| 12 Secrets to a Super EZ Party | | | | confidence and relieve your anxieties. |
| Be a Party Star! …Create Super Parties that | | | | The EZ PARTY SHOPPER lists all the major Party |
| Shine! | | | | Planning elements and product categories. Simply print |
| YES, YOU CAN! Just follow the proven Party Secrets | | | | it or view it on your monitor. Look for the blue |
| at to achieve Party Star Success! | | | | product categories on the Shopper, click the |
| ? 1. YOU MUST HAVE A PARTY PLAN | | | | category on the EZ TOP BUTTONS on the |
| Are you worried that you will forget important party | | | | navigational bar to view, make your selections and |
| items? Do you feel overwhelmed with details? Do | | | | click to your shopping cart. Proceed with all |
| you always run around with last minute stress and | | | | categories until your ordering is complete. |
| anxiety? RELAX! Take a deep breath, and STOP | | | | Since you have all the product categories before you, |
| worrying. Help is on the Way! If you want PARTY | | | | you won't forget anything. |
| SUCCESS, you must have a plan. | | | | When you have entered all your items on the |
| ? 2. SELECT A PARTY DATE AND TIME | | | | Shopper, you can relax with the assurance that your |
| What is the party date? Weekday? Weekend? The | | | | major Party Planning has been accomplished. It was |
| date will influence the availability of guests. A Birthday | | | | Super EZ! |
| Party on the birth day is special but some of your | | | | 9. MAKE IT SUPER! |
| favored guests might not be able to attend. Arrange | | | | Would you like to create Party Magic? Simply use a |
| an alternate date that would be more appropriate. | | | | party theme and your party will sizzle. Your party |
| The time of day will influence the type of party: | | | | decorations, tableware and favors, will be theme and |
| Brunch, Lunch, afternoon, Dinner or after dinner. | | | | color coordinated. They will complement each other |
| 3. MAKE A BUDGET | | | | and make the party interesting, exciting and SUPER! |
| Don't have any financial surprises! Before you begin, | | | | 10. MAKE IT EZ! |
| make a realistic budget and stick to it. The budget | | | | Themed parties are EZ because they simplify all of |
| dictates the number of guests, venue, menu, | | | | your party needs with matching invitations, |
| refreshments, decorations, activities and party | | | | decorations, tableware, and centerpieces. Complete |
| formality. | | | | party line themes can accommodate all of your |
| ? 4. LOCATION | | | | needs from accessories to supplies. |
| Your party budget will determine its location. It might | | | | THE EZ PARTY BOX is specially designed for easy |
| be in a country club, catered hall, restaurant, home, | | | | party planning for 8 guests. Everything is in the Box: |
| back yard, or city park? Location will determine the | | | | Napkins, plates, cups, streamers, blowouts, hats, |
| number of guests, party style and affordability. | | | | forks and spoons, invitations, and balloons. They are |
| Secure your location well in advance. | | | | color and theme coordinated to make your party |
| ? 5. FOOD AND DRINK | | | | special. To view selections, click EZ PARTY BOX on |
| The largest expense in your budget will be food and | | | | the top navigational bar of . |
| drink. Food and Drink will be greatly influenced by | | | | 11. MAKE YOUR PARTY SHINE |
| your party location. Do your homework and get | | | | Give your party pizzazz! Use accessories like "The |
| several estimates. Carefully plan your food and | | | | Party's Here" lawn and door signs to welcome guests. |
| beverage selections to fit within your budget plans. | | | | Hang a personalized banner that names and |
| ? 6. NUMBER OF GUESTS | | | | recognizes the guest of honor. Streamers, Balloons, |
| How many guests can you invite? Location, menu, | | | | and Decorations set a happy mood, while Candles |
| and number of guests are the deciding factors that | | | | and lighting add sparkle. Select colorful festive |
| affect your entire budget. Is it more important to | | | | tableware with centerpieces to brighten your room. |
| have more guests with a simple menu, or fewer | | | | 12. CREATE FUN AND SMILES |
| guests with a gourmet menu? Review your budget | | | | Kids love Party Games and Favors! Try the new |
| and make your decision. | | | | ribbon piñatas, crafts, magic tricks, or games. |
| ? 7. PARTY COUNTDOWN | | | | Remember to have favors or treat bags for all small |
| Don't be late for your own party. Avoid a last minute | | | | children that attend. For adult parties add laughter |
| panic attack. Do everything early, so you can relax | | | | with Gags¸ Fun, Novelties, Music, or |
| and enjoy your own party. A casual lawn party can | | | | Entertainment. |
| be planned within a month, while a formal party could | | | | LET'S PARTY! |
| require a year of advance planning. A free EZ party | | | | Send your invitations to kick off a Super EZ Party! |
| countdown can be found on | | | | The Party Countdown starts now. |
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