will last longer!

My valentines gift idea is to give her a floral scented candle the match the flowers that you give her! Or, scented candles alone would make a lasting gift she can remember.

Popular choices include rose, lilac, lavender, jasmine, peony, and gardenia. Many believe that aromatic candles can actually benefit your health

According to Men’s Health, “Americans consume more calories as a nation on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year…” To be accurate, they state that by the time that the Super Bowl Game is over, “Americans will have downed 156 BILLION calories.” Yes, I did say BILLION, with a B. That is amazing!!!

So whether you are cheering for the New England Patriots or the New York Giants, my suggestion to you is to add in a veggie tray or some low calorie treats amongst those high calorie items.

Here are some ideas I have that your guests won’t even know:

Use light Velveeta cheese in the cheese dip.
Use Hidden Valley Ranch Lite, rather than the regular Ranch.
Use Light Butter in the Wing Sauce.

Check out the Men’s Health Guide to Super Bowl for all sorts of cool tips!

I think if you use your head while cooking up your grub for your party, we can come up with a game plan to save just a few calories and maybe, with all hope, we can save the American community a BILLION calories or so!

PS…Even though my Pittsburgh Steelers are not in the Super Bowl, I will be sitting in front of the TV with my Celery, Carrots and Light Ranch cheering for whoever is behind at that moment.

This aromatherapy candle is a perfect gift for any occassion, including the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Your Valentine will be excited to see that not only did you remember Valentine’s Day, but you remembered when his or her birthday was too!

These Astorological Aromatherapy candles are specially forumlated to ensure that you are surronded by the scents you were born to experience!

It is always nice to bring the host of the party a gift.  It isn’t required, but always appreciated. 

These beautiful, contemporary scented jar candles from Flare are the perfect gift!  They come in a stylish glass jar with a silver lid and have a very unique, modern looking label that simply says “flare”. 

You can find so many wonderful scented candles and candle accessories at www.AllScentedCandles.com.   

We are well into the New Year, which means we have a big party year ahead. And Mardi Gras is coming fast! Only 3 more weeks until Fat Tuesday!

I had the opportunity years ago to spend Mardi Gras in New Orleans. What fun! The parades were wonderful. In fact, the first Parade of this Mardi Gras season is this Saturday. (January 19, 2008 at 7:00pm)

Whether you are spending Mardi Gras in New Orleans or having your own Mardi Gras party, get all of your Mardi Gras Party Supplies ordered now so you are prepared ahead of time.

Happy New Year from all of us at Party Planning and More and Party Favor Mall. 

We wish you all a happy and prosperious 2008!

Merry Christmas to all! 

..Now, it is time to start to prepare for that New Years Eve Party!

Where are you going to celebrate New Years?  Are you going with someone special?  …And the most important question, if you are going to be drinking alcoholic beverages, do you have a designated driver?  

As usual, we are procastinating about where we are going to celebrate…  We are thinking DC, Phillie or Pittsburgh.  I guess it is time for me to make a decision. 

Please be safe, and have fun partying for the season!  

A friend of mine is a bridesmaid in a 1960’s Theme wedding next week.  

From what I hear, there will be no wedding cake, only carmel apples…and a party bus for the reception?  I can’t wait to hear all about it.

…And here is a dress similar to what the bridesmaids are wearing!

Check back soon for all of the details of how groovy this wedding was!

One of the best Holiday gatherings I have been to was a non-traditional one.  We had Christmas dinner, Hawaiian Style.  And this brought me to this theme holiday party idea.  Everyone has so many Holiday parties to go to this time of year, and they all are pretty much the same.  Why not have a Holiday Hawaiian Luau? 

You can get some great party supplies from Party Favor Mall.  They are so easy to order from and have great quality party favors and party supplies. 

 These Palm Tree Place Card Holders are so cute!