Party Hardy Friday ~ Game Night

Ok, I know I made this centerpiece from a movie night a few months ago, but I think you can easily adapt it for a Game Night Party! I handmade the pennant and printed it in Word, so believe me, it is easy to change!And of course, SNACKS! Chips and boxes of candies! Order a pizza and you are all set. For beverages, I recommend, fruity flavored sodas in glass bottles - that is a family favorite around this house. You can pour an icy cold glass of this refreshing ice tea! You can find the delicious recipe here http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/07/easy-and-delicious-stonegable-iced-tea.html at Stone Gable! Classic games like, Sorry, Monopoly and Scrabble are too good to pass up. I found each of these for under $20 each at Target. They are often on sale and are cheapest before Christmas. Stock up when you see them at a bargain price (not that $20 is alot but a bargain is a bargain!) so you always have fun on hand for an impromptu Game Night Party! I found these Melamie platters, bowls and plates in the Summer / Seasonal section of Target and they instantly reminded me of TWISTER! So fun and inviting! Perfect for some homemade brownies, chips and dip or veggies and fresh fruit!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47359205@N00/3690599750/ - I found this PHENOMENAL cake on Flickr... it is just amazing, I am actually speechless (which won't last long, I'm a windbag!)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donnaeaster/4624676371/ - also found on Flickr. Amazing, simply, amazing!

And just to round out the game night theme, some decorations I have found junk and antique shopping.
I have been dying for vintage pool balls and I found them Wednesday at a local thrift store, a complete set for $7.50~ I did a little happy dance in the aisle! I also bought this chicken wire basket from a different thrift store that morning... with pool ball storage in mind! I think they are PERFECT and I couldn't be happier!
For fifty cents, I couldn't pass up this collections of ping pong balls to display with my other game pieces in my Living Room. And my favorite... my vintage bingo set that my nephew bought me from a local antique store. I use the cards for my papercrafts and believe me, there are plenty to spare! My almost 8 yr old, LOVES bringing me the "bowl of bingo" for a quick game or two!

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Party Hardy Friday * 4th Of July Cookout*

Party Hardy Friday was designed specially for the 4th of July and all it's summerific glory! Look at these awesome cupcakes I found on Flickr... http://www.flickr.com/photos/allycake/2637127991/ If these cuties don't scream Independence Day delight, I don't know what does!!!???!!!???

And fireworks! Any 4th of July cookout worth its salt has a fully stocked arsenal of fireworks! How awesome is this pillow? Perfect for the backyard hammock! (Better Homes and Garden- Walmart)

Don't forget to set out the citronella candles. It is never any fun being sticky and sweaty and scratching bug bites! (Walmart) Flags, flags and more flags (Walmart).

I know my kids love hanging out outside at night with glow sticks and necklaces. (Walmart)

Cookie and cupcake making supplies (that is if you don't think you can take on the hot dog fondant ones in my first photo!) ~ Wilton at Walmart

Inspiring paper plate, really sets the mood and rings home why we celebrate on the 4th of July! (Target)

I am in love with drink dispensers lately. I adore this large glass one that I found at Target for $19.99. Makes me a little sad that I just bought a plastic one from Sam's for the same price!

Then I found this tin one for $8 at Walmart and left WITHOUT it, talk about REGRET! Oh well, maybe it will be there tomorrow!

I love this retro fry basket from Walmart! LOVE IT! Retro-licious :)

And these darling hot dog boats from Target's Dollar Spot. What a steal! Festive galvanized aluminum bucket to properly house your icy cold beverages.

Now it's your turn... post your links here.

Party Hardy Friday

So I decided to try something new...

I love planning, shopping for, making party favors, cooking, hosting and throwing parties (I hate the clean up part!).

So I figured, how about a virtual party. Shopping and hunting for great party ideas for my readers. I get to have fun "window" shopping and you get a few tips and ideas along the way! Sound good?

All of these goodies were found at my local Super Walmart. I just took my boys to see Toy Story 3 and it was the BEST Disney film EVER! So I felt inspired to throw a Toy Story Party for my first Party Hardy Friday!How awesome is this centerpiece?!?!?!?! I LOVE it!

You can find it all at Wally World... plates, napkins, Mac N Cheese, Cheez-Its and gummy candies all for nibbling on!

Be sure to grab the first 2 DVD's to play for your party guests!
You can get your birthday honoree a TS place setting just for them on their special day!

And I am sorry, but these little Toy Story popcorn boxes with microwave popcorn, make the BEST party favors! They were only $2 each! Or these super cute shopping bags as favors! Think of all the bubbles, candies and Slinky's you can cram in there!!! Look at all these birthday gift options! I don't know about you, but I LOVE to match my gift with the theme (thank goodness for theme invitations to drop the hint ;)

Happy Shopping!

Rachel

-----> Link for the awesome Mr. Potato Head cake at the top of this post!http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://hostedmedia.reimanpub.com/TOH/Images/2007/AS07/PotatoHead_Cake.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Contest-Winners/Creative-Cakes-Contest-Winners/1&h=330&w=246&sz=21&tbnid=lQZ7Aia-isZDfM:&tbnh=119&tbnw=89&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmr%2Bpotato%2Bhead%2Bcake%2Bimages&usg=__ZIiP0MgbKfZe-uVEDWGOWKt6nD4=&sa=X&ei=yD8kTLvDK4L48AbmuNjWDw&ved=0CCQQ9QEwBA

OK! Now it's your turn to share your Party Hardy Party ideas for the week! Post them right under HERE!!!!