Decorate with Party Favors

Do you need a unique interior decorating idea?  Implement seasonal or holiday-themed party favors into your home's interior.  It's a great idea and won't cost a lot.  Decorators often say "It's the little things that count."  Augment holiday cheer and the look of your home with a number of birthday party favors.

Christmas

Traditionally, Christmas is associated with particular religious faiths, yet in modern times, a number of families have adopted the spirit of the holiday, ignoring religious affiliations, making the entire holiday season more fun for families and friends.  We have stuffed Santa’s, fake spray snow, blow-up candy canes, Christmas mugs, cookie-cutter sets, and a lot more. Our party supply store will help you rejoice throughout the festive winter holidays no matter what you celebrate.

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve will be here before you know it.  Do you like to host a bash and have all your friends together as you count down and ring in the New Year?  We have noisemakers, hats & tiaras, glow and light up items, champagne glasses, and more. Party favors such as glow necklaces will help you celebrate in style.  

Valentine's Day

Show your home some love next Valentine's Day, arranging a number of party favors throughout.  We have cuddly stuffed animals, food bowls, silk roses, dancing flowers, and a whole lot more.  We have all the resources you need; get creative and attentive to the smallest details.  For instance, couldn't you alternate that plain pen-and-pad set by the phone with a set devoted to a Valentine's Day theme?  Little implementations can make a big impression!

St. Patrick's Day

You don't need Irish origins to enjoy the fun of St. Patrick's Day.  We have a number of wearable decorations, including derby hats, visors, light-up buttons, green bandanas, and green bowties.  After you're done decorating yourself with Irish-themed birthday party favors, you'll be ready to decorate your home.  We offer great deals on banners, flags, centerpieces, party bowls, and more.  Do you need a creative task for the kids?  Have them help you decorate the house (just don’t give them access to green paint!)

Who would've thought? You don't need a birthday occasion to make use out of party favors!

Find Creative Indoor Activities at Your Party Supply Store

We had our first frost here at the corporate office. This is especially upsetting for your children who love to run around and play outside. Feeling crammed and eager to play outside, your children may turn to you and ask "What can I do inside?"

Like most parents, you may find it difficult to answer that question.  Of course, your kids could watch television, but you’d prefer your child to engage in a more productive activity. Drawing may come to mind, but eventually your children are sure to run out of ideas. Fortunately we have you covered. As your party supply store, we know how to make even the darkest days brighter.

Our party supply store has a variety of painting supplies, arts and crafts and other fun games for your child to enjoy. Hop online and purchase your indoor supplies today, so when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, you will be prepared.

Here is a list of creative ideas for a day of fun indoors:

1.   Paper Bag Puppets: Using a paper bag along with markers, stickers, wiggly eyes, sequins, feathers and ribbons, your child can make a variety of puppets and put on a show.

2.   Collage: Using old magazines, your child can cut out interesting words, names or letters and glue them on paper. Be sure to keep a trash can handy.

3.   Popsicle House: Using a box of Popsicles and glue, your child can create a Popsicle house and other objects such as a jewelry holder.

4.   Ceramics: Purchase different ceramics, such as animals or vases for your child to paint.

5.   Design a T-Shirt: Purchase a t-shirt of your child's favorite color and select words or a phrase to be ironed onto the shirt.

6.   Bake Cookies: What child doesn't have a sweet tooth? Help you child roll balls of dough and after the cookies are baked, your child can add decorative icing.

7.   Board Games: The list of board games is endless. Choose a family friendly game and enjoy an afternoon full of fun.

8.   Card Games: You can play an easy game of war or play Rummy.  

9.   Magic Show: Purchase a magic show kit for your child and let your child practice their skills and put on a show.

10. What's Missing? Take an object out of the room and have your child try to guess what object is missing.

Of All The Halloween Party Supplies, A Costume Is The Most Important

Every child loves Halloween. With houses filled with spooky decorations and free candy received just for knocking on a door, what child wouldn’t? Of course, above all things, one question weighs on a child’s mind as soon as the weather grows colder, “What will I be for Halloween this year?”

While you pick up Halloween party supplies at the store, bring along your little bundle of joy and watch as their eyes light up at all the beauty of Halloween costumes. The only problem is getting a child to agree upon a single costume.

To speed up the Halloween costume shopping process, here are factors to take into consideration:

Theme: Ask your child if he or she has a certain theme in mind. Does your child want to dress scary or funny? What about dressing up as a cartoon character as opposed to a real life person, or dressing as an animal or an object? Also, ask your friends, family and neighbors what their kids are choosing to be this Halloween. It will help you make suggestions to your kids.

Comfort: Just like shopping for school clothes, you want to make sure your child fits in their costume. Also, comfort is important. Costumes aren’t always cheap, so you don’t want your child taking off their costume, because it’s itchy or too tight. In addition, any accessories, such as wigs, earrings or fangs may become a nuisance. Make sure they are comfortable to wear. Finally, make sure the costume is warm enough for a cold October night.

Budget: Your child may find a costume he or she likes, but it may be outrageously expensive. If this is the case, consider purchasing one piece of a costume and then designing the rest yourself. it can even be a fun project a parent and child can work on together.

Shop Early: You should begin your costume search ahead of time, in order to take advantage of the newest and coolest costumes available. Also, certain sizes may be out of stock if you wait too long and you want to make sure you have the proper accessories to match.  We provide Halloween party supplies early, so start your Halloween shopping today and avoid the headaches of last minute shopping.r child may find a costume he or she likes, but it may be outrageously expensive. If this is the case, consider purchasing one piece of a costume and then designing the rest yourself. It can even be a fun project a parent and child work on together. 

A True Luau Deserves The Right Luau Party Supplies

The fall season is quickly approaching, giving reason to keep our thoughts in the sun.  Throwing a luau is one way to keep warmer sentiments abound.  Do you really need a reason to throw a party?  If so, then the approach of shorter days and lower temperatures is as good a reason as any.  Ask your sunny-minded friends over for a Hawaiian-themed party but don't forget to order your luau party supplies first!  Lucky for you, we have a large assortment of party supplies suitable for any party - but luaus are one of our specialties!

Skirts

It wouldn't be a true luau without these luau party supplies.  We offer an array of skirt and hula boy/girl costume options.  We have children's hula skirts, adult sea-shell bras, hula arm bands, and more.  It's one thing to have a party, but what better way to have more fun than to offer hula costume accessories to party goers!  We're glad we can help in making your luau more fun and authentic!

Lighting

You must set the right mood via a number of lighting purchases.  Our luau party supplies include hanging lanterns, centerpieces, and faux-flame lights.  It would be best to host your luau outdoors, emulating the settings found on the Big Island, yet if colder climates push the party indoors, you could "set the mood" using a number of lighting and décor options.

Leis

We have a number of leis included amongst our luau party supplies.  It wouldn't be Hawaiian if the party didn't include leis!  Those arriving in Hawaii are greeted by hula girls and boys, offering a smile and leis.  Emulate the warm reception found in Hawaii.  Give each partygoer a Hawaiian necklace upon their arrival to the luau.

Drinkware

USToy.com has you covered down to the smallest details of the party.  We offer a number of cups and tableware selections as luau party supplies.  We have palm-tree straws, cocktail parasols, toucan straws, plastic coconut cups, and a lot more.

There are plenty of reasons to throw a Hawaiian-styled party, but now you know where to find great deals on luau party supplies!  Do you have an idea for another kind of party?  We're the party supply store to address those needs too!

Carnival Games Are A Great Way to Raise Money for Your Fundraiser

Now that the school year has begun, children everywhere are looking to join after-school activities. Getting involved in after-school activities is a great way for your child to learn about teamwork and make friends in the process. After-school activities have a history of enriching childhood education and showcasing hidden talents. Unfortunately, schools across the country are battling tight budgets and cutting the necessary funding for after-school activities. As much as you may want your child to remain active, without school funding, who's going to pay for the coach to direct the soccer team or the artist to teach your child how to paint?

More and more, parents are finding solutions to fundraising issues. For instance, by organizing a fundraiser, your child can remain involved in after-school activities. Planning a fundraiser doesn’t have to be difficult. Just follow these simple steps: First, determine how much money must be raised. Next, ask other parents and members of the local community if they'd like to participate. When it comes to fundraising events, you have options. But, since the fundraiser supports after-school activities for children, why not make the fundraiser fun? A carnival fits the occasion perfectly. 

Before you can create posters, hand out flyers and focus on garnering interest, you need to set up your day of events. Fortunately, we provided a list of carnival games that are sure to please guests. Since each game gives players a chance to win, be sure to have enough prizes.

1. Balloon Darts: Blow up twenty balloons about the size of a softball. Use thumb tacks to pin the tail of the balloon to a wall. Using darts, each plays gets three chances to pop a balloon with a dart.

2. Ring Toss: Line up two to four dozen classic Coke bottles on a table. Each player is given five carnival rings to throw and ring around a bottle.

3. Bean Bag Toss: Using a large piece of wood, cut out five holes. Place the board on an angle, leaning slightly backwards. Each player is given three bean bags to toss into the holes.

4. Duck Pond: Fill a small pool with water. Using ten to fifteen rubber ducks, place a number on each duck. Children pick a duck out of the pond and each number wins a different prize.

5. Can Knockdown: Stack six cans in a pyramid. Each player is given three balls to throw at the cans and knock them down. A popular version is the milk bottle toss.

With all of these great games, you will need to find supplies on a budget. Look around our website and find all the materials you need for your carnival games to run perfectly.

Fun Party Game Ideas For Your Child's Next Birthday

Year after year you throw a birthday party for your child and come to realize that the planning and organization process becomes easier. You eventually put down the pen and paper and remember the to-do list in your mind. You have to fill out and send invitations, buy or make a cake, decorate your home and purchase birthday party supplies. But, figuring out what games to play is a challenging question you have to answer each year.    We provided a list of fun and creative games for your child's next birthday party. These games are easy to set up, simple to play and they won't leave a mess.  

Although traditional games, such as pin the tail on the donkey and musical chairs are popular, you want to spice up the games this year, in addition to being recognized as the parent who threw the "cool" party.

1. Scavenger Hunt: Divide the children into teams and give each team a list of items they have to find. The first team to come back with all of the items wins a prize.
2. Musical box:  Similar to musical chairs, children sit in a circle and pass around a wrapped gift while the music plays. When the music stops, the child holding the gift unwraps a layer of wrapping paper. Children keep playing until there's no more wrapping paper. Whoever receives the unwrapped box keeps the gift inside.
3. Wrap a Mummy: Split the children into teams and give each team a roll of toilet paper. The team that can wrap each member in toilet paper the fastest wins.
4. Who am I?: Place a picture or the name of someone, such as a cartoon character or celebrity, on the back of each child. The children have to find out who is on the picture by asking other children around them questions. But, these can only be "yes" or "no" questions.
5. Egg Race: Each child lines up holding an egg on a spoon. They have to race to the other side without dropping the egg. To keep the race clean, use hard boiled eggs.
6. Sack Race: Give each child a sack to stand in. Holding the sack with both hands, children have to race to the other side.
7. Balloon Stomp: Tie one balloon to the ankle of each child. Children then have to stomp on other balloons, but also be careful no one steps on theirs. The last child with a balloon on his or her leg wins.
8. Water Balloon Toss: Pairing up in teams, two children stand across from each other, tossing a water balloon to each other, without dropping it. Every so often, the children have to extend the distance between each other and continuing throwing the balloon. The last team left with a balloon wins.
9.  Obstacle Course: You can set up an obstacle course with ropes, swings, slides and tubes for children to compete in teams.
10. What's in the Bag?: Take the first letter of each child's name and place an object in the bag that begins with that child's name. For example, "A" for Ashley, and place an apple in the bag. Without looking,  but allowed to feel the bag, children have to guess what's in the bag.