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08/08/2012

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28/02/2012

IHOP National Pancake Day - February 28, 2012 - Pancake Day Details

It's National Pancake Day, enjoy a free short stack today at IHOP. The link attached to this post has additional details.

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised nearly $8 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. On February 28, 2012, guests from around the country are invited to celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP and enjoy a free short stack of But...

28/02/2012

February 28, 2012 is National Tooth Fairy Day. For hundreds of years, mystical legends, stories, and traditions have been shared about the loss of baby teeth. In some cultures, children's teeth were buried in order to hide them from witches and evil spirits who would use the tooth's powers for voodoo. The Vikings believed that children's teeth had a magical power in them that would help them fight in battle. They would even pay their children for their lost baby teeth so that they could be used to string onto battle necklaces and other jewelry.

Over time, people began to share stories about a Tooth Mouse who would scamper around town and steal children's teeth in the middle of the night. This story of the mouse soon transformed into the story of the Tooth Fairy, who would leave treasures under the children's pillows in exchange for their lost teeth.

The traditions and legend of the Tooth Fairy are still practiced today all around the world. It is considered a useful practice by many parents because it gives their children something to look forward to when they lose their teeth. And so year after year, baby teeth are placed under children's pillows at night in hopes of waking up to a wonderful surprise from none other than the Tooth Fairy!

This information is courtesy of PunchBowl.com.

21/02/2012

Today is Fat Tuesday! Many historians believe that the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holiday's future epicenter: New Orleans. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras. In the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began marking the holiday with street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. When the Spanish took control of New Orleans, however, they abolished these rowdy rituals, and the bans remained in force until Louisiana became a U.S. state in 1812.

On Mardi Gras in 1827, a group of students donned colorful costumes and danced through the streets of New Orleans, emulating the revelry they'd observed while visiting Paris. Ten years later, the first recorded New Orleans Mardi Gras parade took place, a tradition that continues to this day. In 1857, a secret society of New Orleans businessmen called the Mistick Krewe of Comus organized a torch-lit Mardi Gras procession with marching bands and rolling floats, setting the tone for future public celebrations in the city. Since then, krewes have remained a fixture of the Carnival scene throughout Louisiana. Other lasting customs include throwing beads and other trinkets, wearing masks, decorating floats and eating King Cake.

Louisiana is the only state in which Mardi Gras is a legal holiday. However, elaborate carnival festivities draw crowds in other parts of the United States during the Mardi Gras season as well, including Alabama and Mississippi. Each region has its own events and traditions.

14/02/2012

Happy Valentine's Day!

Virtually everyone knows the trappings of Valentine's Day. There are cards, candies, flowers and other thoughtful gifts which are waiting to be purchased. Lovers exchange them, enjoy a nice dinner, spend time together and in some cases there may even be a marriage proposal. The origin of Valentine's Day, on the other hand, is a lot more mysterious, and not even scholars can agree completely on the actual reason for the celebration of love and lovers.

Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for Her Valentine's Day Facts:
History
There is little actual history that ties today's celebration of love on February 14 to an actual man entitled Valentine. Various legends and traditions make up for this lack of fact, and the resulting history of Valentine's Day is a mix of fact, conjecture and folklore.

Theories/Speculation
One of the theories that the majority of experts agree on, deals with a Christian priest named Valentine who lived in third century Rome under the reign of Emperor Claudius II. The emperor forbade marriage for young men old enough to enter the military, and it was priest Valentine who disregarded the order and secretly married young soldiers to their sweethearts. Claudius learned of the secret weddings and jailed--and later executed--Valentine, making him a Christian martyr.

Misconceptions
It is a common misconception that there is only one Saint Valentine after whom the day may have been named. At least two different Christian martyrs named Valentine were persecuted for their faith and executed in the same general time frame. One is named Valentine of Rome and the other Valentine of Terni.

Significance
The origin of Valentine's Day is of significant importance in Christian church history, as it provides another example of how a Christian feast day is combined with a Pagan holy day. In this case it is the feast day of Saint Valentine that was combined with the Roman celebration of the Lupercalia, the annual remembrance of Romulus and Remus, as well as the Juno Februa, a rite of fertility and purification.

Geography
Valentine's Day originated in the geographic regions of Europe, and it appears that Great Britain in particular was fertile ground for the earliest observances of card giving. The earliest card that survived was dated, and it is believed to have been written in 1415 by the Duke of Orleans and addressed to his wife. In America, the preprinted Valentine's Day card became popular in 1847, when it first appeared in a stationery store.

Effects
The origins of Valentine's Day and the subsequent gain in the popularity of the observance had huge effects on a variety of business ventures. Industry insiders released numbers that suggest annually there are about 1 billion cards that change hands in honor of the Valentine's Day holiday.

31/01/2012

Make sure that the DJ hired for your event has the appropriate license to play music, show video, etc... Here is a recent article where Newt Gingrich is being sued during his Presidential run over the "Rocky III" theme song. http://news.yahoo.com/gingrich-sued-over-rocky-iii-theme-song-022123038.html

18/01/2012

The hmuan mnid is amazanig! Rseearch sohws taht it deosn't mttaer waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod aeappr, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid does not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a whohe. Amaznig, huh?

04/01/2012

If you are looking to light up your event, check out the products at LiteRave.com. Wireless LED lighting is the "in thing." Don't get left behind with all those extension cords...

25/12/2011

Your Party Planner wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

24/12/2011

Mondoro Asti

If you are a Moscato fan, you are sure to love the Mondoro Asti! It's our new personal favorite for celebrations!

24/12/2011

Have you even wondered what is the difference between a vendor and an exhibitor? A vendor is a company involved in experiential learning that offers services to our community and has equipment, toys, materials, books and such to sell. An exhibitor is a company, facility, organization that market their services or showcase their programs to attendees. An exhibitor shows but does not sell.

16/12/2011

The "Cranberry Candle Martini" will definitely brighten up your Holiday event! Fill 4-6 martini glasses or wine goblets 2/3 full with fresh cranberries. Nestle a votive candle on top of the cranberries. Add a few blossoms or sprigs of greenery.

Be careful to keep lit flames from directly touching the cranberries; the heat of the flame could cause the berries to burst. Do not leave lit candles unattended. Discard berries when they become soft, which can range from a few days to about a week.

Ingredients:
4-6 clear martini glasses or wine goblets
1 12-oz. bag Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries
4-6 votive candles*
Greenery or flowers, if desired

Be careful to keep lit flames from directly touching the cranberries; the heat of the flame could cause the berries to burst. Do not leave lit candles unattended. Discard berries when they become soft, which can range from a few days to about a week.

A variation for this arrangement to use taper candles, start with empty glasses. Use candle putty to secure candle to the bottom of the glass (glasses with a flat bottom work best). Add fresh cranberries around the sides of the candle, filling 2/3 full.

The picture is shown without water, but you may add water or possibly rim the edge of the glass with green or white sugar to imitate a true martini.

15/12/2011

Today is National Cupcake Day! What's your favorite bakery?

15/12/2011

Did you know... In the United States, mobile DJ's aren't required to obtain licenses from ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. These organizations instead license the venues where we play (hotels, bars, restaurants, etc.) Mobile DJ's are not required to obtain licenses to play prerecorded music at private events, such as weddings or private (not-for-profit) parties.

01/12/2011

We attended an awesome luncheon presented by Cvent at Fogo de Chão. If you are an event planner, I strongly encourage you view their website to learn more about the services available. I have used their supplier network to locate a venue in a city I was not familiar with. I secured a venue using their services at no cost to my company or my client!

24/11/2011

Tablecloths, Chair Covers, Napkins, Overlays, Runners - LinenTablecloth

Shop Linen Table Cloth's Black Friday sale! They have high quality merchandise with low costs. We have purchased several chair covers and other items and the quality for the price is unbelievable! You won't be disappointed!

Buy tablecloths, chair covers, overlays, and many other table linens. Affordable elegance for weddings, home and events. Shop now and save.

24/11/2011

Personalize your wine gifts and make a lasting impression! Special occasions and social gatherings call for a very special wine at a wonderful price. Our Talmage Cellars personalized wines exceed all expectations on both counts. Some of our finest exclusive wines are reserved for bottling under this special label, just waiting for you to personalize to make your own individual statement of good taste. Whatever occasion, our Talmage Cellars personalized wines offer you the opportunity to express your good taste in a highly personal and stylish way. Order yours today at www.WineShopWithMe.com.

13/11/2011

Decorating a wedding or other elegant event on a tight budget? You can use candle centerpieces, such as floating candles in a glass bowl or candelabras and several tea light candles. Some brides even have mini versions of their wedding cake as the centerpiece. Several small candles work well with the small cakes, too!

12/11/2011

Looking for a festive way to brighten your Holiday decor? Try this Cranberry Candle Float. Fill 1 clear punch bowl or other wide-mouthed, low bowl 3/4 full with water. Add 2-3 12-oz. bags Ocean Spray® Fresh Cranberries (depending on size of bowl) and 3-4 floating candles. Arrange candles so they are evenly spaced amidst the berries. Add a spectacular bloom (cut the stem to 1-inch). Light the candles!

Replace berries when they become soft, which can range from a few days to about a week.

Caution: DO NOT LEAVE LIT CANDLES UNATTENDED.

09/11/2011

Lalan Wilfong, MD, a specialist in medical oncology and hematology with Texas Oncology – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, will provide an update on treatments for pancreatic cancer. Join us for this informative presentation and bring your questions for Dr. Wilfong. RSVP 214-219-8877.

29/10/2011

You are invited to attend the "Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Genetics" lecture on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m. at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas presented by Becky Althaus, APRN, PhD, Certified Genetics Counselor and Sharon Hillgartner, APRN, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

14/10/2011

Your business, no matter how small or large, could use QR codes in a number of ways. You might auto generate one next to every product on your web site containing all the product details, the number to call and the URL link to the page so they can show their friends on their cell phone. You could add one to your business card containing your contact details so its easy for someone to add you to their contacts on their cell phone.

Add them to any print advertising, flyers, posters, invites, TV ads etc containing: Product details, Contact details, Offer details, Event details
Competition details, A coupon, Twitter and/or Facebook,

12/10/2011

It’s National Gumbo Day! Gumbo is a tasty stew-like dish that originated in Louisiana. The name comes from an African word for okra, which is the key ingredient used for thickening. Enjoy Louisiana's most famous dish served over brown or white rice, and celebrate National Gumbo Day!

10/09/2011

Print Noise

Do you need business cards, flyers, postcards, etc... printed? I invite you to review the print services available at Print Noise. They are located in Richardson, Texas. The quality of the quantity of a recent business card order is unbelievable. Try them today!

Need Flyers, Need Business cards, Poster

02/09/2011

We all know the goodie bag is a staple of children's parties everywhere, but did you know that they can be a fine treat for adults as well? Whether given to children or adults, to invited guests or the unexpected drop-in, well-planned goodie bags will make your party something to remember.

16/08/2011

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Go Pink

Idea of the day: Turn your back to school party PASSIONATELY PINK for the cure......

There are so many ways to go Passionately Pink for the Cure®! To find some fun ideas, choose the option below that describes how you might want to GO PINK.

15/08/2011

Bulk Candy Super Store! .... CandyWarehouse.com Online Candy Store

Looking to have a great "do it yourself" candy bar? The Candy Warehouse is your one-stop shop. Happy Shopping!

Home from CandyWarehouse.com, America's favorite online Bulk Candy Super Store! .

11/08/2011

Having a "Back To School" Party? Get with the times and consider Apple Cake Pops instead of a traditional sheet cake! We have a list of cake vendors that make wonderful cake pops in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

07/08/2011

Choosing Professional Vendors and a Responsible and Cooperative Bridal Party!

In a wedding party, the bride and the groom is definitely the center attraction. They are considered to be the stars of the occasion. But there are definitely a lot of important supporting roles to consider in making the wedding event a successful one. It is important therefore, for the people who will take part in this occasion to know the roles and responsibility that they are expected to fulfill.

First and foremost is the maid of honor and/or the matron of honor. This is an important role in the planning process. She takes a part in assisting the bride with many many details of the wedding and wedding events. Brides should choose this person carefully!

The Best Man has the task of giving moral support to the groom, assisting the groom with clothing, and witnessing the marriage certificate.

The remainder of the wedding party and vendors are also extremely important! It is therefore important for the couple to select the right people whom they know can be relied and trusted so that they will not encounter any major problems in the process of planning for their wedding day.

30/07/2011

A note of "THANKS."

24/07/2011

It's National Parent's Day! Parents' Day was established by President Clinton in 1994. According to the Congressional resolution, Clinton created this day for the purpose of "recognizing, uplifting and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children." Today, thank your parents for all of their unconditional love and support!

20/07/2011

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Dallas County Affiliate

The Komen-Dallas Race for the Cure is Saturday, October 15, 2011. Form your team today and start fundraising! Together we can find a cure.

Join me in the fight!

20/07/2011

Lighting should never be an after thought. It is the one element that will bring your event to life. Simple lighting table is a solution that not only gives great impact, but are also easy on the budget.

13/07/2011

Once you have the place, time, and theme, the framework for your party is in place. The type of party will dictate what you needed equipment, the season can inspire the menu, and the budget will factor into the type of entertainment you choose and if you use a caterer. Outside of that, be creative and tailor a party you would want to attend. We can help put together an event to be talked about for years to come!