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Getting the Graduation Party Invitations Ready!

May 19, 2023 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Grad Party Invitations

It is so hard for me to believe that my oldest is graduating high school this year. In only a few weeks I will be watching her walk across the graduation stage and probably shedding a tear or so as well.

As we prepare for the graduation ceremony, we also are preparing for her graduation party too. She has been very involved in the planning, and she has some great ideas about the look and feel that she wants this also came down to the type of graduation card that she wanted too.

We looked online for a while looking for a site that offered us a ton of grad cards that would help us get the word out about her graduation party. Basic Invite is a site that I came across that was simply amazing. Not only did it have a ton of graduation party invitations 2023, but it also had cards for other life events as well. For me, looking for items for graduation, I was also happy to see that they offered thank you cards, announcements, and more.

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design, you can change the color of each element on the card. With over 180 colors, you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it. This sets this company apart from what I have seen in other online stationery companies.

Grad Party Invitations

Beyond all of the colors you can choose from, Basic Invite also offers you something I have not seen elsewhere: you can order a printed sample of your invitation before you place your final order. This allows you to check out the paper quality and how it will print in real life before you buy a ton to send out to all of your friends!

On top of all of the options you have in customizing the items, you can also customize the envelopes that they come with. Basic Invite has over 40 different envelope colors to choose from. With so many options, you can easily make your envelope match the invitation. Also, all of Basic Invite’s envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be closed quickly and securely.

Finally, Basic Invite offers an address-capturing service that allows you the ability to share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media to request your friends and family’s addresses. The addresses are then stored in your account and can be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders.

Best of all, right now, Basic Invite is offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51

 

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Filed Under: fatherhood Tagged With: Celebration, dad, dads, father, fatherhood, grad invitations, graduation, invitations, party, party invitations

How To Throw The Best Parties Every Time

April 26, 2023 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Have you ever hosted a party that didn’t turn out as well as expected? Sometimes, even after putting in your best effort, you may discover that some things could have been better. If you often find yourself getting stuck in the planning process, it’s possible that you simply need a bit of help and guidance when it comes to throwing the ultimate party or gathering with friends. Today we have decided to put together a few handy tips that you can use to get better at planning amazing parties and save yourself some time and trouble. Before you know it, you will become everyone’s favorite host.

Set A Clear Intention From The Start

One of the most important things you will need to know about planning the best parties is setting clear intentions from the beginning. It’s best to decide what you want your party to look like and the vibe you are trying to create. For example, think about whether you would like to organize a simple party with some of your closest friends or if you are more interested in inviting more people so that you can throw a bigger celebration. Also, if you are planning a birthday party or a graduation celebration, there will be other details to consider making the most of a special occasion.

Perfect Your Invitations

Your invitations will have an impact on your guests, so it’s essential to focus on making them as enticing as possible. For example, if you want to create stunning online invitations, check out Greenvelope, where you can find one-of-a-kind designs with RSVP tracking. Greenvelope makes it easy to customize your invitations and send them to your friends and family. This way, you can browse through a variety of handpicked stationery designs from talented artists, illustrators, and calligraphers around the globe. Also, you can take advantage of a number of amazing features, such as messaging, address validation, auto-reminders, and daily updates.

Invite A Diverse Group Of Friends

It’s likely that people would like to make new friends and have a great time. Therefore, it can be a good idea to invite a diverse group of friends who don’t know each other well. You don’t need to invite everyone you know to be able to throw an amazing party. In fact, it’s often better to invite a specific number of people from a variety of backgrounds, which will make the night even more interesting and exciting for everyone involved. Consider your guests’ personalities and tastes and figure out how you can encourage them to engage in fun conversations. For example, it may be a good idea to think about a few conversation starters or games.

Provide Amazing Food

Nothing will make your guests feel more comfortable than getting to try some great food and drinks at your party. This is why it’s advisable to offer food options that everyone will enjoy. You don’t need to come up with an elaborate menu to impress your friends and family.

There are lots of options to consider, such as:

  • pizza rolls
  • potato wedges
  • sausage rolls
  • meatballs
  • chicken wings

Also, don’t forget to include a mix of cocktails and other drinks that guests can choose from throughout the night.

Choose The Right Music

Be sure to work on creating an amazing playlist that everyone will enjoy, so you may need to combine a few different genres. Your playlist should last a few hours, and all the tunes should be chosen carefully so that they can help you keep the party going. It might be a fun idea to ask your guests to send some of their favorite songs to make sure everyone will be satisfied with the final selection.

Plan Fun Activities And Games

Make sure you plan some fun activities and games for your friends, as this will make time fly and help you turn your party into a success. Keeping everyone entertained might seem like a difficult task, especially if there are kids there too. However, there are some great games that you can include. For example, you can try charades, murder mystery games, two truths and a lie, cards against humanity, or many others. Just like your playlist, you may want to ask everyone to share their top picks so that you can get some inspiration and come up with things that everyone wants to do.

Think About The Details

There are a few important details that you shouldn’t overlook, as they can help make every party you throw unforgettable. For example, you may want to think about how you can add a personal touch by choosing special décor or giving out goodie bags as your guests arrive. You can also place personalized cards next to each guest’s seat with a message written for them. As a result, they will appreciate your effort, making them feel more comfortable at the party and more likely to have a good time.

Filed Under: Entertainment, fatherhood Tagged With: entertainment, parties, party

How to Embrace Your Inner Harry Potter Fan

August 14, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

If you have got a Harry Potter superfan hidden away inside of you, then sometimes you have got to let it out. There is only so long you can keep it bottled up, so embrace your inner Harry Potter fan with some of these great options.

There are so many things you can do related to Harry Potter, so get out there and enjoy being a fan!

 

A Movie Marathon

What better way to embrace your inner Harry Potter fan than with a movie marathon? Track Harry’s progress from a young boy coming to terms with being a wizard all the way through to his final quests and refresh your memory of the entire saga.

To get through all eight movies, you are looking at just under 20hrs in front of the big screen, so it might be best to pace yourself over a couple of days!

 

Take a Tour

As you would expect with one of the most successful movie franchises in history, there is plenty of attraction that can give you the authentic Harry Potter experience.

From the Warner Bros. Studio in London to the Jacobite steam train in the Highlands of Scotland and Harry Potter world Orlando there are so many ways to lose yourself in the world of Harry and his friends.

With so much choice, the main difficulty is figuring out which one you are going to visit first!

 

Make Some Butter Beer

You might not be lucky enough to have “The Three Broomsticks” pub just down the road, but that does not mean you cannot try your own butterbeer. There are a few different recipes you can try, and while they do taste delicious, most of the fun is in making it yourself!

Make sure you get a nice frothy head, though, as you would not want to miss out on that classic butterbeer mustache!

 

Visit Platform 9 ¾

One of every Harry Potter fan’s first memories is Harry, Ron, and Hermione taking the trip to Platform 9 ¾ to get to Hogwarts, and if you happen to be in London, you can do the same.

Stop in at King’s Cross Station, and you can get your picture taken with the famous trolley! Of course, Platform 9 ¾ is not the only Harry Potter scenery in London, so you can combine it as part of a fantastic trip.

It is one of the most iconic parts of Harry Potter, so it is well worth checking this hidden gem out.

 

Harry Potter Themed Party

You are not the only Harry Potter fan out there, so why not let your friends embrace their inner Harry Potter as well by hosting a themed party? The great thing about Harry Potter themed parties is there are so many costume options to choose from.

Whether you want to go for the simple Hogwarts look or mix things up as a pupil of the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic or Durmstrang Institute for Magical Learning, the choice is up to you!

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: entertainment, father, fatherhood, Harry Potter, party

Three ways to throw the best birthday party ever

August 10, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Parents come under a lot of pressure when it comes to hosting a birthday party for their children. No matter their age, the supposition is that you have to spend a fortune, hire expensive entertainment, and send the guests away with party bags stuffed with costly toys. This doesn’t have to be the case, and with the right planning, your child’s birthday could very easily become the most talked about event on the school playground. You don’t have to spend a fortune either. If you’re panicking about what to do for your child’s birthday party, here are the three main things to do that will ensure it becomes the event of the year.

Talk to your child

You should always discuss the party with the birthday girl or boy. After all, it’s their party! Having a chat with them about what they want and what they can have is a good way to establish boundaries and find out what they don’t want. If they’re hoping Harry Potter and the gang will show up, or a superhero will land mid-party game, they’re going to be disappointed. Instead, choose a theme between you, so that the party reflects their hobbies and interests. There are a wide range of decorations that you can get for both girls and boys party themes from Discount Party Supplies, and whether it’s space travel or their favorite TV show, having a central theme will make the event feel much more personal to them.

Get the right entertainment

You don’t need to hire magicians or clowns these days. Not only are they expensive, but there are also a lot more ways to keep the partygoers amused. One of the most special things that you as a parent can do is become an entertainer yourself! That doesn’t mean quitting work and setting up a new career as a balloon animal maker. Instead, set aside an hour each day in the run-up to the party and learn a few child-friendly magic tricks. Nothing will surprise and delight your child more than seeing dad pulling flowers from hats or making mom disappear (temporarily, of course). If that’s too intimidating, then rent or buy a karaoke kit, and let the children entertain themselves!

Deciding on the venue

If you want to keep costs to an absolute minimum, then hosting the party at home is always going to be the best option. However, if the budget allows for an alternate venue, then you have plenty of choices. You could hold the party at the local park (which will mean lots of space for running around and party games), and you can even decorate the park with balloons and streamers to make it feel extra special. It’s always worth doing some checking regarding prices for the local community center as well. These may be a lot cheaper than you think, and will also have facilities that can be used as well.

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to hosting a child’s birthday party. Just remember that it’s all about making sure that the children have the best time. Be prepared for emergencies, and remember to make life as easy for the other parents as well. That way, everyone at the event will have a good time, and will still be talking about it next year.

Filed Under: dads with daughters, fatherhood Tagged With: birthday party, dads with daughters, father, fatherhood, party

Organize The Coolest Frozen Themed Party Ever! #FrozenFever

March 18, 2015 by dadofdivas 2 Comments

Have you been tasked with preparing a children’s Frozen birthday party?

Finding the right theme, cake, and activities can be a challenge – they’re a pretty hard bunch to please.

If you’re struggling to come up with something, I’ve got you covered. Below is an infographic on how you can organize the coolest Frozen themed party going. The infographic covers everything from decorating your home to the food and drinks you need to make!

What’s more, The Vanilla Valley sells a range of products that’ll help you prepare the party!

Using their ready to roll baby blue icing, sugar pearls, and snowflake stencils you can create the perfect Frozen cake. Or, if you would prefer to make some cupcakes to keep the little one’s happy they have snowflake based baking cases, and snowflake plunger cutters.

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You could even arrange a fancy dress party. Check out all the Frozen themed outfits they offer here.

Filed Under: Entertainment, fatherhood, parenting Tagged With: entertainment, fatherhood, frozen, parenting, party

LTD Commodities ( @LTDCommodities) Gets You Ready To Party!

January 24, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

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With the big game coming up in a little more than a week, I know that I, for one, like to be completely prepared and decked out for the gathering that I usually have. So not only can I have some great food for all of my guests, I can also surprise them with a ton of great party favors to root on my favorite team too (as I am not always the best at this). LTD Commodities has even put together some great ideas that all of you can use in your own big game preparation.

Super Party Ideas for Football’s Big Game – http://www.ltdcommodities.com/jma/Super-Party-Ideas-For-Footballs-Big-Game

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Even beyond football though LTD Commodities has so many unique items that are constantly changing. Each time I go back to their website, I seem to find something new that is both fun and engaging. I loved being able t explore the site more deeply and find some very unique items that not only connected me with my favorite sports, but also gave me some great ideas for gifts for my wife for the future too!

So whether it is the BIG game, or you just have a unique gift to find, I highly recommend that you check out LTD Commodoties today, you will not be disappointed, I know I wasn’t.

Giveaway

How would you like to win this for yourself or for your family? All you need to do is fill out the below form to be entered.  The contest will run for one week and will end on January 31, 2015.

Winner must be a resident of the U.S or Canada.

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Winners are chosen at random, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

 

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