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We are excited to announce that we have drawn a winner from our Pinterest Party Ideas Giveaway! The lucky winner is Melissa V! She has won a Deluxe Party Pack in the theme of her choice! We can't wait to find out what she chooses, and hopefully hear all about her party! We really want to... Read More
Memorial Day picnics and barbeques are typically the first big outdoor parties to kick off the summer season of outdoor fun....transform your picnic into a real party by paying special attention to your decorations. Of course, you will need all the basic Memorial Day Party Supplies (plates, napkins, cups, tablecovers, etc..), but why not spend... Read More
Are you a fan of Pinterest? What am I saying? Who ISN'T a fan of Pinterest?? Did you know that Discount Party Supplies has a Pinterest page? We do!! We would love for you to follow our page! We think you will love getting to see all kinds of fabulous party ideas, recipes, decorating tips,... Read More
This is another one of those "Why didn't I think of this!!!" posts! This is simply genius....really, so darn practical and fun that it makes you smack your own forehead for not doing it sooner! This is a perfect birthday party activity for kids of all ages! There is something magical about bubbles...and I have... Read More
Happy Birthday, Justin Bieber! It's been another year, so we thought it was time for another birthday card, dedicated to our favorite Canadian pop superstar! He's changed a lot from last year, but he is still just as fantastic as ever! Because Justin Bieber's birthday is not a national holiday, (yet) it is clearly up to us to... Read More
The Super Bowl is the biggest television event of the year. Although it takes place in February, people start talking about, planning for it, and laying bets on who will participate in it before the first snowflake has hit the ground. That is, viewers start planning in the fall, advertisers start thinking about their Super... Read More
Like many of you, I am busy planning for Valentines Day, and making lists of what I need to buy or make for the kid's parties at school, picking out the perfect cards and gifts for my "sweethearts" (plural because I consider not only my husband but also my kids worthy of the title Valentines).... Read More
“They” say that money can’t buy happiness. Unless you’re rich. Then you can bankroll the kinds of parties that would make Scrooge crack a smile. The following 15 parties were so disgustingly expensive I reckon that even “they” would’ve been happy… had they been invited. 1. $160 Million Celebration for Barack Obama Obama is all about change... Read More
Want a fun and easy indoor activity to do with the kids to help chase away some of the winter blues? How about making indoor s'mores? It's too cold right now (for many of us) to sit around a campfire telling stories and making s'mores so why not bring it inside? This would be great... Read More
Did you know that January 3rd is National Drinking Straw Day? On January 3, 1888, Marvin C. Stone patented the drinking straw. His drinking straw was made out of paraffin-covered paper and replaced natural rye straws. Straws have come a long way since then and now come in all kinds of fun shapes and colors.... Read More
Muppets Party Supplies will soon be at Discount Party Supplies, inspired by the new Muppet movie that is currently in theaters. Muppets haven't been around much in popular culture for the last few years, but now they are back in a big way. There hasn't been a Muppet movie in theaters for fifteen years, since... Read More
Family shows have been kind of a dying breed, for the last few years. "Grown up" shows have gotten progressively more daring and risque, making them wildly inappropriate to watch with your kids. Children's programming has followed its own trajectory as well, featuring groups of children who spend their days wisecracking, and outsmarting the dimwitted... Read More
What is on your Christmas party play list this year? I, for one, am a sap for the tried and true classics for the holidays. Maybe it's because these songs are what I grew up listening to, and because so many of my Christmas memories are tangled up with Bing or Burl crooning in the... Read More
Last Christmas, by accident, I stumbled upon a perfect gift. My husband and I were doing some last minute shopping, looking for small items for our three kids, and we saw a simple microwave popcorn popper. I hadn't seen one or used one in years but I put it in my cart and we bought... Read More
I have so much to do during the holiday season that I don't have time for bad hair days. I also barely have time to do my hair! Like everybody else, my holidays are filled with so many things to do and so many places to go (or drive my kids to!) that I don't... Read More
Recently I have gotten involved in a new hobby, making simple jewelry. It is a lot of fun, and perfect way to relax on a chilly winter evening. By getting a few supplies at my local craft store, I was able to create some fun earrings for myself, and my daughters. And it didn't take... Read More
The best part of Thanksgiving dinner isn't the turkey, nor is it the side dishes. In my family, it's the side show!! That's right. The side show. The side show is provided by all the extended friends and family that join us to celebrate and give thanks. My guess is that your family has a... Read More
Imagine being in a room of three thousand of the most diehard fans who are just moments away from experiencing the movie they have all been feverishly anticipating for years. Even camping out on the theater floor with blankets, playing cards, reading books or listening to an I-pod for hours adds to this epic event. ... Read More
Source Last night I braved the midnight hour, and took my twelve year old daughter and her friend to go see the final movie of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2; maybe you've heard of it? What is possibly the most anticipated movie of the decade, opened Friday, July 15,... Read More
I have a cold. The reason I have a cold is because I decided to walk for two miles in chilly air with zombie make-up and a bunch of people I didn’t know for a charity event. And do you know what? SO WORTH IT! Saturday evening I attended the annual Jackson, MI Zombie Walk for the... Read More
Tracy Maher is a party planning guru and director of marketing for DiscountPartySupplies.com. She has a husband, three children, and a cat that should be registered as a lethal weapon. She throws many parties, mainly as an excuse to cook (and eat) a lot of food!
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Rob Robinson is the COO and resident sports expert of DiscountPartySupplies.com. While relatively easy going, he hates bad drivers and commuting in the Michigan snow. When he's not working, he spends his days planning vacations and birthday parties for his family.
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Brynn is a content writer for Discount Party Supplies. Brynn is currently a stay-at-home mom, bringing up her firecracker of a daughter, Romy. She plays violin in a San Francisco Bay Area symphony, and though she doesn't have time to host many parties with a toddler at home and another baby on the way, Brynn helps friends plan parties and has even successfully catered a party or two.
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Lori is a content writer for Discount Party Supplies. Lori is married with three kids and hosts many family gatherings, holidays, and parties. In her free time, Lori enjoys taking yoga classes and in her secret life she enjoys going to heavy metal concerts (but don’t tell the other soccer moms!)
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