Party Ideas To Beat The Winter Blues

Lawrence Scott|

When the temperature dips below the freezing mark and darkness descends at 5 pm, it's easy to get the winter blues! To elevate you mood, consider throwing a party to keep energy happy and high!

Winter Blues parties don't need a reason. Suggest to a group of friends that everyone take a turn entertaining. Set the mood with inexpensive decorations from Party City (or any party store) which can help bring out the child in everyone and encourage people to go back to fun!

My one must rule for every party—end EVERY party on a high note with an outrageous dessert spread from cupcakes, to candy, mini pastries, cookies. Just be sure to offer lots of choices. More is best when it comes to dessert, as it is what guests will remember and is the finale of the party.

Suggested themes and ideas for beating the winter blues:

ICE STORM PARTY

  • Decorate in silver, white and shades of blue

  • Cold foods—caviar, fresh shellfish

  • Signature snow cones

RED PARTY – VALENTINES DAY

  • Red food—Italian food red velvet desserts, red licorice, red candy

  • Red drinks

  • Everyone wears red

  • Change light bulbs to red

  • Napkins/table cloth red

SUPER BOWL

  • Super Bowl tailgate in your home

  • Hot dogs, ribs, wings, nachos – 'manly' food

  • Tequila bar – nothing says party like tequila!  Set up a bar with different kinds of tequila, mixers

OSCAR VIEWING PARTY

  • Invite guests to dress Hollywood style

  • Décor should be elegant and follow the golden rule of Hollywood –use sequins and glitz!

  • Fancy food—caviar, champagne, lamb chops, shrimp

  • Serve family style for a group, or a sit down meal for a small group

ISLAND PARTY

  • Turn cold days into a hot tropical island
  • Piñata
  • Serve island food—chicken/pineapple, paella, salad with fruits
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