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Summer is almost here and that means lots and lots of picnics - Memorial Day and Fourth of July are patriotic traditions and most of us celebrate with picnics and potlucks. There is nothing better than gathering with friends and family in a park or back yard to celebrate and have fun in the sun.... Read More
Give mom a break this Mother's Day by making these sweet treats for a Mother's Day brunch or better yet, serve her breakfast in bed!! Whichever you decide, she will definitely be feeling the love from these hot out of the oven baked goodies. The best thing about this recipe (besides it's deliciousness) is the... Read More
I am adding this to my Mother's Day wish list. Have you tried the new Bloody Mary flavored vodka yet? I think this is brilliant! It is no longer necessary to choose between a martini and a Bloody Mary....this combines the best of both worlds in one pretty bottle. For me, a Bloody Mary is my... Read More
It's not often that I feel that I need to attach a warning to a blog post, but, well, this post calls for tequila. Of course, it's served with sorbet (that's innocent enough, right?) so it should be fine. Some version of a margarita is practically a requirement for a Cinco De Mayo celebration and this... Read More
Are you looking for a super easy, super cute treat to make for Cinco De Mayo? Look no further! These sombrero sugar cookies simply could not be easier to make, especially if you use refrigerated sugar cookie dough - go ahead, no one here will judge you! The kids will have a great time helping... Read More
Are you throwing a birthday party for one of your kids anytime soon? Is it a slumber party? Oops...better make that a sleepover party if your child is a boy. I was recently informed by an indignant 9 year old that boys DO NOT have slumber parties, they have sleepovers. Whichever you are having, a... Read More
This spicy twist on the classic Cinco De Mayo margarita can pack a big spicy kick or a small spicy 'nudge', depending on how you make it (you can easily adjust the amount of jalepeno you add). If your Cinco De Mayo party guests are the type who always add hot sauce to their favorite... Read More
Cinco de Mayo, Spanish for "fifth of May", is a day to celebrate Mexican pride and heritage. One traditional Mexican dish sure to be present at every Cinco de Mayo celebration is guacamole. When the Spaniards encountered the Aztec empire back in the 1500s, the locals were making a prepared by mashing avocados, sometimes with... Read More
If you are looking for that perfect beverage for your bachelorette party, look no further! This sangria is absolutely gorgeous to look at and so full of flavor that it is a sure fire hit for your pre-wedding party. The secret to serving sangria is to let the fruit marinate in the liquids for several... Read More
These cute little ice cream cakes are sure to take center stage! When made as shown in this photo, the strawberry ice cream is the perfect shade of pink for any little girls birthday party. Of course, if you are planning a boys birthday party, it is easy enough to change out the ice cream... Read More
Tick, tock, tick, tock.....the clock is counting down to graduation party time! If you are still planning your menu, these adorable graduation hat sandwiches would make a fabulous addition to your party menu. Not only will they look GREAT on your food buffet, but they would be pretty simple to make, especially if you have... Read More
We have had numerous posts in the past few weeks about baby showers and bridal showers....and I just realized that most (okay, all) of them have been very, well...girly, for lack of a better word. So today I decided to 'man up' my shower posts with a recipe idea for a couple's baby shower or... Read More
Check out this cute idea for a 1st birthday party! It meets all of my basic criteria for party food. First and foremost, you can make it ahead of time! Second, it's pretty. Third, it requires a short and simple ingredients list (which also makes it economical - added bonus). And, last but not least,... Read More
Baby Shower? Bridal Shower? Graduation Open House? Memorial Day Picnic? Birthday Party? Mothers Day dinner? I cannot think of a single occasion where cheesecake is NOT appropriate! What I love about these sweet little bite size treats is that you get a little cheesecake deliciousness inside of a strawberry - and that has got to... Read More
Do you have certain recipes that 'call to you'? The ones that you return to, again and again? Oh sure, you may try a new version of the recipe every now and then, but you always go back to the original one...THIS is one of those recipes for me. It has become my tried and... Read More
Wondering what to do with all the Easter eggs you have colored? Do what everybody else does and make deviled eggs. We love the traditional deviled eggs (the kind that my mom made for me and the kind that your mom probably made for you), but this year I might shake it up a bit... Read More
Are you looking for an easy, delicious Easter brunch idea? This strata is perfect! The nice thing about a strata is that it is meant to be made ahead of time, and if you are anything like me, you try to have as much as possible done the day before a party or holiday meal.... Read More
The centerpiece of a classic Easter dinner is ham. But what do you pair with your ham? Check out these five delicious recipes to round out your holiday meal. All five of these side dishes are also classic Easter dinner fare, but each has a slight twist...a small change or ingredient that has a big... Read More
When we posted our tutorial on how to make an Angry Birds Birthday Cake, we never dreamed it would become so popular! We are thrilled that our article has helped so many of you delight your families with amazing Angry Birds cakes! We decided to put an abbreviated version of the tutorial together, so that... Read More
Turtle Party Supplies are here!! This adorable design with vibrant blue and green colors will set the tone for a fabulous birthday party celebration. The turtle shaped plates are certain to be a hit with everybody, parents and kids alike. We have a full line of party supplies -- everything you could possibly need from... 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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