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The party supplies I keep buying over and over again
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Hi Reader - I bought two metallic curtain streamers for my daughters' Dolly Parton/Weather party (you had to be there) — two different colors, two different brands. One came out of the package completely falling apart. I had to scramble to make it look decent, and it was not my finest party planning moment. That's the thing about party supplies — you really don't know what you're getting until you're standing there the day before the party, hoping for the best. I started working on a party supplies guide for you back in December, and then December December-ed. But I finished it this weekend and I'm so glad I did, because at 70 recommendations, it's the most thorough party supply resource I've ever put together for you. These are the exact supplies I reach for again and again — the backdrop stand that actually stays put, the serving pieces that work for any theme, the tools that make decorating simpler instead of harder. I've organized everything by category so you can jump straight to what you need and bookmark it for your next party. One quick heads up: most links are affiliate links for Bashify and Amazon, which means I earn a small commission if you purchase, at no extra cost to you. Browse all 70 recommendations → Take care- Jennifer // The Party Teacher https://thepartyteacher.com/ 
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If you want to throw a party your child declares “the best ever,” but you’re short on time and energy, I’ll help you plan a DIY party that looks like a professional planned it. You don’t have to give half your budget to an event planner, and you don’t have to go it alone.
Hi Reader - One of my twins was so into purple it was basically her whole personality. Head-to-toe purple outfits. A beloved purple blanket she'd named, simply, "Purple." If she hadn't been a twin sharing a birthday party, I would have thrown her the most joyful purple party you've ever seen — purple paper chain decorations, purple crafts, and one perfect party favor: a copy of Harold and the Purple Crayon. I never threw that party (twins complicate things), but I always knew exactly what...
Hi Reader - Easter is just around the corner, and if you're anything like me, you're ready for warmer weather, cute dresses, and an excuse to bring out all the pastel décor. I pulled together my favorite Easter ideas from the blog — tablescapes, treats, and one budget-friendly decorating trick I'm really excited about. Easter tables & centerpieces: Green & white Easter tablescape — fresh, modern, and not overly pastel if that's more your style Green & white ombre floral centerpieces — These...
Hi Reader - There's a pattern I've noticed after years of teaching party planning — and after making plenty of my own party planning mistakes along the way. Most parents start planning a party the same way: they open Pinterest (or Instagram or TikTok), fall into a scroll spiral, save a hundred ideas that don't quite go together, and then feel completely stuck. Sound familiar? The good news is that this is 100% fixable — and it doesn't require more inspiration. It requires a simple framework...