Archive for Theme Parties
Dieter’s Party Agenda
It seems ironic that we become more diet focused when the holidays roll in. Party entrepreneurs know what’s in store for them during the bustle of the Halloween, Christmas and New Year parties. While one may not have enough time to eat properly during a party, the sheer number of parties to attend in a day or a week could make even the few bites that one eats in every party add up.
One option for a busy planner who can’t afford to exercise regularly because of a busy schedule is to consider the many fat burner products available in the market today. The more difficult option of course involves saying no to every plate offered during parties, which would take more than a bit of will power to achieve.
When asked to throw a weight watcher’s party, the first things to consider are the menu and the activities. You can serve a basket of protein bars and serve diet soda for those who need to munch something. A water dispenser can be made available for the thirsty party people who will be dancing the night away. Here’s a recipe for a low fat chicken dish that you can serve in a Dieter’s party.
Grilled Chicken with Crushed Ginger and Lemon Wedges
10 chicken breasts, skinless (may be cut up for bite-sized cannapes)
half cup orange juice
half cup lemon juice
3-4 cloves crushed garlic,
2 tablespoons crushed ginger
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Sesame oil for basting
Salt and Pepper
Marinate the chicken in the mixture of all the remaining ingredients overnight. Drain the chicken pieces and combine the sesame oil and marinade. During the preparation time before the party, grill the chicken pieces over hot coals, turning now and then and basting with the sesame oil-marinade mixture. When the chicken is cooked through, cut up and serve with crackers as cannapes.
Bridal Shower Ideas: The NY Weekend Adventure Party
Handling a big group is one of the challenges of a party planner who goes the extra mile and helps a client enjoy an out-of-town trip. One of the most daunting scenarios I can think of is traveling with a group of party goers (e.g. a bridal shower group) around New York City. A party planner who does her homework will get around the potential disasters by simply planning ahead and learning the ropes of NY travel by contacting travel agents and tour guides.
Timely booking and proper logistics knowledge are the keys to a wonderful NY adventure.
So, what’s the worst that could happen? Well, you all could get lost, for starters. Bear in mind that the client’s time in a location is limited and every hour in the strange new place counts. Getting lost in the jungle of buildings trying to find a particular hotel will eat up time, and will give you a bad reputation.
Learn about airport shuttles and how to arrange for group trips early to avoid the rush. One such shuttle service provider is an advertiser, JFK Airport Shuttle. When you got the logistics arranged, the fun will follow. The whole group will soon be comfortable in the hotel, and the only things to think about are the activities for the weekend that you are there; where to eat and where to party.
They say that party planners never get rattled or tense? They do. They just don’t show it.
Have a nice trip!
Sports Fanatics Get-Together Party: Pick and Peak Seasons
Second half of the year means football (football picks) and baseball seasons, and what a showdown it is this year. This is a wonderful time to connect with friends and family members who share the same passion for the games, and the teams! The best times to hold the party are the pick season and the peak season. Pick season is when players from each team get swapped or not. During this time speculation is high and bets are placed. Peak season is when the season is ending and only 2 teams are battling it out for that season’s championship title. The latter is tense and exciting, and will surely result in several hours of shouting and cheering for a favorite team. Visit the free football picks forums at AddictSports.com for more information on these two sports.
For sports fanatics parties, the best party agenda is a BBQ party (while the weather is still warm) and a TV party (when it’s too cold to sit outside and broil some meat). Expect the guests to be mostly men who will need lots of not-too-messy appetizers such as chicken lollipops and beer. For a more filling dish, pasta is recommended, easy to serve and people can eat it standing up.
Food Agenda for a Sports Fanatics’ TV Party
Good for 6-8 people
Penne with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Vegetables (recipe provided)
Deep Fried Breaded Chicken Lollipops
Fruit Jello
Penne with Shrimp, Tomatoes and Vegetables
1 package of penne pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red onion chopped
1 tbs garlic minced
1/4 cup white wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomatoes (diced)
1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Basil leaves chopped
Cook penne pasta according to package directions and set aside. Sautee garlic, red onion, wine and tomatoes in olive oil in medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp and basil leaves, and continue cooking until the shrimp turns bight red. Toss with pasta and top with cheese.
Kids’ Theme Party: Classic Superhero Costumes
Kids reach the hero worship age when they start discovering comic books. One can almost predict which types of theme parties their parents will organize during that age. One significant quirk among kids that I noticed is: they prefer the ‘classic’ look of super heroes to the newer, more techie looks presented in modern superhero movies.
I think that the comic book influence is greater than that of the mainstream movies when it comes to kids’ costume preference. To them, these comic book characters come to life more while they are reading the comic books than when they are watching the newer films.
After all, these comic books can be collected and read whenever they want, while movies are seasonal and get old pretty fast. Also, the newer superhero costume versions are geared more towards adult viewers than kids: a lot of black components, gadget-ridden and tech savvy.
Batman is a good case study. The old batman costume has the big bat sign across the chest. The same one that is beamed to the heavens when there is a need for the Gotham City hero to save the day. This element in the classic Batman costume has been omitted in the newer versions. The new Batman look in the latest films have more specs for gadgets and technology peripherals.
While kids enjoy the special effects that are cleverly manifested in movies, when it comes to costume play during parties, the Batman-clothed kid will always have the bat sign across his chest. Comic book characters play a big role in planning for kids’ costume parties. Boys, in particular, will want Iron Man, Batman or Superman.
Kids’ costume parties happen all year long, but the peak is undeniably in October, during Halloween time. For more creative party theme ideas and kids’ party resources and costume options, visit this halloween costumes site.
