Mardi Gras is coming....It's time to party!

Jointed Mardi Gras Jester

It is time to get ready for Mardi Gras! Grab your beads, put on some green, gold, and purple, and head on down to New Orleans. (Even though Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world with different customs and traditions.) Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, and it is the day before Lent begins, which is also known as Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras will fall this year on March 8, and there are usually two whole weeks worth of parades leading up to this one day.

Do you know what the green, gold, and purple colors of Mardi Gras mean? Purple means justice. Green means faith. And gold means power.

You can’t celebrate Mardi Gras without a few party essentials. The first must have for Mardi Gras are beads, beads, beads. You’ll either need beads to wear or to throw. You may be thinking, “I wish I had a way to catch those beads properly.” Well, now you do with the Mardi Gras Bead Catcher. It has a plastic green stick with a purple net. Beads aren’t all that are thrown; little trinkets, toys, and small stuffed animals are also thrown too!

Another must have for Mardi Gras are masks. We have a variety of masks to choose from. You could choose a mask that is a little more sophisticated, like the Majestic Fanci-Feather Masks, Ultima Fanci-Feather Masks, Mardi Gras Fanci-Feather Masks, or the Classic Fanci-Feather Masks. Or if these aren’t your style then try the half masks.

If you're looking to dress up more like a royal King or Queen, try our King/Queen Robes. We even have a Child’s Red Robe too, so you can dress up your little one. Your royal costume would not be complete without a crown, take a look at all the Mardi Gras crowns we have to offer.

Or if you aren't feeling very royal; try bringing out your sassy side with our feather boas, or a pair of Fanci-Frames. Why not spice up that outfit with a hat too!

Regardless of how you bring in Mardi Gras this year, do so with a lot of energy and fun! Let your hair down and party! Happy Mardi Gras!

Roll Out the Red Carpet......

It’s time to roll out the Red Carpet; the Red Carpet Runner that is! The Red Carpet is perfect to decorate for any Awards Night, Hollywood party, or Old Hollywood party. But, don’t stop there! Why not use the Red Carpet Runner for a VIP party, or a Casino party. You could use the Red Carpet Runner to decorate for Prom Night or a school dance too. You can layout the Red Carpet Runner in just about any entryway. There are many possibilities with the Red Carpet Runner!

The Red Carpet Runner is made of a durable woven synthetic fabric similar to a poly-blend material. It is made to look like a real red carpet. However, it doesn’t have the fibers like a traditional carpet. The Red Carpet Runner would almost remind you of a felt material only thinner than felt. There is double sided tape on the underside of the Red Carpet Runner allowing you to adhere it to any surface. However, before applying it to any surface you’d want to test a small area first as the adhesive may leave a mark. All you need to do is remove the backing from the tape, and place the Red Carpet Runner on any flat surface.

Each Red Carpet Runner measures 24 inches wide by 15 feet in length. Perhaps you are looking for something a little longer or wider? Well, you could purchase more than one runner and extend the length, or you could purchase more than one runner and extend the width too. If you are looking for something smaller you can cut the Red Carpet Runner to make it fit for your specific needs.

If red isn’t your color we have a few other styles and colors of carpet runners too. We have the White Wedding Aisle Runner. This runner is white with a floral imprint. Or we have one of our newer runners, the Pink Carpet Runner, which can be used for a Princess party or Pink theme party relating to Breast Cancer Awareness. We can't forget the Super Bowl! It is fast approaching. We have a Sport Field Runner too, which would look great as a decoration for your big Super Bowl Party.

By choosing the Red Carpet Runner for your next party it will surely make your event a smash. And you really can’t beat the price either.

Happy Groundhog's Day!!



February is a rather gray, cloudy, cold, blustery month. Groundhog's Day all starts in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. All eyes are on Punxsutawney Phil to see if spring will come early this year; or if we will have to endure six more weeks of harsh, cold, blustery, winter conditions. This year Groundhog’s Day is February 2nd and it is celebrated within the United States and Canada.

Is there any better way to bring in Groundhog’s Day than to throw a party? Liven up the beginning of February with a Groundhog’s Day Party. PartyCheap.com has the right decorations to get you started for your Groundhog’s Day celebration.

Start your party off by decorating with the colors of reds and browns. Blow up red and brown latex balloons; and hold those balloons down with the Chocolate Brown Metallic Wrapped Balloon Weight or the Red Metallic Wrapped Balloon Weight. A bunch of balloons suspended from an balloon weight would make an ideal table centerpiece. Accent your tables with the Red Plastic Tablecovers or the Brown Plastic Tablecovers. Sprinkle a little confetti on your tables for that little extra sparkle.

Hang some Groundhog Day cutouts on the wall, doors, or from the ceiling to decorate for your party. Also include red and brown plastic cutlery, and paper products, like plates or cups. String some red and brown crepe streamers from your ceiling for a festive touch too!

Give your guests hats to wear during the party as a fun way to break the ice. Like our Groundhog Day Top Hat, the Plush Groundhog Day Hat, or the Plush Groundhog Day Headband. Hand out the Red Beads with Groundhog Day Medallion, and the Groundhog Day Stickers as a party favor.

We hope we’ve given you a fun party idea for Groundhog’s Day this year. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil sees this Groundhog’s Day; just remember spring is just around the corner!

Chinese New Year 2011-Year of the Rabbit

Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the Year of the Rabbit! PartyCheap.com has all of your Chinese New Year decorations you'll need this year to throw an unforgettable event. We have Red Chinese Lanterns in a variety of sizes, Authentic Chinese Good Luck Coins, and a Good Luck Coin Necklace. The variety of Chinese New Year decorations we have available doesn’t stop there! If you want to add a little humor to your Chinese New Years we have photo props. Simply stand the prop up on a table, and have your guests stand behind it, snap the picture, and give them the photo as a party favor to take home. We have two different photo props that would be perfect for your Chinese New Year party, the Geisha Girl Photo Prop and the Sumo Wrestler Photo Prop.

You may be asking yourself, “What is the Chinese New Year?”The Chinese New Year is also known as the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival. This year it begins on February 3. The celebration can last anywhere from 2 weeks up to a whole month.

Did you know? The Chinese New Year never falls on the same day each year. Yes, it’s true! The Chinese use the lunar calendar to determine traditional holidays, and the Chinese New Year is one of the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. The first day of the Chinese New Year can fall anywhere between the dates of January 21 and February 20.

On the eve of the Chinese New Year you’d eat dinner with your family. The menu might include pigs, ducks, chickens, and sweets. You’d end the evening of the New Year by setting off fire crackers. Then early the next morning you’d wake up with your family, your children would wish you a happy and healthy new year, and there’d be a Red Pocket Money Envelopes waiting for them with a gift of money.

In addition to the Chinese New Year coming on February 3, there are other great holidays and excuses to throw a party! Mark your calendars now for Groundhog’s Day-February 2, Super Bowl Sunday-February 6, Mardi Gras-March 8, and St. Patrick’s Day-March 17.