by Jan S.
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June 22, 2007

Graduation Open House Ideas, Tips and Links

May 12, 2009 10:56 PM EDT
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 Graduation Open House Ideas, Tips and Links

  

Are you giving a graduation open house party? Here are some links to help you give a spectacular party without blowing the budget!

http://www.party411.com/graduation.html has traditional and some unique theme decorations:

It's All About the Graduate A party where the graduate really is the star of the show!

Open House Graduation season is busy for everyone so an open house is often a great way to accommodate all your guests.

Grade "A" Graduation Party Ideas Our most popular graduation theme. 

To the 9's - A 2009 theme formal graduation party

IHYPERLINK "theme120.html"t's A Land of Oz Graduation - You'll look like a wizard with this party plan.

Take Us to Vegas  A casino theme. Fun for college graduates.

Oh, the Places You'll Go: Dr. Seuss Graduation Party Dr. Seuss is fun for kids of all ages.

Karen Makes a Splash, A Pool Party 

Head for the Beach, A Graduation Luau

Easy Open House - A Just Add GuestsTM Party

A Sporting Life  Sports theme parties for the fan(atic) graduate.

College Graduation Party   Specifically for the college graduate.

Roast the Graduate  A roast can be great fun for everyone.

Preschool Graduation Party - Have fun celebrating this milestone!

More sites with cool graduation party items: 

http://www.shindigz.com/catalog.cfm?cat=14822  has balloons, banners, decorations, tableware, invitations and, best of all life sized standees. How fun is that, eh?

A fun site with lots of cool party stuff: http://www.partycheap.com/searchresults.asp?Cat=402&Click=2&gclid=CJe4o7mUtpoCFQZfswodHWRQdQ

The all-time favorite for party décor: 

http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?requestURI=searchMain&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntt=graduation%20decorations&N=0&Ntk=all&searchTerm=graduation+decorations&BP=10298&source=google&cm_mmc=google-_-otc+sendtec+graduation-_-grad+decorations-_-graduate+decorations&ms=search

What party is complete without chocolate? Get it personalized or choose one of many other designs: 

http://wrappedhersheys.com/grp.cfm/ct/6/pgc/503?gclid=COb23fiUtpoCFQRhswodkHhtdA

 

For wrapped mints, banners, antenna toppers and other party décor and favors:

http://www.terrysvillage.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?requestURI=searchMain&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntt=graduation%20party&N=0&Ntk=all&searchTerm=graduation+party&BP=10097&Source=Google&cm_mmc=Google-_-Terrys+Village+Graduation+SendTec-_-Graduation+Decor-_-Graduation+Decorations

 

More party goodies:

http://www.centurynovelty.com/category_230_Y.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=graduation%20decorations&utm_campaign=Graduation&utm_content=sCDnIZlu2&gclid=CO-frdiVtpoCFQMQswod0iRtdA

 

On a tight budget? Don't overlook the Dollar Store! The price is right - always a buck and they have great party goods. Party supplies may be ordered in bulk online: http://www.dollartree.com/home

 

 
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Comments: 18

Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. May 12, 2009, 11:10pm EDT
Boy you really been busy. Great ideas.
Syed The Shah May 12, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
YEah sure...
Nora Davenport May 12, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
Wow, this is a great article! I've already gone through the high school graduation thingy.......now it will be college graduation, probably in a couple of years......think I'll print this out and save for future reference!!!!!!
Thanks for all the information!
Whitney A. May 12, 2009, 11:22pm EDT
Thanks for all the information, I'm going to have to save it for my mom for my party.
Rae M. May 12, 2009, 11:29pm EDT
Very nice of you to provide these links. I will need these next year when my daughter graduates from Jr. High.
Jan S. May 13, 2009, 12:13am EDT
I've done this three times! I am posting a companion piece with How To hints and tips.
Kimber F. May 13, 2009, 1:31am EDT
Thanks for all the information you have gathered here. You have given me some great sites for ideas. My sister is throwing a graduation for my nephew this year and I'm sure some of these ideas will be helpful for me to pass on to her. Thanks for the tips and tricks. Peace
Marianne R. May 13, 2009, 6:08am EDT
Great ideas
Elaine S. May 13, 2009, 7:23am EDT
Thanks for posting this.
Angela A. May 13, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
I will come back to this post in eight years or so. Te he!
My two kids are far away from graduation.
My oldest son is eight.
My youngest is soon to be four.
Charles Temm JR May 14, 2009, 11:22am EDT
Lots of info...
Terry M. May 14, 2009, 5:53pm EDT
Thanks!
Connie C. May 15, 2009, 8:47am EDT
This is spotlighted in the Friday edition of Today On Gather.

Congratulations!
MaryAnne, Director of Member Services May 15, 2009, 10:04am EDT
Hi Jan,
I saw your post highlighted on Connie's Today post and had to check it out. Your timing is perfect! I'm throwing a college graduation party on Sunday and I just checked some of your links to make sure I haven't overlooked something.

Wish me luck!
Chas Andrews May 15, 2009, 5:01pm EDT
thanks!
Rae M. May 16, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
Thank you so much. I have a year before I have to do any of this, but I appreciate all of these tips and articles.
Heather W. May 19, 2009, 2:21pm EDT
The bulk of your links do not work.
Sarah (I want points) May 26, 2009, 10:55am EDT

Very nice.  I'm not hosting a graduation party, but I will be going to one soon.

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