mardi gras
Double Decker Strawberry Moon Pies
Posted Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by Lizzie |
It isn't truly Mardi Gras until you've had a Moon Pie! Not a cookie, not a cake, it's a marshmallow "sandwich". This one is strawberry coated, but they also come in banana (a classic), vanilla, lemon, chocolate (my favorite) and orange. The proper southern way to eat a Moon Pie is to pair it with an RC Cola. Throw me something, mister!
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Appliquéd Mardi Gras Banner
Posted Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by GiftyGuru |
Show your friends and neighbors where the real party is with this Appliquéd Mardi Gras Banner. This two-sided banner is festive and bright with a jestor in the traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras colors of gold, green and purple. Large 3 foot flag also makes a great party decoration for birthday parties, too!
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Celebrate Mardi Gras with a King Cake
Posted Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 by Layla |
Today is Mardi Gras! Celebrate 'New Orleans style' with a King Cake. The maker of each King Cake hides a token in the cake after it is baked. It can be a dried bean or a tiny plastic "baby". Whoever finds the token gets good luck the following year and has to provide the King Cake at the next party. If you were lucky enough to get the "baby" but don't have a clue how to make a King Cake, take heart - King Arthur Flour has created a complete King Cake Mix, inlcuding the yeast dough, filling and icing mix with colored sprinkles. (You have to get your own "baby".) |
Big Bucket o' Beads
Posted Monday, February 23rd, 2009 by Lizzie |
Accessorize your costume and everyone else's with the purple, green and gold beads contained in this giant Bucket of Beads. Throw a Mardi Gras party and include your very own parade! Trade them for kisses or - well, if you've ever seen what they do in NOLA for beads, you know what I mean. In the classic purple, green and gold colors. Any leftovers can also be used for St. Paddy's Day! Laissez les bon temps roulez!!
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Fiber-Optic Starry Sky Umbrella
Posted Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Lizzie |
Umbrellas can be used to shelter you from the rain or shade you from the sun. The Starry Sky Umbrella is more for the night or a really dark and stormy day. Thanks to sophisticated fiber-optic technology, the stars really twinkle and glow, turning a classic black umbrella into an awesome light display. Tiny LEDs either shiny in a steady glow or blink on and off at your choosing. Pair this with someone walking with the "Blade Runner" umbrella and you'll have a unique parade.
Didn't I see this in "Men in Black" somewhere? Great for Mardi Gras, too! |
Mardi Gras is February 5
Posted Friday, January 18th, 2008 by GiftyGuru |
Mardi Gras is early this year, Tuesday, February 5. Mardi Gras is french for "Fat Tuesday" and some of the biggest celebrations are held in Mobile, Alabama and New Orleans. There are parades, parties, costumes and lots of other activities to celebrate this holiday. A gift giving ocassion for all and you can find gift ideas at Oriental Trading, Top Notch Gift Shop, and Century Novelty.
Happy Mardi Gras!
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Mardi Gras Festivities
Posted Thursday, January 17th, 2008 by GiftyGuru |
Spice up any Mardi Gras party with these cool glowing cups. This gift idea comes from Oriental Trading for $29.95. These cups will glow with swirls and twirls for up to six hours so keep the lights low to get the full affect. |
Mardi Gras Fun
Posted Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 by GiftyGuru |
Add to the festivities with this Mardi Gras Pinata gift idea. A Jester in the virbrant colors of purple, green and gold that can be stuffed with candy or small toys. Pinata's are always a hit and this one will be no exception at the Mardi Gras party. Oriental Trading carries this gift idea for $15.95. |
All Decked Out for Mardi Gras
Posted Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 by GiftyGuru |
Help him show his festive side with this gift idea from Wild Ties. A Mardis Gras tie that shows all the fun of the Mardi Gras party and the spirit of New Orleans. It's festive yet still professional, it's a tie. By the way, there isn't a clip on version of this tie. So, for all you geeks (or nerds) who prefer the clip on, your out of luck on this one. $28.95. |
Mardi Gras Party Game
Posted Monday, January 14th, 2008 by GiftyGuru |
Mystery, suspense, whodunit?, all sum up the fun with this Murder at Mardi Gras Dinner Party Game. A fun gift idea to liven up (no pun intented) your Mardi Gras celebrations. You supply the guest and the food and the rest is in the box. With invitations, name tags, a dinner menu and guides to help the players through the mystery all equal a night of fun and mystery. This game can be ordered online from Spilsbury for $27.48. |
