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Wedding favors that will leave your guests satisfied

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There's no better way to ensure that your wedding guests feel are beaming after the reception than to leave them with a goodie bag filled with personalized gifts. Here are a few party favor ideas that will make your reception that much more special for those in attendance.

While champagne flutes and bottle stoppers may have once been popular wedding favors, many couples nowadays are looking for a personal touch that really leaves their guests feeling appreciated.

There are a ton of options when deciding what to put in these grab bags. If you or your newly-betrothed have a favorite candy bar you can include it with a personalized candy wrapper. A tin of mints is another classic choice.

Perhaps you'd like to give something with a little more – shall we say – utility. A personalized shot glass is a gift that will find itself in use for years to come!

Whatever you decide, have each bag labeled and waiting for its owner at his or her chair as they enter the reception hall. Attaching a little thank you note to the bag is a nice way to make your guests feel welcome.

Kick the winter doldrums with an outdoor birthday party

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While the outdoors may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of places to hold a winter birthday party, there are a lot of advantages to throwing one! For your sake, you won't have to keep a watchful eye on a dozen little kids hopped up on sugar running through your house and the little ones will adore the chance to run and play in the snow.

There are so many different directions you can go with a party such as this that you're bound to find something that will appeal to you and the children. Pack up some hot drinks and a cake and take the kids sledding for a couple of hours. Or how about ice skating? Drive over to a park with a pond and let the kids slide around! And if you live in a city there's likely an indoor rink nearby.

If you would still like to keep things at your house, simply have the kids build snowmen out in the backyard after celebrating inside. You can supply shovels, pales and other toys that will help sculpt and move the snow. Just be sure to mention on the birthday party invitations to bring proper snow gear!

Last-minute Oscar party ideas

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With the Academy Awards just a few nights away, you may be starting to stress out as you prepare to host a viewing party. Luckily, the Oscars are practically begging for a corresponding event and coming up with some quick ideas to keep your guests entertained is as easy as saying "action!"

Make sure there's plenty of food. The ceremony is long and you don't want your guests feeling hungry before Best Picture is announced. Plastic dinnerware is ideal for a night like this and ready-made food will alleviate a lot of your responsibilities. You can find any number of quickly-heated party dishes at the grocery store and chips and dip will work wonders here. Try and stick to easily-handled food as your guests will be eating on the couch.

Use the many, many commercial breaks to mingle. You can find a printable list of movie trivia online in no time. Organizing an informal Oscar pool will keep your guests engaged throughout the evening.

When the evening's festivities are over, send your guests home with a movie-themed goodie bag. Some quick party favor ideas are flavored popcorn, mini boxes of candy and a personalized gift like a tiny Oscar statue, if you're feeling creative.

Throw a sports-themed birthday bash for your son

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A sports-themed party is a great way to celebrate your son's birthday. Not only are they easy and inexpensive to put together but the kids will absolutely love it.

This theme really lets you get creative. You can either focus on a specific sport that's in season (if it's a summer birthday, throw a baseball party, football for fall, etc) or do all at once! Making a "ticket" invitation on the computer is simple. The information should include the date, start time (kickoff, first pitch) and location. Finding athletic clip art will be no problem.

You can get your hands on a sports-inspired cake easily as well. Most supermarkets will sell cakes with a variety of athletic images on them, so take your pick! You can order personalized candy wrappers that boast your little one's name as well.

If the party is outside, your job is simple. Just have the kids play tee-ball, touch football or really any activity that will get them running around. If the shindig is indoors, you can have the children watch a sports movie like The Sandlot. A "tailgate" party with Cracker Jacks, nachos and a sub will keep the kids happy and full. 

Make your sweetheart’s birthday super sweet with some candy favors

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Most of us have scores of chances to show how much we care about our loved ones throughout the year. From Valentine's Day to anniversaries, it seems as though there are plenty of occasions to shower our sweethearts with affection.

Of course, those looking to make their significant other feel special shouldn't forget about the importance of a birthday. When it comes down to it, this your partner-in-crime's day to shine, and you want to help them feel like the most beloved person in the world.

First, send out birthday invitations. These can be simple or out-of-sight, depending on his or her overall personality.

Additionally, try to purchase a number of unforgettable decorations. If your honey adores a particular movie or plays a sport, don't hesitate to incorporate it into the décor or use it as a theme.

Finally, stock up on some exciting birthday party favors. Send guests home with an overstuffed goodie bag or even chocolate bars that boast the date of the affair. Your sweetheart – and all the guests – are going to love it.