Now that summer is in full swing it means there are going to be lots of BBQ’s, birthday parties and Fourth of July! For the parties that don’t have their own theme it would be fun to give each event their something creative of their own. Such as a beach, animal, ice cream or sports themed. With different themes for your parties you will be able to make food into different shapes which will help make the theme pop!

One of the best ways to make these parties come alive is to make sure the food is memorable and fun! For a Fourth of July party, everyone will love flag shaped food. For parties that are baseball themed the kids will go crazy for foods shaped as baseball bats or baseballs. No matter what the theme is there is a way to make sure you have food shaped specifically for it. The way to achieve this is by buying cookie cutters; they come in all shapes and sizes and are perfect for all kinds of foods from snacks such as cheese and fruit to sandwiches, salads and desserts. That being said, we found a creative company called Cookie Cutter Kingdom that is all about making cookie cutters that are unique and that you can customize to fit any event. They use 3D printing and 3D modeling technology to give you thousands of cookie cutter designs and have a variety of sizes.

The best thing about cookie cutters is that they are easy to use and clean. There are about three steps to creating great food with cookie cutters. First step is to make the food, whether it is making sandwiches or cutting up the fruit. Second step is to use the cookie cutters and press them into the food. Then finally pull off the excess food and there you go! You now have your perfect food for the party. The great thing about purchasing cookie cutters from the Cookie Cutter Kingdom is that their website even has recipes and guides for you to use, free of charge if you need an extra push to get started.

Cookie Cutter Kingdom will make your parties and special occasions exactly what you want. Your summer and Fourth of July won’t be the same without them!

Happy Eating!

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1. Be smart. Keep it small – with an intimate gathering you can connect with your guests – that’s the goal, right?

2. Be realistic. Decide what style of party (cocktail, dinner, brunch, wine tasting, dessert party) works for your entertaining style, schedule and space.

3. Be early. Pick your party date and send your invites out asap as calendars tend to fill up quickly.

4. Be personal. Personalize your party with special touches, e.g., a “wow” tablescape, a welcome signature cocktail, thoughtful favors. By taking the time to make your guests feel special, your party will be transformed from a holiday gathering to an unforgettable experience.

5. Be present. Have a party plan that allows you to prepare most everything ahead of time so you can be a guest at your
own party and enjoy sharing time with loved ones. Plan to Party contains more tips, strategies, tools, checklists and actual Party Plans for simple and special entertaining.

Visit us at The Party Bluprints Blog where you can get additional ideas and inspirations for entertaining in order Plan to Party. www.partybluprintsblog.com

 Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali, co-founders and owners of Party Bluprints Inc. and The Party Bluprints Blog, are lifestyle and entertaining experts. In October 2010, Dawn and Elizabeth published their first book, Plan to Party. These party architects, creators of the original Partybluprints Party Plans, design experiences. They deliver useful DIY information, “bluprints” and party plans to hosts’ fingertips enabling them to build a successful party. Their motto “There’s no place like home for a party”! Dawn and Elizabeth, The Partybluprints Blog and Plan to Party have been featured on NBC TODAY Show, Fox TV Good Day NY, Good Housekeeping, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, Consumer Report’s Smart Shopper, Redbook Magazine, Denver Life, Martha Stewart Living Radio, Fox News Strategy Room, CBS NY2, CBS The Talk (featured bloggers), and many more regional and local radio shows and newspapers. In 2010, Dawn & Elizabeth partnered with A&E Television Network’s Lifetime Digital and were named editors of the new Parties & Entertaining Channel on Lifetime- Moms.com. In addition, they are featured experts and contributors on Good Housekeeping’s Blog, Galtime.com, Money Talks News, SocialMoms. com (formally TwitterMoms.com), BetterWayMoms.com and Project You, a syndicated ezine.

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