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A Luau Birthday Party Theme is a post from: Luau Party Ideas

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Everyone loves to visit the tropics and what better way to escape throughout the year than by throwing a Luau party?

One great component to a luau party is that decorations are not just limited to the party supply section. You may be surprised to find that hard plastic cups in the luau or other seasonal theme may be more inexpensive than disposable party cups. Serving bowls, plates and matching silverware may also be more budget friendly in the house wares section as opposed to party supplies. These can be used over and over again and will not only save money on this party but for parties in the future

Make a Great Luau Party with:

Drew's Famous Kon Tiki Luau Party

Luau Party Favor Box

Luau Party Music CD

Since the typical luau party is thrown in the summer, don’t think of it as off limits in the winter. If you haven’t settled on a theme and go to a closeout or party supply outlet you may find that luau themes are on sale and clearance. That’s when it’s great to use those items as your theme for the luau party. While you may have preferred to have something a little more classic, a luau can be a fun theme for any time of year, it shouldn’t be reserved solely for summer.

Luau Deluxe Party Pack Includes 8 invitations, dinner plates, cups, forks, spoons, 16 napkins, solid-color tablecover, 24 balloons (2 colors), crepe paper rolls (2 colors) and confetti.

Don’t forget as hosts of the party that you should dress up as well for the luau party. Make sure to wear a Hawaiian shirt and grass skirt. Terrific party favors to hand out as the guests walk in are plastic leis and those can also be found just about anywhere.

By Gail Leino

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for luau 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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A Luau Party For Every Occasion is a post from: Luau Party Ideas

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My daughter Maggie (age 6) wanted to get in on the current luau craze by having a hula girl birthday party. The fact that her birthday is in late November made me hesitate but I love a good birthday party challenge so we went for it anyway. Follow the steps below and you can have a hip-Hawaiian-bash any time of the year.

Step 1: Activities

We started by planning a craft; hula skirts. Armed with a about $20 and an idea we went to the craft store to find streamers, flowers, and ribbon. The ribbon was cut into strips long enough to fit around a child’s waist (with room to tie). Next, we took 1 roll of green and 1 roll of yellow crepe streamers and cut them into 2 ft strips.

When the kids arrived they simply grabbed some streamer strips and taped them to a piece of ribbon. Next they took a few small faux flowers and used double sided tape to stick them to the ribbon as well. Viola, a grass skirt is born.

Step 2: Games

Rummaging through our CDs we were able to put together a mix of upbeat tropical tunes. If you want to save time there are plenty of Luau CDs for sale at party stores and on the internet. I was trying to stick to a tight budget so we used our own music and the CD burner on my computer. This music mix became the base for most of our party games.

My daughter was in charge of the limbo stick. She decorated a piece of PVC pipe from the hardware store using stickers and more streamers. My 4 year old got involved as well and it really turned out great!

Once the craft was completed we turned on the tropical tunes and had a game of Freeze Hula Dance. That was followed by several rounds of Limbo. The kids enjoyed this so much we almost ran out of prizes. Then we put the music back on and had hula hoop contests. My goal: keep them moving!

Step 3: Food, Glorious Food

Is there anything more satisfying than turning off the lights and watching all those little eyes sparkle as they stare at the birthday cake? I know the cake was a deal-breaker when I was a kid so the pressure was on to come with something great.

My idea was to adapt the classic doll cake and make her into a Hawaiian beauty. I didn’t want to purchase a special doll-cake mold so I used a 2 quart Pyrex bowl instead. A bundt pan would be another possibility. I used a doll pick (upper body only) from a craft store for my hula girl; much easier than trying to shove Barbie’s legs into a cake or even worse…amputate them.
The next step was to decorate the cake with green frosting and drag a fork down the frosting to make it look like a wavy grass skirt. Flower shaped candies were placed around the waistline and a small silk flower was pinned to the doll’s hair. I made a delicious bikini top out of fruit leather and then sprinkled crushed graham crackers onto the platter to look like sand.

Mission accomplished. My daughter’s party was a huge success and we didn’t break the bank to do it. Everyone had a blast and the cake was definitely the highlight of the whole event. In the end I think you have as much fun getting ready for the party as you have during the party!

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Author: Michelle Normand

About the Author:

Michelle Normand is a freelance writer living in Dublin, Ohio. She is also the author of 30-Minute Mandalas. For more information about the author or links to her articles, please visit her website at http://www.30minutemandalas.com .

Say Aloha to a Birthday Luau is a post from: Luau Party Ideas

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