Are you guys ready for some party planning advice today? Well, when it comes to party planning I have one MAJOR rule that comes before everything else- you just HAVE to be organized! If I didn’t have my trusty organization devices & products I would be lost!
When it comes to organizing there is an awesome product, the Duo Binder. The Duo Binder combines a 3-ring binder and 7-pocket accordion filing system into one powerhouse of an organizer! With this baby you are able to manage all the paperwork that life throws at you. This binder is absolutely perfect for planning a party, wedding or other event! Keep ideas, swatches, contracts and lists neatly organized in one location! But it can organize much more than that, too!
Duo Binder is also the perfect organizational tool for:
• Couponing and meal planning
• Organizing school papers, artwork, homework assignments, permission slips, …
• Keeping track of household documents
• Wrangling financial documents and tax prep info
• Perfect for busy, multitasking moms!
Ready to start using a Duo Binder for yourself? Go HERE.
I love the accordion filing system. It holds so much and is so nice to have right there with me!
Sleek design that folds up so nicely. I love the easy elastic closing system, as well!
You can also see the Duo Binder in action by watching this video…
And you can’t forget the 3 ring binder!
Comes in a ton of colors, too! Sweet!
Have I made you want a Duo Binder? You can find them HERE!
This feature was sponsored by Inoventions(TM), a subsidiary of Noble(R) Corporate.
You want to plan the perfect party with as little stress as possible, right? In my segment on Studio 5 today I took viewers behind the scenes and shared my party planning timeline! And now, I’m sharing it with you! These key tips can be used for prepping any party!
Download the above party planning timeline pdf HERE.
One to two months before
Set the date, time and place of the party
Decide on a party theme or color scheme
Determine your budget and estimate the cost of your party
Start to brainstorm ideas
Start to purchase non-perishable supplies
Contact and hire outside party vendors if applicable (face painter, bounce house rental, princess, etc.)
One month before
Chose an invitation
Start on party decor (things that require assembly before hand, etc.)
Continue to purchase non-perishable party supplies needed
Order cake/desserts if applicable
Three weeks before
Mail or deliver invitations
Make sure you have all non-perishable items that you need for the party
Start on party favors
Continue to work on party decor, etc.
Two weeks before
Create a master grocery shopping list for all tangible items needed for the party
Prepare any food items/treats that can be frozen
Make sure you have enough seating/tables, etc.
One week before
Set up a“mock party”or sketch out your party set up so you can get a visual
Follow up with guests who have not sent an RSVP
Create a music playlist on iPod, etc.
Write names of guest on party favors
Two days before
Purchase groceries and perishable items on your list
Wash cake stands, glassware & serving pieces, etc.
Start putting up party decor
Day before
Iron table cloths or linens needed
Start setting up actual party
Set out cake stands, food trays, etc. in proper places
Morning of
Chill drinks
Finish setting everything up
Prepare your guest bathroom
Set out garbages, etc.
Two hours before
Finish all food preparation
One hour before
Put out all food/dessert
Turn on iPod playlist
Sit down and relax/rejuvenate before guests arrive!
And, as promised, download the free HAPPY BIRTHDAY MINI PENNANT BANNER HERE! Want your banner to say something besides ‘Happy Birthday’? Mini alphabet pennants also available HERE!
AND, download this MASTER PARTY TEMPLATE via Studio 5 HERE!
In honor of the GRAND OPENING of the shop, I’m going to be posting an exclusive Kara’s Party Ideas party {using products from the shop} every day this week!! Have you entered the $1000 GRAND PARTY PACKAGE GIVEAWAY yet? {This giveaway is HUGE. Everything you need to throw a fabulous party- a CANON CAMERA, $200 KPI shop credit, a $50 NORDSTROM gift card & a $50 VISA gift card! Be sure and ENTER HERE!}
So excited to finally share all the parties I’ve been planning lately!
I styled this BIRTHDAY PARADE PARTY as an introduction to Kara’s Party Ideas Shop! This party collection has got to be one of my most favorites to date. The second I saw these adorable party supplies I knew I just had to have them available for purchase. Are you in love with the artwork as much as I am?! This party just screams vintage, girly & dainty! Oh, I just love this party line so much. It could be used for so many occasions…a first birthday party, a girly tea party, a storybook party, a vintage toy party, etc!
I set up the party on a cream vintage hutch that I thought matched the party perfectly. The ric-rac banner hung behind the table and cute desserts and candy laid on top.
All the children playing on cute toys & hobby horses are just precious, don’t you think?
Instead of straws, I put yummy candy sticks inside each birthday parade paper cup as an extra treat for the little guests to eat as they sipped their punch…
There is a donkey cart/centerpiece in the collection that is to die for. I love how you can display anything you want inside!…
Oh, and the birthday parade invitations {that come in a set with thank you cards as well}… These darling invites definitely set the mood for the party… I want to mail one to myself just to open it and see how cute they are!
I absolutely love the color me in / dot to dot page included on the last fold of the invite! I could just eat it up…
I love the little girl playing the instrument and boy holding the happy birthday banner on the birthday parade paper plates…
How GREAT is this DISNEY’S IMAGINATION MOVERS BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Kristin-Ann Sylliboy! Every detail is amazing. Such a fun party theme that so many children would adore. If you’re planning an Imagination Movers party then search no further for ideas!
Kristin said- “For many years, I was a guest at children’s parties (as the Aunt, Godmother, Cousin, Friend), but when the time came for me to be ‘The Mommy’ I took full force of the word ‘Party Maven’. I stayed up late many nights, using that time to do my party research & crafts. I decided to go with Disney’s “Imagination Movers” theme. My daughter was so in love with the show! It has saved us on many long highway trips, sleepless nights & stressful air travelling. My husband has often said he would love to meet them & thank them in person. Unfortunately there isn’t a lot of “Imagination Mover” items out there. Thank goodness I went to their website & TADA! . My Idea Emergency was solved! The Party was a great success, thanks to a supportive & dedicated Dadda/Husband, an A+ of a sister and bountiful Nieces to come & help set up for the 50 plus invited guests. All the vendors were on board to help make the “Imagination Movers” theme a success.”
Credit & Vendors:
Photography – Portraits by Johanna
Water Bottle Labels – Bottle Your Brand
Cookies – Noelles Custom cookies
Cake – City Girl Cakes
Tutu & Shirt – Groovy Gurlz
Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Striped Paper Straws Rainbow Lanterns and Pom Poms Balloons Ribbon Clear Cellophane Bags Whirly pops Candy
Amazing Party Invitations – Tiny Prints!
Design Dazzle!
Paper Covered Clothes Pins Tutorial- Vintage Valentines Party
Beautiful Flowers for your Party/Event! Bunchesdirect.com!
FREE- Mini Cake Pennant Bunting for Thanksgiving, Fall & Birthday’s!
Gingerbread Themed Christmas Party – Free Printable Party Download
Fabric Pennant 1st Birthday Party!
iPad Mini Giveaway from OnlineLabels.com!
Hello Kitty Birthday Party- Kara’s Party Ideas Shop!
Sock Monkey Birthday Party – Kara’s Party Ideas Shop
Army Camouflage Themed Birthday Party- Kara’s Party Ideas Shop
Witches Ball Halloween Party! Kara’s Party Ideas Shop!
Pow Wow Party – Kara’s Party Ideas Book
Pappa’s Pizzeria Mustache Pizza Party
Just BEE-cause Tea Party
Volleyball Themed 13th Birthday Party