Friday, January 24, 2014

Football Party

It is time for one last party celebrating football.  Check this link for things you may need.


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Monday, January 20, 2014

Celebrate Mardi Gras

Just check the link below for a great Mardi Gras Party!  It has what you need to have a fun event, even if there is no Mardi Gras celebration near you.

Mardi Gras Party Supplies

And, do not forget the King Cake.

Mam Papaul's Famous New Orleans Mardi Gras King Cake Mix with Praline Filling


The King Cake is eaten starting January 6 and ending Mardi Gras Day.  Parties are held featuring the cake, with a small plastic doll hidden within.  The finder of the doll may be expected to ost the next party, or in the case of a cake for an office, bring the next cake in.

It is called King Cake after the three kings who sought Jesus after his birth, and the doll represents Jesus.

The colors are those of Mardi Gras, purple, green, and gold.

Often colorized sugar is used, and a white icing may be drizzled on the cake.  Cakes may be plain, or filled with a number of different fillings.



 NolaCajun Gourmet Baby King Cake

 Best Original New Orleans Mardi Gras King Cake - Traditional Cream Cheese Flavor - 2 Pounds

Friday, January 10, 2014

Mardi Gras Shirts

Consider Mardi Gras matching shirts for your group, which are available on Zazzle.  The top results for Mardi Gras shirt on Amazon were disappointing, since they tend to be more general New Orleans shirts.  But, shirts designed on Zazzle are more appropriate for the occasion, and it is recommended that you consider these.

The Fluer De Lis is a symbol often used in New Orleans, and while it is not enough to say Mardi Gras, the design does not detract from the occasion.



What is significant is the use of the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold.

Mardi Gras T-shirt
Mardi Gras T-shirt by campaign_gear
Make your own custom tee at Zazzle
Mardi Gras Mask Feathers T-shirt
Mardi Gras Mask Feathers T-shirt by GladRags1
Create your own printed tee shirts online at Zazzle.
Mardi Gras New Orleans Tshirts
Mardi Gras New Orleans Tshirts by campaign_gear
Check out more Mardi gras T-Shirts at Zazzle

Mardi Gras

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2014!!!!!!!!!


Mardi Gras comes the day before the beginning of Lent, and is a day of feasting before the somber Lenten season begins.  I is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially locations with Roman Catholic populations.  In he United States it is celebrated in a narrow band that extends from Mobile, Alabama to Lafayette, Louisiana.  The focus is the New Orleans area, with a secondary focus in Mobile.  

Over the years things in the New Orleans area have changed.  Masking is still done on Mardi Gras Day, but not to the extent of in the past.  Occasionally, a visitor will be misinformed and wear a costume on a parade day other than Mardi Gras Day itself.  Unless riding on a float, this will cause one to stand out.  On Mardi Gras more people do not wear costumes than do, but wearing one allows one to fit in.  

The problem with costumes is the weather.  One year it may be forty degrees and raining, on another it might be seventy degrees and sunny.  Planning a costume for Louisiana winter weather can be problematic.  And, it is less expensive to not wear a costume.  For large groups, dress alike, use purple, green, and gold, and you will blend right in.

Parking for parades is easier in the suburbs.  Most businesses close, and allow parking in their lots.  Te crowd is such that street parking within a block or two is also possible.

The parades throw beads, plastic cups, and in some cases aluminum doubloons to the crowd.  Basically, if you catch it or pick it up, it is yours.  And attending the parades is free!

Technically, the season starts January 6, but parades usually do not start in intensity until two weekends before Mardi Gras.  At one time weeknight parades occurred every night after the start of the season until Mardi Gras Day.  Now, fewer parades have caused few weeknight parades, except the day immediately before Mardi Gras.

But, no matter where ou are you can have a party and celebrate.  


Mardi Gras Tablecover (golden-yellow, green, purple) Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pkg)

 Mardi Gras Comedy & Tragedy Whirls 30in. Pkg/5

 12 Feather Mardi Gras Masks Costume Party Masquarade

 33 inch 07mm Round Metallic Purple Gold and Green Mardi Gras Beads - 6 Dozen (72 necklaces)

 Printed Mardi Gras Table Runner Party Accessory (1 count) (1/Pkg)

Mardi Gras Beverage Napkins (2-Ply) Party Accessory (1 count) (16/Pkg)

 Rue Bourbon Mardi Gras 7-inch Paper Plates 8 Pack

Valentine's Day Supplies

Are you ready to celebrate Valentine's Day?  Now may be the time to prepare.  What will you use to make the day more special?  A special table setting, a decoration, or will you be more elaborate?

What can you do to decorate?


18" Lighted Red Valentine's Day Heart Bow & Arrow Window Silhouette Decoration


4 Foot Inflatable Puppy, Great for Anniversary, Wedding and Valentine's Day Party Decoration Creative Converting Paper Tissue Fan Hanging Decorations with Valentine's Day Phrases, Red and Pink, 3 Fans Per Package Creative Converting Paper Tissue Fan Hanging Decorations with Valentine's Day Phrases, Red and Pink, 3 Fans Per Package 2 Pkgs 9' Tissue HEART SHAPED GARLAND (18 feet total)/Valentine's Day PARTY DECOR/Decorations/RED HEARTS/Wedding/BRIDAY SHOWER/ENGAGEMENT

How about party favors and party supplies>  Have you any idea of what is available?  Here are a few examples of what a party will need.  And, the party favors are great for children.

 12 Mini HEART Beach Balls/VALENTINE'S Day DECOR/Party FAVORS/DOZEN/5"

 24 Itty Bitty Miniature VALENTINE/HEART Rubber Ducks/DUCKIES/NEW/DOZEN/Sweetheart/LOVE

Here are some nice ideas for party essentials.

 Valentine's Day Party Pack - 20 Plates & 20 Napkins Creative Converting Valentine's Day Round Dinner Plates with Love Me Design, 8 Per Package Valentine Printed Paper Lanterns 3ct

 Creative Converting Valentine Candy Hearts Themed Plastic Banquet Table Cover