Don’t deny it: One of the best parts of party planning is thinking about the food! Before you start scheduling food tastings, there’s a few things to think about when you’re serving dinner to a large group: What’s my budget? Break it down by how much you can afford per plate or person, since that’s how caterers will charge you….
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The holiday season is a great time to boost workplace morale and build rapport between new and established employees. Add these party games to your holiday celebrations to make them parties to remember: Ribbon Tangle Cut multiple lengths of ribbon 10 to 20 feet long, then attach a plastic spoon to one end. To the other end, attach a small…
Christmas & Holiday Party Tips
It’s time to tell everyone about your upcoming Christmas party! Don’t take the lazy route and send a text message or mass email. Keep things festive and personal by sending paper invitations in the mail. Here’s three quick possibilities: Send and Seal Invites [one_third][/one_third][one_third][/one_third][one_third_last][/one_third_last] Keep things simple and use a tri-fold invitation. These compact greetings come in several holiday designs,…
You’re not the only one in town planning an amazing Christmas party. It’s time to finalize your party venue location and put down a deposit before someone steals your favorite location. But before signing any contracts, use your savvy business skills to negotiate the best deal possible. Here’s a few questions to ask the venue’s event coordinator: Are appetizers for…
While there are many ways to set a table for Thanksgiving, we believe there should be a nice balance between elegantly formal and excessive utensils. Below is a Thanksgiving table setting graphic to help guide you this Thanksgiving: How to Set a Table for Thanksgiving: As you can see in the above graphic, you’ll need a few things for a…
You have a budget in place. Your dream of having an amazing Christmas party is real. Now you need to find a place to host the event. Think through your list of friends and colleagues. Do any of them have connections at a local venue? Is there a location in your city that makes you smile each time you visit?…
Before ordering invitations and polishing your best flatware, set a budget for your Christmas party to make it a success within your means. It’s easiest to think of the key expenses in terms of before, during and after the party. Before the Party Creative invitations House cleaning service or book a venue Holiday decor, centerpieces and favors During the Party…
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Enter to win $100 worth of PaperDirect products for your upcoming Christmas party, business communication needs or other holiday promotions! To enter, simply participate in this contest here: a Rafflecopter giveaway Some of these amazing things you can win include: Christmas Cards Perfect for businesses or families sending out a lot of Christmas cards. Christmas Programs Have a memorable church…
Whether your idea of an office party is hosting your company’s version of Michael Scott’s Dundies or simply relaxing with a can of beer and a slice of pizza, you’ll want to make a point of acquiring all the necessary supplies ahead of time. No, you do not need an entire party planning committee to complete the job, but the…
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Everyone starts dreaming about the 4th of July weekend as soon as it’s warm enough to leave the jackets at home. Make this year a special celebration to remember with a personalized party from 4th of July paper supplies and these great ideas! Plan Ahead, Way Ahead Don’t miss the fireworks while stressing over the food and activities; plan menus and games…
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As cherry blossoms fall and temperatures soar, it’s time to break out the grill. Bring people to your door this summer with an assortment of summer BBQ invitations from PaperDirect. You can print them out from the comfort of your office on quality designer paper, or customize free downloadable templates and have PaperDirect do the rest. Here’s a taste of the hot-off-the-grill…
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As the weather warms up, it’s time to start thinking about enjoying it with a company picnic! Choose from a variety of invitations r create your own invites on festive border paper and get your employees, and perhaps their family members, together for a fun afternoon outdoors. Help keep the party enjoyable with these fun game ideas for company picnic…
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Serving in the military is one of life’s most honorable deeds, and feting returning soldiers is a cherished American tradition. Here are five patriotic party ideas to show love, respect and gratitude to your favorite vet with a “Welcome Home” bash. 1. Pay Tribute Create a display as a testament to your returning soldier, his/her unit and others with whom…
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This year’s high school seniors are getting ready to toss their caps in the air and face the future. Fete your favorite grad with one of these five festive ideas which will take your graduation party from average to unforgettable. Memory Lane Your grad has celebrated many amazing moments during the past 18 years. Acknowledgeevery accomplishment by compiling a collection…
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Sometimes, you need to a give a gift, but aren’t quite sure what to give. When a professional occasion calls for a gift, it’s hard to go wrong with personalized stationary. A personalized notepad or greeting card set is appropriate for the office and it shows the person you put some thought into it. Types of Stationery: Pick stationery so…
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So you want to host a golf tournament? Be warned – it takes a lot of planning. But if you do it the right way, golf tournaments can net you a lot of money – which is why they make such great fundraisers. But we repeat, it’s all about preparing for the tournament that dictates whether or not it will…
Deciding what to put on graduation announcements seems like a simple task, but being creative and elegant at the same time can be difficult. Here are simple tips for graduation announcements: 1. Basic Info You’ll want to include all the necessary information like place and time, but you still want it to be interesting. Some ideas: [FULL NAME]Is graduating with…
December brings more chaos than most people care to deal with, especially during a season when people are supposed to be spending time with family. Adding a company Christmas party in the midst of a chaotic December isn’t always welcome, which is why many companies are transitioning to celebrate after Christmas instead of before. This year, consider these after Christmas…
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An office-wide Secret Santa or gift exchange brings the joy of the holidays to your business. But, figuring out what gift to give can be tricky for employees, especially if they pick the name of someone from another department or someone they don’t know well. Help your employees find the perfect present with these gift ideas for office Secret Santa….
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Spice up any office Christmas party with a white elephant gift exchange where each employee brings a creative or funny gift to play a ridiculous swapping and stealing game. The success of the event depends largely on whether people manage to find the balance of gifts that are funny, yet still appropriate for the setting. Try some of these funny…