Are you really stumped for Mother’s Day? Maybe a bed and breakfast weekend isn’t right for your Mom this year. This article contains a unique Mother’s Day gift idea that may be the perfect choice for you.

Does your Mom volunteer for charity events? Does she well up with tears when she sees commercials for children’s organizations or animal rights associations?

Consider donating in her name to a group like Save the Children, Child Find, or PETA. A one-time donation can be made online or over the phone.

If you leave it until the last minute, you can pick out a beautiful Mother’s Day card and include a note to let her know about the donation. Make a few printouts from the association’s website - perhaps an ‘about us’ page and information about their programs (with photos, of course)

The following is a list (in random order) of organizations with contact information. They all have websites with contact forms. Most have branches in several countries.

*Christian Children’s Fund (CCF):
2821 Emerywood Parkway,
Richmond VA 23294,
Telephone 1-804-756-2700 or 1-800-776-6767,
CHRISTIANCHILDRENSFUND ORG

You can make a one-time donation or sponsor a child. Do not choose the ’sponsor a child’ option unless you plan to make the monthly payments yourself. Otherwise, discuss it in advance with Mom, to see if she is willing to do so.

*Plan International Headquarters:
(formerly Foster Parents Plan),
Chobham House, Christchurch Way,
Woking, Surrey GU21 6JG, UK,
Telephone 44-1483-755-155,
Fax 44-1483-756-505,
PLAN-INTERNATIONAL ORG

Plan works worldwide to achieve lasting improvements for children living in poverty in developing countries.

*Save the Children:
54 Wilton Road,
Westport, CT 06880,
Telephone 1-203-221-4030,
Toll Free 1-800-SAVETHECHILDREN (1-800-728-3843),
SAVETHECHILDREN ORG

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of needy children.

*The Leprosy Mission International:
80 Windmill Road, Brentford,
Middlesex, TW8 0QH, UK,
Telephone 44-(0)20-83266767,
Fax 44-(0)20-83266777,
LEPROSYMISSION ORG

The Leprosy Mission International is an international non-denominational Christian organization, with over 130 years of experience in leprosy work.

*Child Find of America, Inc.:
P.O. Box 277,
New Paltz, NY 12561-0277,
Telephone 1-845-691-4666,
Fax 1-845-691-7766,
CHILDFINDOFAMERICA ORG

Child Find offers America’s families several free programs: investigation and location assistance, kidnapping prevention, referral and support services, and mediation for parental abduction cases.

*National Center for Missing and Exploited Children:
Charles B. Wang International Children’s Building,
699 Prince Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175,
Telephone 1-703-274-3900,
Fax 1-703-274-2200,
24-hour hotline 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678),
MISSINGKIDS COM

Make a donation and/or register for Amber Alerts via cell phone text messaging.

*Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA):
P.O. Box 0965,
Wilton, NH 03086-9905,
Telephone 1-866-494-7722,
SPCA COM

The mission of SPCA International is to raise the awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to eradicate the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable companion animals, and to mount efforts to enhance animal welfare throughout the world.

*People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA):
501 Front St.,
Norfolk, VA 23510,
Telephone 1-757-622-7382,
PETA ORG

PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in laboratories, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment industry. They also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of beavers, birds and other ‘pests,’ as well as the abuse of backyard dogs.

This list is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don’t find the perfect charity above, use your favorite search engine to locate just the right match for your Mom.

©Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author’s note below (with active links) are included.

Kathy is a webmaster and author who writes articles for several websites, including 111 Travel Directory, 1000 Tips for Trips, and 1st Rate Articles, in addition to several other sites.

Mother’s Day is a holiday in which we all celebrate the one who gave birth to us. Each of our mothers has given so much of herself in terms of time, work, effort and love to make sure that we grew up safe and sound. This is one day of the year that is special because we get to pay honor to our mothers, and remember all that they have done for us. In light of this, you will want to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for this special lady in your life. Great Mother’s Day gifts that are sure to please her are Mother’s day gift baskets. These sorts of gifts can be suited to her specific likes, and they make for a beautiful presentation that she is sure to like.

Since you know your mother so well, you are in a perfect position to create a gift basket that includes all the things she likes. If your mother enjoys sweets, your basket could be brimming full of gourmet chocolates, candies and gorgeously decorated cookies.

Perhaps your mother lives for that first cup of coffee. You could arrange a basket for a coffee lover, including several types of great-tasting coffees, a beautiful new coffee mug and even a book of crossword puzzles for something to do while she drinks her coffee.

If you really want to pamper your mother, you could craft a basket that is full of luxury spa items. Gifts such as great smelling shampoos and conditioners, bath gels and soaps, facials and body sponges would all be appreciated, and will last long after the one-day celebration is over.

Another gift idea is to plan a gift basket around a particular theme, something that your mother enjoys doing perhaps. If she likes to play golf or tennis, for example, you could fill a basket with the appropriate gloves, tees, balls, and all manner of accessories that will delight her. If she is a gardener, you could do a basket with gardening supplies, such as small hand tools, seeds, a colorful flower pot, even a gardening book. If she loves to read mysteries, you could include several volumes, along with small food items mentioned in the writing for a glorious basket. Any sort of activity in which your mother enjoys participating is fair game for a great themed basket.

One of the joyous aspects of a gift basket is its presentation. If you select colors that your mother likes, you can not only fill the basket with gifts in these hues, but then also wrap and ribbon it in those shades. These little touches let her know that you put thought into her gift, and it shows that you care.

Anne Harvester is a homemaker extraordinaire with years of experience creating spectacular events and gifts. She supports GiftBasketsPlus.com for those in search of fantastic gift ideas.

If you have trouble coming up with the perfect Father’s Day gift, you’re not alone. Choosing a thoughtful gift for Dad can be fairly easy, but choosing a thoughtful gift that he’ll like is another story.

Mushy yet manly
When we’re buying gifts for Mom, sentimentality is often the guiding force. A delicate ceramic figurine that symbolizes your bond of friendship and trust will mean a lot to her. Try giving Dad the same gift you gave Mom and you’ll get a confused look and a collectible item that sits in its box on a shelf in the garage. That’s not to say that Dads don’t appreciate sentimental gestures, you just have to know how to do it right.

Usually, men and emotions don’t mix. They’ve got their own ways of telling the people around them that they care. A slap on the back, a cold beer, an awkward joke – those are Dad’s ways of saying, “You’re important to me.” So how do you get your communication styles to mesh?

A personal gift is worth a thousand embroidered words
To some women, a fish gutting knife is not a gift that says, “Thanks for being a supportive and caring father.” But to guys who love the great outdoors, this Father’s Day gift is a statement that you really understand your dad.

To show Dad how much you care, you have to show that you get who he is. If he’s into sports, tickets to a game, a jersey from his favorite team or a cushion for stadium bleachers are all wonderful gifts. If he’s into techie gadgets, anything iPod, a laptop accessory or a digital camera memory card will leave him smiling.

The point is to think about the things Dad loves doing best and find gifts that relate. Does he barbecue dinner every night in the summer? Does a fine cigar make his weekend? Does he read The Economist cover to cover every week? Giving Dad a gift that reflects his hobbies and interests shows him that you love the guy he is and think he’s altogether fabulous.

Say it right
The art of the Father’s Day card is a subtle and difficult one to master. The same rules apply as above. If you and your dad don’t exchange “I Love Yous” on a regular basis, an overly sentimental card may leave him uncomfortable and unsure how to respond.

We suggest finding a blank card with a nice design and writing in a few heartfelt words. Thank him for something specific like helping you learn to drive or supplying funds for extracurricular activities in college (shopping should be a sport). You don’t have to go overboard on the mushy thoughts. A few phrases of appreciation for his support and hard work show him that you know how much effort he’s put in to providing for his family.

No two dads are the same. If your dad has a sentimental streak and has kept every one of his #1 Father trophies, you’re on the right track with your gift giving strategy. If he’s not particularly open about his feelings, focus on the things you do know about him. Showing Dad that you love him for who he is can be the best gift he gets.

Abigail Jameison is a writer for the online Father’s Day resource http://www.FathersDayAndMore.com She has a strong interest in how different types of families personalize this important holiday.

Our fathers: from the time we were small, it seemed like there wasn’t anything they didn’t know or couldn’t do. Forget Spiderman and Superman, you had your own hero sitting right on the couch. As we mature, go through our awkward and rebellious teen phases and get a better understanding of how the world works, our impressions of our fathers change. Could be we think he’s even more amazing than we did when we were kids. Could be we realize that he can’t actually pull quarters out from behind our ears – although we love that he tries. This Father’s Day, bring back some of that childhood adulation by making your dad feel like a real hero.

Making it all about the man
Father’s Day is about the relationship between a father and his children, but it’s too easy for this big day to become more about the kids than about Dad. When you’re planning Father’s Day activities, think first about the things your dad likes to do best, then find ways to make them family-friendly. If he likes fishing, buy rods for the kids and yourself and get him to teach you his secrets. If he’s into history programs, take a trip to the museum with a stop or two at the kids’ section to keep the little ones entertained.

To build a stronger relationship with your dad, make Father’s Day a Father’s Weekend. The Saturday before Father’s Day, find ways to share your own interests with him. While he’s never going to really get what makes a pair of Steve Madden’s so fabulous, he might be open to learning about your favorite painters, going for a walk or jog along your running trail or trying a new kind of cuisine from your favorite restaurant. Sharing your interests with him and learning more about what makes him tick can strengthen your bond.

Great giving
A key part of Father’s Day is giving Dad a gift that shows him how important he is to you. Remember, as with all gift-giving, money doesn’t matter. A thoughtful present that cost only a few dollars is better than dropping a few hundred on a gift that you figured was “good enough”.

It can be hard coming up with gift ideas for Dad, so it’s a good idea to start early. The best strategy for gift giving is to pick up items throughout the year when you see something that would make the perfect present. Stash them in a safe place and keep track of what you’ve bought. If it’s close to Father’s Day and you still don’t have a gift, this strategy isn’t going to be much help!

When you’re choosing a gift for Father’s Day, even if it’s last minute, don’t go generic. Not every dad wants a new barbecue tool set or drill. Think about things you did together when you were a child and look for gifts that can help recreate those happy memories. Or plan a gift that you can enjoy together. Arrange to take cooking lessons or go sky diving. A peaceful trail ride at a local horse ranch or a friendly round of golf at the country club are great ways to reconnect.

No matter how you choose to spend Father’s Day, be sure to take the time to tell your dad how much he means to you. You don’t have to go overboard with the mushiness if it makes you uncomfortable, just put a few heartfelt words in a card and give him a hug. Remember, actions speak louder than words.

Abigail Jameison is a writer for the online Father’s Day resource http://www.FathersDayAndMore.com She has a strong interest in how different types of families personalize this important holiday.

Fourth of July celebrations are never complete without fireworks. Since we were kids, we’ve enjoyed the wonder and magic of fireworks. We’ve wondered where it all came from, how it all got started and what’s in fireworks.

There is an old fable about a Chinese cook who accidentally mixed the three common kitchen ingredients – saltpeter or potassium nitrate, sulfur and charcoal and lighted it. It produced colorful flames as well as making a huge explosion when enclosed in a bamboo shoot. This discovery led to the invention of sparklers and firecrackers. There is evidence that the Chinese used fireworks for entertainment as well as to cast away evil spirits since 206 BCE – AD 220. But the Chinese discovery of fireworks is just one side of fireworks story.

Fireworks were also thought to have originated in India. There are references in ancient Hindu literature to smoke balls suggesting the knowledge of gunpowder. In the famous Ramayana myth Vishwamitra uses a weapon called the shikhara – which led historians to conclude that the ancient Hindus were acquainted with gunpowder. It would not be surprising as the ancients share the silk route for trading. The same trade route used by Marco Polo and the Arab traders which transported fireworks into the west.

Fireworks were used as fuel to power rockets that had arrows in them. In the 6th century the Chinese would use these rocket arrows against the Mongol invaders. The principle behind these rocket-arrows is still used today when we see the fireworks.

Back in those days black powder wasn’t easily available so nitre-beds had to be prepared by mixing manure with either mortar or wood ashes. Common earth and organic materials like straw to allow air to circulate inside. A typical pile is about 1.5 by 2 meters wide and 5 meters long. The whole pile is covered from the rain and kept moist with urine. (Ok can it get any gross?) It was often turned to accelerate decomposition and leached with water after a year. After all that, the liquid that contained the various nitrates was converted with wood ashes to potassium nitrates, crystallized and refined for use in gunpowder. In England this privilege of making gunpowder and explosives was a monopoly of the family of John Evelyn since before 1588!

Today the scene is different. Potassium nitrate comes from deposits of sodium nitrate in the Chilean deserts. The sodium nitrate is purified and then reacted with potassium chloride where the less-soluble potassium nitrate is precipitated out. Now, that sounds much better doesn’t it?

Sulfur is used in fireworks because of its flammable nature. There are two ways to get sulfur – the Sicilian process, which was first used in Sicily and the Frasch process. In the Sicilian process, the sulfur from rocks present in volcanic regions are extracted. First the sulfur deposits are piled and stacked in brick kilns built on sloping hillsides with airspaces between them. The powdered sulfur is then put on top of the sulfur deposit and lit on fire. It produces heat as the sulfur burns and melts the sulfur deposits, causing the molten sulfur to flow down the sloping hillsides. The molten sulfur can be then collected in wooden buckets. They then purify the sulfur through distillation.

Frashch process is a more scientific process where three concentric pipes are used. Outermost pipe contains superheated water which melts the sulfur and the innermost pipe is filled with hot compressed air which makes foam and pressure. The resulting sulfur foam comes out of the middle pipe. This process produces sulfur with 99.5% content purity.

The Fourth of July celebrations in America had fireworks since 1777! That’s before the American Revolutionary War was won from the British. Each year retailers across the nation get a surge in fireworks sales. Although fireworks in your back yard might be fun we can never miss out the public displays of fireworks like Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks in New York or the other fireworks in cities like St. Louis, Washington, DC, Boston, and Philadelphia. Every Fourth of July, we become kids again with BBQs, hot dogs and fireworks make it a nice complete summer evening.

Julia Hayes is a freelance writer with a passion for ecards and getting connected with people through blogs and social networks. She writes blogs on Fourth of July Wishes and Ecards.

Easter could actually be considered the candy eating day of the year after Halloween. And it is not exactly surprising that Americans actually consumed seven billion dollar worth of candies in a year. According to National Confectioners’ Association, Americans consumed about two billion worth of Easter candy and it was over two billion dollars. For Christmas, we spend about one and a half billion dollars while for Valentine’s Day, it was about one billion dollars.

The figures are really huge. About ninety million chocolate Easter bunnies are produced every year. And yes, as for adults about sixty five percent prefer milk chocolates as compared to twenty seven percent that prefer dark chocolate.

There is whole lot of statistics about Easter candy. Americans buy over seven hundred million Marshmallow Peeps every year in Easter season. They are in the shapes of Bunnies, eggs and chicks. It is no surprise that Marshmallow Pips are the most popular Easter candy in the non-chocolate category. Data suggests that yellow peeps are the most popular and then pink, lavender, blue and white. With the popularity of Easter candy increasing every year, candy makers providing a lot of variety in Easter products. M&M’s in the early 80s started coming out in pastel spring colors. With increased popularity of Easter candy, many supermarkets have increased (even doubled) the space for Easter candy. The most surprising thing is that Easter candy is not an old tradition. Europe saw the first and the most popular Easter candy, chocolate eggs in the early 1800s.

Our old traditions included hot cross buns for Easter treats. These were made by European monks and were given to the needy. You would be surprised to know that pretzels actually were first of all associated with Easter. It was thought that the twists of pretzels resemble arms crossed in prayer. If you feel that your kids might have too much of Easter candy, you can always come out with some non candy substitutes for Easter. So, you can fill the Easter baskets with movie passes, baseball cards, crayons, stuffed animals or balls. We are talking about non edible items essentially. But yes, your kid would surely be disappointed with not getting any candies. After all Easter has always been known for Easter candy and your kids must be expecting Easter candy from you also. But health of kids comes first. So, you make a fine balance between the two.

It is not a surprise that Easter is our national candy eating day. You take the name of Easter and there are two things that come to mind-Easter eggs and Easter candy. With increased consumer awareness, there are whole lots of varieties in the field of Easter candy. You can have your pick as per your individual tastes. If you are thinking of someone with diabetes, you can also opt for sugar free Easter candy. It tastes very good and it also does not affect your health. So, the next time you go to a store, ask for Easter candy that suits you the best.

Richard Beasley writes for several online website and ezines. For more easter articles and resources visit his website about Easter Gifts and ideas.

http://www.easter4u.com

Throwing a party is real fun but preparing for it is really a matter of patience and planning. So, before you think of Easter activities, you need to sit down and have a creative planning phase, where you would have to decide the theme of your Easter activities and how would you arrange all the party supplies.

When it comes to Easter activities, there are a whole lot of Easter themes that you could think of. So, if you are thinking of a lot of kids, you would have to plan in such a way that your Easter activities might be fulfilling for the kids. So, ordering Easter bunnies in large quantities would be a good idea. Market is full of inflatable bunnies that you could scatter around your table. The same goes with tablecloths also. It might sport bunnies and a lot of easter eggs. You might also like to concentrate on pastel colors for religious reasons. Since Easter means spring seasons, you might feel like having some spring flowers for your Easter activities.

When it comes to kids, always be very careful with your Easter activities. You need to plan everything very well beforehand so that everything runs as per your planning smoothly. You might also find it worthwhile to select some story books and fiction or non-fiction books. It would be enjoyed by kids as well as adults who might not have the energy to cope up with the hectic Easter activities of the kids. They would find it better to read books.

Since, spring is also the time when wildlife could be observed quite easily. So, you can also have Easter activities based on this feature. It would be fun for kids and it might also teach them a lot. Easter marks the spring season and as such you can find a number of fresh flowers blossoming. It is the prefect time to face the nature when it is coming out of its dormant state. You can have bug collectors or binoculars for children to let them enjoy nature and also to let them learn from nature directly. It might also prove a lot more educational to adults also. After all who does not find nature in its full bloom mesmerizing?

Other Easter activities could include Easter egg hunt. Make children participate in it. And yes, have the eggs boiled before you use them. You do not want eggs splattered all around your lawn. All the participants get a spoon on which they have to balance one egg. Now they have to race.

And yes, Easter activities are just a way of having fun. Do not tax your brain too much and do not relegate Easter activities into some sort of a headache. Keep Easter activities simple and enjoyable. Let everyone enjoy Easter with the Easter activities you plan. And try to involve everyone in all the Easter activities. So, take special care of adults and old ones who generally feel left out in these Easter activities.

Richard Beasley writes for several online website and ezines. For more easter articles and resources visit his website about Easter Gifts and ideas.

http://www.easter4u.com

Mardi Gras are not just words but has a long history behind them with Mardi Gras Facts. As a general consensus, it is believed that Mardi Gras came to America in the year 1699 with the French explorer Sieur d’Iberville. This event was being celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages. Mardi Gras started in New Orleans in the year 1827, when a group of students came from Paris and they put on strange costumes and danced through the streets. According to the history, the residents of New Orleans were captured with the liveliness of students. This carnival started out in its true spirit by the middle of the nineteenth century. Mardi Gras has a rich history and a lot of Mardi Gras Facts that go way back in history.

A lot of people might have an information that Mardi Gras only takes place in New Orleans but a very interesting Mardi Gras Fact is that Mardi Gras is not only celebrated in New Orleans but is an event that is celebrated in Galveston, Texas, Biloxi, Mississippi, Mobile, Alabama, Pensacola, Florida, Port Arthur, Texas. Apart from these places in US, the Mardi Gras Festival also takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Palo, Venice, and the event is gaining popularity year after year and a lot of people are attending the festivities of Mardi Gras.

Other very interesting Mardi Gras Facts include Mardi Gras Parades, in which the floats are decorated and people wearing captivating costumes are riding them. The people who are riding the floats throw away the beads and necklaces towards the crowd, which they collect as souvenirs. People from all over US and other countries come to New Orleans to celebrate the mega event of Mardi Gras. It is not only the adults who enjoy this big event but kids also take an active part in that. There are marching bands playing jazz, spectators wearing costumes and holding masks enjoy this fun filled event at best.

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for Mardi Gras party supplies and fun free educational party games. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Shop has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

Mardi Gras is incomplete without the Mardi Gras Parades. In US there are millions of people who fly over to New Orleans to be a part of the big celebration. This is a mega event where millions of people participate in Mardi Gras. People express themselves in so many ways with the different Mardi Gras Costumes such as bunny costumes, clowns, masked lions etc. There are a lot of other interesting costumes that people wear for Mardi Gras Parades.

The true spirit of Mardi Gras is in Mardi Gras Parades, which people are really looking forward to attend. People from all over the US come down to New Orleans to get the best spot on the streets to see the floats pass by. The floats are well decorated and have a queen riding the float who is throwing the beads towards the people who are watching the float, this all is just so exciting. There are other floats that the celebrities are riding and throwing beads towards the crowds, which the people catch and keep as souvenirs.

Another very interesting part of Mardi Gras Parades is the marching bands that take the streets and play the favorite tunes, which the spectators really enjoy. The marching bands just stir liveliness in people by playing the jazz tunes and after this, the floats and thousands of paraders take over. There are also clubs that arrange the festivities of Mardi Gras and are known as the Krewe. The oldest Krewe is known as the Krewe of Conus, which was founded in 1857. All in all Mardi Gras Parades are a hit.

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for Mardi Gras party supplies and fun free educational party games. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Shop has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.

The Mardi Gras Costumes are a must for the Mardi Gras Party. If you are arranging a party at home, you can write on your invitations that all of your guests must be wearing a Mardi Gras Costume, which will make everyone feel a part of the big celebration day. There a lot of ideas that go for Mardi Gras Costumes and it is best that you select the one based on the different factors. It is not you who is feeling it difficult to make a choice for your Mardi Gras Costumes but there are a lot of people who just find it really hard to pick the one that suits them the best.

There are some other things that must be kept in mind for your Mardi Gras Costumes Party. Check whether the party is going to be in an indoor or an outdoor environment and you can select your costume according to that. Just be careful to not have a Mardi Gras Costume in an indoor environment that is going to cause you to feel stuffy and you would feel that you have to get rid of it on a now basis. It is good to get a Mardi Gras Costume in which you feel easy to move around and that does not restrict your movement.

There are a lot of different Mardi Gras Costume ideas that you can get by looking at the different websites. The different and interesting ideas include Margarita and Salt Maker, Vodka and Martini, Ketchup and Mustard, Salt and Pepper, Bowling Ball and Pin, and there are a lot of other costume ideas that you can search as Mardi Gras Costumes should be something that make you look different and distinct that the rest of the people. You can dress any way you want, it would be best for you to follow your own instinct.

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino takes a common sense approach to planning and organizing events, celebrations and holiday parties with unique ideas for Mardi Gras party supplies and fun free educational party games. She explains proper etiquette and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. The Party Supplies Shop has lots of party ideas with hundreds of free holiday printable games and free birthday party activities. Over 100 adorable Party Themes to fit your birthday celebration, holiday event, or “just because” parties is at the Party Theme Shop. Party themes include cartoon characters, sports, movie, TV shows, luau, western, holidays, and unique crazy fun theme ideas.