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Archive for the ‘PARTY IDEAS’ Category

Back To School Night Party – Cocktails and Cupcakes

Go to the head of the class and invite your friends over for a Back To School Night party.  Celebrate September with cupcakes and cocktails and get an “A” for

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The Best Labor Day Weekend Party Menu!

Labor Day Weekend is around the corner and we have the perfect menu for you! Why? It’s easy to prepare – allowing you to enjoy the party too! It’s budget-friendly

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Simple Summer Dinner Party For 8 On A Plate!

  This awesome dinner party recipe comes from McCormick Gourmet and chef Chef Christopher Lee.  I love the grilled steak and corn combo – it’s summer on a plate to

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Teen and Tween Birthday Party Ideas!

Trying to think of a birthday party idea for your Tween or Teen? It’s TOUGH and getting tougher each year! If you are ready to wave the white flag here

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Pool Party Decorations and Treats!

Pool parties are a summer tradition, so I was so excited to find these fun and affordable party decorations from Paper and Cake at Esty.com.  I love the bright colors

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3 Easy Firework-themed Party Ideas For The Fourth Of July

Here are 3 fun ways to decorate and celebrate for the 4th of July.   Each is simple and special and takes its inspiration from Katy Perry: “Baby you’re a

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Four Fabulous Recipes for the Fourth of July

Here are four fabulous recipes from our friends at Good Housekeeping.  Each one is a keeper and they are just perfect for the 4th of July.  I will be adding

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FIRE(works) and ICE(cream) Party on the Fourth Of July!

Simple and special is what we are all about at The Partybluprints Blog.  So here’s an idea for you.  When the sun goes down and the stars light up, invite

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Summer “No-Cook” Dinner Party!

Look what I found!  A No-Cook Dinner Party Menu from Taste.com Australia.  This is a sensational summer menu that doesn’t involve your stove! You can make these easy no-cook recipes

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Ladies’ Night – Ideas for Sweet Treats and Conversation!

The July issue of Redbook magazine is dedicated to fostering female friendships and to tips for hosting gal pal parties at home.  The magazine also sponsored 1,000 Happy Hour home

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Drop Dead Diva – Season 3 Premiere Party Tips!

The 3rd season of Drop Dead Diva kicks off this weekend and it’s a great opportunity for a Divalicious party! It’s full of sizzle and surprises plus, Paul Abdul, LeAnn

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REDBOOK Happy Hour Twitter Party!

Are you overdue for a girls’ night? Summon your best girlfriends and join us for a REDBOOK Happy Hour Twitter Party! REDBOOK Happy Hour Girlfriend Parties REDBOOK readers are hosting

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Special Touches For A Wedding

Here are some very simple and special wedding touches.  Each comes from the  ‘Simple Collection’ by Joyful Joyful on Esty.com  I just love them because they not only personalize your

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Hot Idea For Cool Drinks!

BBQ season has definitely arrived here in the north east.  The  cover came off our grill a few weeks ago and we attended our 1st BBQ last weekend ( thanks

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Crystal Light Mocktails Are A Summer Party Hit!

As of this posting there are only 85 days left to enjoy The Crystal Light Mocktails. You need to act fast, but sip slow, because these are really good.  I

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How To Create Fruit Party Centerpieces

Fresh fruit is a welcomed treat throughout the summer. Who doesn’t love the traditional mixed fruit in the watermelon basket – surely a summer staple. However, by using the same

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Bring a Taste of Home to our Troops and Support the USO

Here is a truly patriotic way to celebrate this summer! Taste of Home is pledging up to $100,000 for our troops, with 10¢ for every person who views their Flag

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Host The BEST BBQ On The Block – The Great American BBQ Blog Hop!

This week we have partnered with some extraordinary entertaining experts to bring you THE  GREAT AMERICAN BBQ BLOG HOP! Check out each of these amazing blogs for everything you need

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“Make Ahead” Memorial Day Menu!

Here at the Partybluprints Blog, we have done some polling of friends and family online and off and have discovered that a large majority of you participate in activities (

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Budget-Friendly Memorial Day Party Picks!

photo source: 1. bhg.com 2. hostesswiththemostess.com 3. bhg.com – see links below. Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer and it deserves a celebration, so I spent some

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Memorial Day Party – putting meaning in your celebration!

Make Memorial Day memorable this year and pick party activities for the kids that are fun and meaningful.  Without the sacrifice of our brave soldiers, we would not have an

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Endive Pinwheels – A Perfect Party Appetizer from the “Kids Who Cook” Series!

photo credit: Christian DeBlis We are going to start a new series here at the Partybluprints Blog.  Recently, I was speaking with my dear friend Pam about her nephew Christian. 

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From a Haute Affair to Home: A Perrier-Jouet Champagne Dinner

Photo credits to Katie Sokoler – check out her amazing blog! It was an event of spectacle and bubbles, celebrating the lauded 200-year history of one of the finest champagne

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Graduation Cap Cupcake Party Dessert!

  Add some fun sweets to your graduation celebration with these Graduation Cap inspired cupcakes – they are so festive and so easy to make. Simply turn your cupcakes on

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The Super Summer Outdoor Party Menu!

Fire Up the grill and bring the Party Outdoors  with our Outdoor Entertaining Party Bluprint™.  It’s time for some easy summer grillin’ – Let’s get this party started! Get out

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The Partybluprints, Skimbaco Lifestyle and Kmart Outdoor Living Twitter Party!

We are so exited outdoor entertaining season has arrived! Here in the northeast it’s been a long, cold winter and we are ready to Fire-Up the grill and bring the

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Tips For Creating An Amazing Outdoor Party Space!

OUTDOOR PARTIES can be easy and enjoyable when you are prepared and have a great plan.  At Party Bluprints we are sure of this, and when it comes to outdoor

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A Modern Tea Party Guide! Mother’s Day Par-Tea!

Tea Parties are the perfect way for girls and women of all ages to connect. Whether celebrating Mother’s Day, a baby shower, a teenage birthday or women’s club get-together, be

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GRILLED POUND CAKE ALA MODE – Recipe

We love this dessert because it’s so simple to make, but looks so special (and it tastes just as special.) The grilled pound cake serves as the base – its

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Simple Ideas for A Kentucky Derby Party!

And they’re off! Together these words start what has come to be known as the most exciting two minutes in sports. Saturday, May 7st, 2011 will mark the 137th “run

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May Day Baskets

May Day is just a few days away. Here is a little download for a simple cone and gift tag from SkipToMyLou.org -  may-day-cone-template .   The site is beautiful check

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Royal Wedding Party Picks!

Here are some fun ways to bring British flare to a Royal Wedding Viewing Party affair! Britannia Crown Glass Decoration from PartyPieces.com (company owned by Kate Middleton’s Family) Royal Blue

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Disco Balls for the Royal Wedding After Party!

Is a new party trend on the horizon? Is what’s old, new again? Access Hollywood reports that disco balls will don William and Kate’s Royal Wedding After Party. By now,

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Make Mother’s Day Moms4Moms Day!

Celebrations are important here at The Partybluprints Blog – we love them!  With Mother’s Day less than 2 weeks away, I thought I would share with you a wonderful way

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How To Host A Royal Wedding Viewing Party

The Wedding of the Century will occur on Friday, April 29th.  William and Kate will march down the aisle and the world will be watching.    Take a cue from

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