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I tend to spend an inordinate amount of time planning my party cocktails...is that normal? I usually start planning my beverages and then work my way out to the food and decorations. I guess that tells you something about me, huh? For example, if you are hosting a Superbowl party folks pretty much expect you... Read More
Aren't these adorable? I know, that's not a very "football" way to describe these jello jigglers but come on.....admit it, they are cute! I don't know about you, but there is just something about jello that makes me happy. Maybe it's just the kid in me that gets a kick out of the bright colors... Read More
If you are looking for a fun cocktail for your Christmas party look no further! The Grinch is a fictional character first introduced to the public in a book by Dr. Seuss published in 1957. The Grinch is a bitter, lonely, green creature with a "heart two sizes too small" who lives in a cave on... Read More
Oh my goodness!! Are these not the most adorable little Christmas treats you have ever seen? Not only are they too cute for words but they are extremely simple to make. I have big plans for these little Santa Hat brownies...... How to Make Santa Hat Brownies Ingredients 1 pan brownies (whatever brand/recipe you want), baked, cooled and... Read More
I love dip!! I love all kinds of dips and can't resist a good appetizer to save my life. This Bacon and Cheese 'Catch-A-Man' Dip is one that is always a favorite, especially at football parties. The name of the dip cracks me up! Everyone knows all men love three things....bacon, cheese, and football! This... Read More
Don't you love it when you make something and everybody wants the recipe? Don't you love it even more when that recipe is super easy, super fast, but still tastes like you really worked hard at it? This is one of those recipes!!!! One of the parents at my son's school made these pretzels for... Read More
Cinco de Mayo Party Supplies will put you in the mood for a fiesta! Bright colors, mariachi music and margaritas... all perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Some people are under the impression that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which is actually September 16th. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the... Read More
Super Bowl Party is a phrase that starts getting a lot of traction this time of year. Now a Super Bowl party is supposedly about football, and who knows? Maybe some people actually watch the big game, even. But I think, if most people are going to be honest with themselves, that... Read More
Autumn is finally here, and it brings so many lovely things for us to enjoy. Warm sweaters, fresh apple cider, kicky boots with tights, football, and kids heading back to school. One of my favorite things about the cooler weather is that I can finally bring my slow cooker back up from the basement, where... Read More
Party recipes and potluck recipes are useful things to have around. There are plenty of occasions for barbecues and picnics in the summertime, and when you are invited to one of these parties, it is very common to bring along a dish to pass. Trying to figure out what to make and bring, can... Read More
Memorial Day is traditionally associated with the beginning of summer; the weather is warming up, flowers are beginning to bloom, and children are finishing up the school year. What better way to celebrate summer coming to your neighborhood, than having a cookout? A Memorial Day cookout doesn't need to be planned weeks in advance; just... Read More
For years I have enjoyed cooking, both as a necessity and hobby. I have devoted no small amount of time, and storage space, to this devotion. I have a well-stocked shelf of cookbooks in my kitchen, along with a couple of boxes of them in my basement. I have purchased countless issues of Martha Stewart... Read More
Ah, February. February always brings to mind a timeless quote from that much revered philosopher, Garfield, "February is the Monday of months." Here in Michigan, February is the time when the novelty of winter has long since worn off, and what generally remains is an attitude best described as "grim determination." Perhaps other, hardier souls,... Read More
This February the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints will meet up at Super Bowl XLIV. If you have a husband/boyfriend/partner who is already planning which lucky jersey to wear, and stocking up on beer, maybe it's a good time to plan a last-minute Super Bowl Party. Contrary to popular belief, plenty of women... Read More
Here in the East Lansing area, we are incredibly lucky to have some really fantastic restaurants available in almost any cuisine you could hope for. Michigan State University has an incredibly diverse student population, and the local restaurant fare reflects this, from Ethiopian (Altu's) and Indian (Sindhu) to Mediterranean (Woody's Oasis) and one of... Read More
On cold winter days, there is very little that is more comforting than a steaming bowl of soup. Like the classic Campbell's soup commercial where the snowman sits down at the dinner table and has a bowl of soup and quickly thaws out into a happy, freckle-faced boy, a good bowl of soup warms you... 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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