March 13th, 2010 — Music and Video, News, Paranormal, Stephenie Meyer, Vampire, Werewolf
October 24th, 2009 — News, Paranormal, Stephenie Meyer, Vampire, Werewolf
Continuation from New Moon Bash: Party Ideas. This post deals with party favors, party food, party setup, and party games.
Temporary Tattoos:
They’re cheap and fun! Apply them to the arm or cheek and declare your team pride. You can use them as cheap party favors and they’d be great to wear at the movies.
For the wolves:
For the vampires:
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Aren't they fabulous?
Rubber Bracelets:
Rubber bracelets are another cheap favor idea for your New Moon movie party. You can get them in a variety of styles and colors and for any team. Show off your wolf and vampire pride!
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon Notebook Decal Sticker (4) Party Supplies
These are really fun and they're great keepsakes.
Music:
Obviously the music of choice will be the movie soundtracks! What better way to hang out and have fun than listening to the New Moon Soundtrack
or Twilight Soundtrack
?
Party Supplies:
You're going to need New Moon themed party supplies. Check out the listings below for ideas.
Napkins:
Plates:
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So there you go, lots of party supplies to pick and choose from. Ebay is a great way to save money on your party.
New Moon Party Games:
Last time I shared some DIY games. This time I'm sharing official party games about the Twilight Saga. You can play Scene It? to jog everyone's memory about Twilight right before heading out see New Moon or play the official New Moon party game or whip out those trading cards.
Food Recipes:
You have to have yummy party snacks and food! Below are some ideas and if you included the making of them during the party with all the guests you're sure to have a blast.
Werewolf Kibble (Puppy Chow):
Ingredients:
- 1 12oz. box crispix
- 1 stick (8 tblsp.) butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
- Melt butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in microwave.
- Stir together until smooth. Pour over crispix and fold until all are coated.
- Put mixture into a plastic garbage bag with powdered sugar and shake until all are coated.
Feeds: A whole pack of werewolves. While I can't give an exact feed ratio, suffice it to say it takes about a weekend of 6 college boys and girls to finish. It's delicious!
Jell-O Vampire Popsicles:
Ingredients:
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Jell-O -- any red flavor
- 1 package Kool-Aid -- any red flavor
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups cold water
Directions:
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Dissolve Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and sugar in boiling water.
- Add the 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Pour into Popsicle molds or ice cube trays or Dixie cups.
- Freeze partially then add sticks.
- Freeze until firm (about 2 to 3 hours).
Feeds: About 2 dozen vampires. Whew - now you don't have to watch your neck so much.
For more food ideas check out Love At First Bite: The Unofficial Twilight Cookbook
. (Some recipe titles: Bell's Lasagna, Harry's Famous Fish Fry, Mushroom Raviolis, Red Velvet Cake, and Blushing Bella Punch)
NEW: Eclipse Party Game Ideas
Got any other ideas to make your New Moon Movie Party a success? Share in the comments!
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October 13th, 2009 — 4 Stars, ARC, Comedy of Manners, Contemporary, Entrepreneur, Mistaken Identity, S-U, United States of America
I recently got my hands on an ARC copy of the List by debut novelist Carmen Shirkey. ARCs are one of the best things about being a reviewer, because you get a chance to see behind the scenes. My ARC had five chapter twenty-threes, and this lovable quirk fit right in with the heroine (though I'm pretty sure the real copy has only one chapter twenty-three). How does having five chapter twenty-threes tie in with a heroine who has a penchant for type-A list making? Because the novel is about the heroine learning to loosen up and let her hair down when it comes to finding Mr. Perfect and life in general (though to a lesser extent.)
The tagline of the novel is Can Perfect be Put on Paper? The heroine, Candace Saunders, has had a series of dates that could make most women hang up their stilettos and refuse to leave their apartment again. The beginning sort of reminded me of Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter where the heroine is met while on a bad first date with a new potential Mr. Right. Every bad date ends up adding qualifications to the on-going list she has made for the position of her Mr. Right. Some are funny like not a vegetarian and others are pretty standard like not an ass, but just as funny.
In the spirit of Catherine from Wuthering Heights
and Bella from the The Twilight Saga
, soon after the disastrous date with Mr. Sex Addict, Candace meets two great guys. One is nearly Mr. Perfect and is checking off more on her list as days go by and the other screams Mr. Not Perfect. Candace is about to fall and fall hard... but will she do it with the right one?
It's a light read and certainly a happy one. I can picture it being made into a movie and featured alongside How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
and Runaway Bride
. Totally different themes but same spirit and certainly as entertaining. I love how it took a common idea that many women have (the list) and turned it into a sweet parody of that idea. So in the spirit of the novel I must ask... what's on your list?
Rating: 4 Stars
Originally posted 2009-02-13 05:17:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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