The Birthday Cake and All The Other Things Needed to Throw A Memorable Birthday Party
There are plenty of details to account for when planning a birthday and getting your birthday party supplies ready to go. This birthday party shopping list will help you keep track of the many details you will wade through on the way to throwing a memorable birthday party.
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While “at home” and “backyard” birthday parties will always be popular, here are a few additional options to consider. While some of the venues have rental or admission fees, many are available at no charge. Tie your birthday party theme to the location, be adventurous, and most of all… have fun!
Include a Pinata at Your Birthday Party, Anywhere
Join the Fort Wayne Mad Ants Kids Club
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants and ShindigZ will have free birthday parties for kids this season.
Thanks to ShindigZ, all participants will receive FREE tickets to a Mad Ants basketball home game, name recognition on the giant video board, participation in a high five tunnel, and a spot on the court for the ShindigZ Fourth Quarter Dance Party. They will also get to meet a Mad Ants player and have their picture taken with The Mad Ant and the Madame Ants dancers.
“ShindigZ’s mission is to ‘bring people together to make life more fun,’ and our new ShindigZ Birthday Spectacular is the perfect combination of great fun at a basketball game along with a very special and unique birthday celebration,” said ShindigZ President and CEO, Shep Moyle. “We look forward to being a part of many special celebrations and helping to create memories for kids throughout northeast Indiana with the Mad Ants.”
“We could not think of a better partner than ShindigZ to bring fun to the families of Fort Wayne. The Shindigz Birthday Spectacular allows the Mad Ants to not only make their family friendly product available to more kids in the area, but it also allows the team to provide an unforgettable birthday experience that the birthday boy or girl will not soon forget. We are incredibly thankful to ShindigZ for making this generous offer possible,” remarked Mad Ants President and General Manager Jeff Potter.
To add even more excitement to birthday parties, the team will offer additional options in their premium birthday packages, which include locker room tours, a special gift from the team, a pre-game clinic, and a chance to be the team’s honorary captain for the night (based upon availability).
Fans can call the Mad Ants office at 260-469-4667 to schedule a party.
Shep Moyle between two ShindigZ Standees from a recent triathalon.
As you know, birthdays in the Moyle household are always special affairs. The day always begins with a phone call from Grandpa Jack who will play us “happy birthday” on his trumpet at 6:30 am. Thankfully, he is quite talented and this can soften the blow of a blaring trumpet as a wake up call.
Dancing birthday cakes, happy birthday hats and the “I am special today” plate will also greet me each new birthday morning. This year, my lovely bride, Wendy, had taken several photos of me in my first sprint triathlon and in my training for the upcoming Chicago triathlon. She had taken the photos and had them transformed into life sized photo standees that greeted me in the family room as I headed out toward breakfast. The dogs were also taken aback as well and our puppy, Bella spent much of the morning barking at the “workout Shep” hanging out in the family room.
As a personal recipient of these items, I can attest to what a hit they are with friends and family. Even Madison’s teenage friends have commented on them, “Love the standups Mr. Moyle, you rock!” Unfortunately, I believe they may have also had great fun transporting “me” about and having me be a part of some unique photos for Facebook!
It was a great birthday—I am looking forward to my gift of basketball camp for old guys next year at Duke—and the photo standups are still hanging out with us as the kids do their homework. Just another way ShindigZ makes all your birthdays special and memorable.
All the best,
Shep
A Rock N’ Roll themed party is a great idea for grown ups and kids who love music or the 50s. This is also a great party theme for a 50th birthday party or a 50th wedding anniversary.
Once you’ve chosen this theme for your birthday bash, decide on a slogan to use in invitations and on personalized favors and custom banners. Here are some ideas:
• Rock Around the Clock for Gina’s Birthday!
• Sam’s Birthday Party will Really Rock!
• Rock On! Rick’s turning 50!
After selecting a slogan, create invitations to send out to your guests. The Rock N’ Roll Party Kit features a matching invitation card you can write your party details on and send in the mail to guests. Add some Rock N’ Roll confetti for extra style.
If you can hand deliver invitations, attach them to a small favor such as a pair of fifties greaser sunglasses. Encourage guests to wear the glasses to the party to really get them in the jivin’ mood.
Check out the rest of our Rock N’ Roll Party TipZ for more ideas!
Decorations for your Rock N’ Roll party should be fun and hip. These tips and party supplies will get your party rocking and rolling.
Start your decorating with the Rock N’ Roll Party Kit. The kit includes Rock N’ Roll tableware, 16 oz cups, thank you notes, black star confetti, cutlery, bright pink balloons, black balloons, black curling ribbon, and a bright pink plastic table cover. The Deluxe Kit also includes a 10” x 30” personalized banner, musical note mylar balloon, fuchsia streamers and black streamers. Coordinate all your decorations to the kit for a rockin’ look.
Welcome guests to your party with a Rockin’ Personalized Vinyl Banner. The banner is printed with your custom wording on heavy-duty, weather-resistant vinyl and is available in seven different sizes. You can use the banner indoors or out and it makes a great keepsake.
Create a fantastic backdrop with Fabulous Fifties Patterned Gossamer. Gossamer material is wonderful for making swags, drapes and curtains. Use it to make runners on your tables or chair bows. You can hang it in your doorway to make the entrances more festive. Check out our gossamer tips for lots more ideas.
Hang plastic record accents on your walls for a fantastic accent. The records can also be hung with curling ribbon from the ceiling.
Accent doorways with a Rock N’ Roll string decoration. The hanging records make a great entrance or addition to your decor elsewhere around the room.
Use balloon bunches to fill up your party space. Create balloon bunches of odd numbers (3, 5, 7…) using pink and black or rock n’ roll print balloons. Tie the balloons with curling ribbon to the back of chairs or balloon weights. Fifties float candles make awesome balloon weights. If you don’t have access to a helium tank, blow balloons up and scatter them around the room or hang them from the ceiling with various lengths of curling ribbon.
Table Decorations:
A well decorated table is a great way to bring your decorations all together. Decorate your tables with the Rock N’ Roll Party Kit for a cool look.
Start by covering tables with a bright pink tablecover or a Rock N’ Roll tablecover. Over the top, sprinkle Rock N’ Roll confetti and place a Rock N’ Roll Centerpiece in the middle.
Next, set each placesetting with Rock N’ Roll Tableware. Create cutlery bundles using Rock N’ Roll napkins or personalized napkins and curling ribbon.
Use party favors to decorate your table. Fifties Float Candles will look fabulous at each place setting and guests will love taking them home at the end of the party. Slip a pair of greaser sunglasses into each cutlery bundle for a rockin’ accent.
For more ideas check out all of our 50’s Party TipZ! Tell us about your 50’s themed event!
Party favors are a hip way to thank guests for attending your party. Favors for your Rock N’ Roll party can be music or 50s themed. We have plenty of fun party favors for your guests to enjoy!
For example, create a mixed CD for each guest to enjoy after the party.
The Flashback CD Holder can be personalized with your guest’s favorite photo from the party and holds 12 CDs. Plus, it has a fun 50’s print.
Fifties Float Candles are unique favors that make great table decorations or balloon weights during your party.
Other great favors include Fifties greaser sunglasses, beaded necklaces and personalized picture frames.
Check out the rest of our Rock N’ Roll TipZ for more ideas and tell us about your 50’s themed event!
