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Disco Party Games – Dance Fever and Disco Delights!

Monday, October 20th, 2008


Whether you are planning a kid’s party or a more grown up, flash from the past party, if you have decided on a disco party theme, the best way to pull it all together is to have disco party games sure to please everyone. The most natural disco party games are the obvious ones, dance games and costume contests.

Disco Dance Party Games

Perhaps the easiest disco party games are dance games. Apart from the obvious, it is a must to have plenty of disco music. Especially for bigger crowds, large twister games may be constructed on large pieces of plastic sheeting. Simply cut out colored squares of contact paper. Place them on the sheets. Of all the disco party games, this is one of the most fun. Have everyone begin by lining up and starting the music. When he music stops, the “DJ” calls out a color. Each person bends down to place a foot or hand on that color. Each time the music stops, another color is called, and players become intertwined until they have all fallen or one person remains standing, victorious.

Consider having disco party games of dance and dance instruction. Recall the dances that made disco what it was, and break those down into a learning experience that will be their own disco party games. Teach these dances to the participants and allow them to have a dance contest at the end. The winners of the disco party games dancing contests will win a prize and the over all winners will be declared Saturday Night Fever Winners.

Disco Costume Contest

Finally, no list of disco party games would be complete without a costume contest, so judge the participants on big hair, leisure suits, men’s high heeled shoes, wide ties and lapels, bright, nylon shirts, and floaty nylon dresses. Any disco party games just take on a life of their own and the most obvious ones are actually the best disco party games that participants look forward to day after day.

By: Gail Leino

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Mrs. Party… Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for birthday party supplies and fun party games. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Hut has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Themes including Party Supplies to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.



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NASCAR Gifts For Your Favorite NASCAR Fan

Saturday, October 18th, 2008


Which of these occasions is coming up – birthday, anniversary, wedding, baptism, graduation? None of the above? It does not matter. Whatever occasion or holiday you are preparing for, there is simply nothing like NASCAR gifts to give to your loved ones. Whether he or she is a racing fan or a racing enthusiast, these gifts will surely be enjoyed.

Give A Caricature calls this the Unique NASCAR gift. For as low as $99.99, you can have a customized caricature featuring any NASCAR team or driver. You can even send your photo so that you will be included in the caricature! If you have a scenario in mind, just describe it in your email and Give A Caricature will take care of it. You are given choices for printing and framing.

Get a Large NASCAR Gift Set from GoGoods! Each set contains an ice chest, pistachios, cooler cups, hot tamales candies, “A History of Stock Car Racing” book, tomato basil crackers, Wolfe’s Deluxe party and snack mix, Longhorn cheese, Budweiser NASCAR hat, and NASCAR pad with pen. You get all that for only $65.00. With all the items included in the set, you surely would not go wrong.

If large is too big, consider the Medium NASCAR Gift Set, also from GoGoods! Each set is worth $43.00. This gift set includes an ice chest, pistachios, cooler cups, hot tamales candies, “A History of Stock Car Racing” book, tomato basil crackers, Wolfe’s Deluxe party and snack mix, and Longhorn cheese.

From Give A Share comes the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. stock worth $110.00. It is registered at NASDAQ under the DJRT symbol. The price is already inclusive of transfer fees. Just provide the shareholder information and your gift is ready to be delivered! That is one NASCAR gift any fan will surely enjoy.

Available at Amazon.com is the Victory Lap NASCAR Race Car Gift Basket of Gourmet Food Snacks & Treats – The Perfect Gift For Him! (Whew!). Some of the products included in this NASCAR gift are gourmet cookies, beer bottle nuts, butter mints, stick pretzels with honey mustard dip, chocolate caramel nut clusters, car-themed music CD, and many more. Get that for $69.99.

Another good NASCAR gift is the Ultra Pro NASCAR “Days of Thunder” Card Collector’s Gift Set from the NASCAR.com Superstore. For $189.99, this set contains 500 trading cards, Ultra Pro binder, and 100 Ultra Pro pocket pages.

If you are looking for something below $20.00, then get the McArthur NASCAR Tailgate Kit from Your Electronic Warehouse. The kits costs $19.99 and contains a team apron, a 13 in. mitten, and a potholder (8in x 8in). These come in a reusable pouch with zipper. Talk about handy.

For a very tasty NASCAR gift, consider the NASCAR Deluxe Snack Tin from The Popcorn Factory. The tin costs $39.99 and includes tortilla chips, salsa, honey roast peanuts, pretzels, popcorn (in cheese, white cheddar, and caramel flavors), chocolate chip cookies, fruit chews, and milk chocolate racecars. That is definitely, sweet, crunchy, and yummy!

By: Cassaundra Flores

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Eat Naturally Sweet Recipes Your Entire Family Will Love

Thursday, October 16th, 2008


Even the busiest parents can significantly reduce the amount of refined sugar their child eats, and still let their child enjoy treats. I have three young children and they love treats and snacks, but I don’t feel good about pumping them full of refined sugar. As a grown adult I can choose to educate myself about health and nutrition. I can learn to make foods that taste delicious and will nourish my body. But kids eat what they are provided. Unfortunately, we are the one’s guilty of allowing them to eat excessive sugar.

It might surprise you that the average American consumes 2-3 pounds of sugar each week! This is partially because we consume more than we realize. We expect it to be in soda pop, candy, desserts, and sugary cereals. But it is disappointing and upsetting to find out how much is being added into baby food, food targeted to young children, and food marketed as “health food.” Processed sugars are found in almost everything that comes from a box, bottle, bag, jar, or can. Some of the biggest culprits are: yogurt, bread, breakfast cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and many frozen dinners. The terms change to throw us off, but some of the most popular highly refined sugars will be listed as sucrose (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup. This is so concerning because of the many health conditions that are correlated with sugar.

We need to educate ourselves so we understand just how much refined sugar our children (and ourselves) are consuming. We need to provide alternatives for them that we know are loaded with health and nutrients. Children are going to want sweets, so why not hand them something that will build their health as opposed to destroy it?

We all want to give our children the best opportunities in life. We go out of our way to create rich opportunities and experiences for our children. We spend time, money, and energy taking them to lessons, tutors, and classes. Why not create the opportunity for our children to have true health and vitality. If you feel like your child is healthy now, imagine what he or she might be like when filling his or her body with nutrient rich foods. You and your child could experience a new level of health!

Make the choice to eat naturally sweet foods that nourish the body and soul.

By: Carolyn Pennington

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Carolyn Pennington is the author of this article and Naturally Sweet Recipes, an e-book that provides delicious and nutritious recipes your entire family will love. Visit http://www.naturallysweetrecipes.com to learn more about this book.



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Creative Baskets and Edible Delights – The Good Karma Gifts

Thursday, October 9th, 2008


What is it about creative baskets, edible delights and creative keepsakes that keep us coming back for more? Is it their beauty, the multiplicity of gifts, the quality of products or is it the fun of all of it rolled into one?

Themed gift baskets with edible delights and creative keepsakes have been making people happy since the days of Moses. Unique and creative baskets certainly have their place as one of the top gifts for everyday giving.

Whether you make them yourself or take advantage of the conveniences of having gourmet food gifts delivered to your friends, family, coworkers or other exceptional people who have touched your life, you can bet the unique and creative baskets will be well received.

It is not just all about giving a gift that makes us feel good. It is about how good it makes us feel to receive one. When you know you would like to be on the receiving end of a gift, then you know it is worth sending to your recipients.

Having gourmet food gifts delivered can do all of this for you and more:

Send corporate thank you gifts to the hotel for business clients flying in. The gourmet snacks are certain to be appreciated, remembered and devoured in the early morn or late evening hours. Share your hello and love from afar when you are out of town. Let your loved ones know they are right there with you. Send mom and dad, grandma and grandpa, girlfriend or boyfriend a gourmet food snack and watch as the good karma come bouncing back.

Creative baskets are thoughtful thank you gift ideas, ideas for mom and dad, grandmothers, kids, infants, corporations, families and guy friends. That must be why we keep coming back to the trusty friend of a gift basket.

The list goes on and on for making creative baskets top notch all around gifts for everyday giving. Why not take advantage of the jewel of gift idea with gourmet edible delights, creative keepsakes and beauty that makes you sparkle in the eyes of your recipients?

By: Shirley Bass

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You can find good karma and Shirley Bass at GiftBasketJewels.com. She is hip on fun creative baskets conveying your sentiments exactly the way you want. You can only be right when delivering edible delights.



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Variety of Pumpkin Cookies

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008


Pumpkin cookies are petite bites that bring fun to family especially the children who crave for pleasant treats. Many homes have their own recipes to make these popular cookies; however, when it comes to presenting these cookies to a favorite teacher of your children or the neighbor who has always helped you to mow the lawn you might want to have a nicer packaging which contain seasonal notes that are presentable for different occasion. Many bakeries have their reputable pumpkin cookies and are available at your ease thus you might want to save your secret recipe and time for a less hectic day. Below is a list of review of pumpkin cookies produced by bakery companies that are made convenient for your purchase.

Immaculate Pumpkin Baking Company has its Pumpkin Gingerlies available at around $22.00. Packed in a lovely designed artsy box of an American folk cartoon, these cookies are in case of six 7-ounce boxes totaling of 42 ounces. Made with butter-filled pumpkin and ginger, these sweet pumpkin cookies give a spicy lure of the after taste. Also, these cookies are all natural with no Trans fat which assures you safer bites. Crunchy on the inside and chewy within the mouth, first the savor of tangy ginger followed by the rich essence of buttery pumpkin taste; it is of no doubt that this fun-loving cookie has earned its reputation as the Outstanding Cookie from the International Fancy Food Competition.

Vegan gluten free pumpkin spice cookies by Sun Flour Baking Company are priced around $9.00 per pack of five. These vegan cookies are made of wheat and gluten free thus they are especially good for gluten intolerant groups. 30 percent daily value of calcium per cookie with no refined sugar, GMOs or hydrogenatated oils made these cookies most recommended among all holiday delicacies without increasing the cholesterol levels again. These pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy but dense, thus a small amount could very much satisfy your satiety needs. Made 100 percent natural, these pumpkin spice cookies are made perfect even for diets.

Pumpkin spice Moravian cookie by Salem Baking Company is placed in a 2.75 ounce tube in the pack of four. There are approximately 24 cookies in the tube and would cost around $17.00. These Moravian cookies have a long history related to great explorers and the kingdom of Moravia in which they traveled a long way; thus, these cookies are accented with exotic recipes such as Indonesian cinnamon, allspice from Jamaica and cloves from Madagascar in which we could tell tales of the Moravian cookies’ origin. Made with all natural ingredients, the pumpkin spice Moravian cookie does not contain Trans fat.

A Bountiful Harvest introduces the sugar free, flour free, gluten free spiced pumpkin walnut cookies; priced around $14.00. These cookies have perfect portfolio of ingredients; it is diabetic, celiac and low carbohydrate diet friendly due to the absence of sugar, rice flour, tapioca starch or potato starch in which they are common among other cookie ingredients. These almond and flaxseed based cookies are ingredients that add delicious taste, crunchiness and lightness; and the sweet and spicy coating adds flavor to the pumpkin and walnut base. A bite of this crunch would leave you craving for more and guilt-free given that it is a low carbohydrate pumpkin treat.

Besides non-seasonal products, Wow Baking Company also prepares the pumpkin spice cookies as a seasonal flavor. Specially made for the holidays, these cookies come in 1 12 oz tub and are priced around $6.00. The pure pumpkin flavor provides a real taste of pumpkin; and the rich flavor of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves complement the pumpkin cookies with the kick of spice that linger in the mouth. WOW Baking ensures these cookies to be premium all natural ingredients and they are certified gluten free. However, these cookies are nonetheless moist and chewy gourmet; they are great bites to grab especially for between meal servings and tea break.

Pumpkin cookies are good for grabs and the various choices available in the market could spoil us into being picky of the flavor and packaging. However, one should be conscious when reading the ingredients since allergies of cinnamon and almonds should be taken precautions. It is also good to choose these cookies with a concerned mind of health since overdosed butter and gluten could really lower down your activity level hence a less jolly holiday for yourself.

By: Anna Peacocks

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Anna has been writing articles online for nearly 3 years now. Not only she does her own research in pumpkin cookies, you can also check out her latest website at Plastic Supply to find out more about the popular plastic badge holders.



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