Thursday, September 27, 2012

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Reading Corner: Classic Fairy Tales To Read Aloud


The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

This wonderful collection of stories is compiled by Naomi Lewis and illustrated by Jo Worth. It includes well known classics as well as some new stories. They're ideal for reading aloud and children grades 3 and up will be able to read along and help out. Also, each story has an estimated telling time, which comes in handy when "Just one more!" is cried 30 minutes past bed time ;)

Happy reading!


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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Happy First Day Of Autumn :)



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Friday, September 21, 2012

Princess Printable


Coloring sheets are a great and easy way to entertain kids of any age - adults included :) It's also one of the many activities we offer in our princess packages. So naturally this inspired us to bring these great finds to you!


Today's printable is brought to you by printables.kaboose.com! Click the image below to download the photo for printing. Happy coloring :)


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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The Reading Corner: Yellow Princess Gets A Pet

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

Yellow Princess Gets A Pet is #6 in a series of early reader books written by Alyssa Crowne and illustrated by Charlotte Alder. The story follows a girl named Abby who has only ever wanted two things in life - to be a princess and to have a pet. Now she finds out she gets to adopt one! She quickly learns that the hardest part about having her dream come true is just which kind of pet to pick. BONUS: There's also craft ideas included in the back of the book! Good thing there's a whole series to have the fun continue. Check it out from your local library or click the photo below to purchase it on Amazon. 

Happy reading :)


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Friday, September 14, 2012

Whimsical Party Location: The Eloise Room at The Plaza!


For those who's birthday girls prefer the precocious antics of Eloise to the tulle of Cinderella, look no further than The Eloise Room at The Plaza for your next party. That's right, THE Plaza hotel in NYC is home to a room completely dedicated to its most popular literary guest. Decked out in pink, black and white, your party can enjoy dress up, salon services, crafts, movies and a tea party. Contact the venue directly for pricing. Don't forget to book your character services through NY Princess Party and have Eloise herself make an appearance!! NYPP's Eloise has been lucky enough to have received numerous invites to the plaza in the past couple of years. She'll provide face paint, assist with sparkly make overs, conduct story time and even dine with the guest of honor. Book her today!




Don't fret if NYC is too far flung of a location, or perhaps The Plaza a little out of your price range. We've also recently pinned together an inspirational board on Pinterest to put together your own plaza worthy party.  Let us know your thoughts! Share your pictures with us on Facebook, and don't forget to subscribe :)

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Reading Corner: The Paper Bag Princess

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, is a can't miss blast from the past of our younger princess days. First published in 1980, this charming story reverses the typical roles of the princess and her dragon. 

Princess Elizabeth finds her wedding plans derailed when a dragon shows up in her kingdom, destroys everything (including all her beautiful clothes) and kidnaps her prince! Forced to wear the only thing she has left - a paper bag - Princess Elizabeth sets out to rescue her beloved prince. We don't want to give away the ending too easily! Check it out from your local library, or click the photo below to purchase it from Amazon. 

Happy reading :)

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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Happy Grandparent's Day!!


"If nothing is going well, call your grandmother." - Italian Proverb

Talk about the most ooey gooey warm your heart thing of the day... today is National Grandparent's Day 2012. We must admit that this is the first year we're officially celebrating this day around princess headquarters. So in the name of all things grandparents, we went on a research mission to get our creative juices flowing. Take a look at all the great things we found! Now invite the grandparents over and tell them just what makes them so very grand :)

Funny Poems
Advantage: Grandma
The grandparent advantage
As some of you may know
Is when a tantrum starts
You can just get up and go.


Allergic Reaction
Grandkids have lots of allergies
To eggs, to cats, our pup
But their severest allergy
Appears to be to cleaning up


Texting With Grandpa Coloring Page

Get Crafty

ACCORDION PHOTO CARD
A cheerful, multifaceted display.
Materials:
  • Two sheets 8 1/2-inch x 11-inch card stock, 1 dark pink, 1 magenta
  • 1 sheet of light pink construction paper
  • Drinking glass with 2 1/2-inch diameter for tracing circles
  • Family photographs
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • White craft glue
Instructions:
  1. Trim the sheets of card stock by 3 1/4 inches lengthwise so that each measures 11 inches x 5 1/4 inches.
  2. Trim 1/2 inch from the end of each piece so that each measures 10 1/2 inches x 5 1/4 inches.
  3. Lay the pieces out horizontally and mark each piece of card stock at 3 1/2-inch intervals so that you have two light pencil marks separating three equal sections of cardstock.
  4. Fold the card stock along the lines in the opposite directions so that the folded pieces are 3 1/2 inches x 5 1/4 inches and form a Z shape.
  5. Overlap the end pieces of the two different folded card stocks and glue them together so that you have 5 faces on each side.
  6. From the light pink construction paper, trace five circles, cut them out and glue them onto the faces of the card.
  7. Select an array of family photos and trim them to fit within the circles.
  8. Inside each light pink shape attach a snapshot with adhesive glue dots.
  9. Display your photos on the nearest table or mantle.

Grandparents Day Book
Source:  http://larremoreteachertips.blogspot.ca/ 














Interview your Grandparents

Sample questions to learn more about your grandparents (For grade school age)
1. Where were you born?  What year?2. What are the names and birthdates of your brothers and sisters?
3. Did you have a pet when you were growing up?
4. Did you get an allowance?
5. Who was more strict, your mom or dad?
6. What were your favorite games and activities?
7. What chores were assigned to you?
8. What did your house look like?  Is it still the same?
9. Did your house have electricity when you were young?
10. What traditions did your family have?
11. Did your family have big reunions?
12. Did you like school?  What kinds of grades did you get?
13. What were your favorite subjects?
14. When you were a teenager, what time did you have to be home at night?
15. How old were you when you met grandma/grandpa?
16. How old were you when you got married?
17. What was your first job?
18. Tell me about my mom/dad when he/she was growing up.
19. What makes you proud of my mom/dad?
20. Have you accomplished what you wanted in life?
21. What do you think the President should do for the country now?
22. What advice would you like to give me?

**Source material found at www.grandparents.com and www.grandparents-day.com**

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Friday, September 7, 2012

Free Back To School Coloring Sheet

Coloring sheets are a great and easy way to entertain kids of any age - adults included :) It's also one of the many activities we offer in our princess packages. So naturally this inspired us to bring these great finds to you!

To kick off our series featuring free online printables, we naturally looked to our friends over at Scribble Shop. They not only offer great craft materials for kids and adults, but they also have great free down loads for printing. Currently most of these are featured on their blog, but word around the castle is that they'll soon be launching "We Scribble" featuring all of their great coloring pages in one place. This week's printable is a humorous back to school special. Click on the image below to download the printable in various sizes. Happy coloring!!


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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Living Social Deal!!

Now through September 11th, we're offering a Living Social promotion offering you over 50% savings! Our 30 minute princess visit is great for that small family get together or even an after school play date. With this much flexibility and the opportunity to add on extra time, activities and children the sky's the limit on your next gathering. Click on the image below to be directed straight to our deal page. 


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Monday, September 3, 2012

Happy Labor Day!!


Happy Labor Day to you and your family from all of us working princesses here at NY Princess Party!

Photos by Catalina Roca

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

The Reading Corner: The Princesses Have A Ball

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!


A fun and creative take on the 12 dancing princesses. The king can't figure out how all the princesses shoes keep wearing out so quickly. That is, until he finds out they are not up all night dancing, but playing their favorite sport instead! A perfect tale for your sporty princess. Happy reading :)



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Monday, August 27, 2012

New Boards On Pinterest!

We've been pinning away over on our Pinterest page adding all sorts of creative boards for your party (P)insperation. Some of the most recent include:





Obviously we got inspired by all the attention on London this summer. How could we not?! Now that we're getting ready for fall and back to school we'll be letting our imaginations run wild with some crafty learning. What are you planning for your next themed party? Stay tuned for more boards and blogs :)


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The Reading Corner: Not All Princesses Dress In Pink

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!

Not All Princesses Dress In Pink is written by a mother daughter combo that is sure to entertain! Princesses come in all shapes and size and aren't limited to their ball gowns and heels. Jane Yolen and Heidi Yolen Stemple show us that mud puddles, sports and messes are just as much a part of a princess's world as her tiara. We love what an empowering and fun read this is. Happy reading :)


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Monday, August 20, 2012

Free Gift with Party Booking

Don't miss out on our August special!! When you book your party by the end of the month your little one will receive a FREE GIFT from her princess at the time of visit. So don't delay! Book today :)


Imagine the gleam in your child's eye when she comes face to face with her favorite princess.



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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Reading Corner: Tallulah's Tutu

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading! 

Today's reading corner is a book that speaks directly to my 6 year old self. If only Tallulah was around to teach me the wisdom of ballet back in the day...(sigh). Lucky for your little ballerina she has Tallulah to show her what it's all about. Most importantly a sweet lesson about needing to work hard in order to meet your goals. A valuable lesson for all princesses :)



Tallulah LOVES ballet and wants nothing more than to become a great ballerina. The only thing that stands in her way is lack of a tutu. She just knows that this the thing that's missing. So when she signs up to start ballet she is disappointed to learn that she won't be getting a tutu right away. She learns it's something ballerinas have to work hard to receive. She's so upset she decides to quit; but everywhere she goes she's reminded of ballet! What ever will she do to get to her dream? Written by Marilyn Singer and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. Visit the Tallulah site to learn all about the team and the sequel Tallulah's Solo. Happy reading :)

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Monday, August 13, 2012

A Tea Time Recipe


Traditional Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 pieces of bread (your choice)
  • Cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 Cucumber
PREPARATION 
  1. Remove the crust from all pieces of bread. This is a good task for little ones 5+ who can use a butter knife. 
  2. Spread cream cheese on 2 of the pieces of bread.
  3. Peel cucumber (kid job if you have a safe peeler). Slice cucumber thinly and lay slices on top of bread with cream cheese. 
  4. Top with remaining bread slice and cut each sandwich into quarters. 
Fun fact about cucumber sandwiches: During the victorian era, authors would typically include a detail like the eating of cucumber sandwiches to let readers know the character was upper class. For an example, just take a look at Oscar Wilde's use of them in Scene 1 of The Importance of Being Earnest. 

Algernon: Please don’t touch the cucumber sandwiches.  They are ordered specially for Aunt Augusta.  [Takes one and eats it.]
Jack: Well, you have been eating them all the time.
Algernon:  That is quite a different matter.  She is my aunt. (Wilde 2224)
Throughout the entire scene with Jack, Algy is sitting there eating cucumber sandwiches.  He ends up eating all of them. So when Aunt Augusta finally arrives and inquires after the cucumber sandwiches Algy had promised her, Algernon and his servant, Lane, pretend that there had never been any in the first place.

Algernon: [picking up empty plate in horror]   Good heavens!  Lane!  Why are there no cucumber sandwiches?  I ordered them specially.
Lane: [gravely]  There were no cucumbers in the market this morning, sir.  I went down twice.
Algernon: No cucumbers!
Lane: No, sir.  Not even for ready money.
Algernon: That will do, Lane, thank you.
Lane: Thank you, sir.
Algernon:  I am greatly distressed, Aunt Augusta, about there being no cucumbers, not even for ready money. (2228)
Good gracious! No cucumbers  you say?!?
Now grab your fanciest hat, dust off the tea set and see who can do the better British accent for an afternoon of tea with your little one. If you're in need of additional inspiration, visit our Pinterest page for more Tea Time Recipes!


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Sunday, August 12, 2012

International Youth Day 2012


Happy International Youth Day! For those of you like us, who until recently,  were in the boat of "what exactly is this?" Here's a great informational page. But in short, it's a day created by the UN to partner youth across the world with UN officials to discuss issues facing the future generation. Of course this just makes our girl power princess hearts swell! It's never too early to be the change you want to see. Visit their Facebook page and see how you and your princess can contribute to royal rulings for the future :)



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Friday, August 10, 2012

Mary Poppins Party

Earlier this week we brought you to a magical party location that whirled and twirled with beautifully decorated animals and music. Le Carrousel in Bryant Park that is! I know when we think of carousels Mary Poppins is one of the first characters who come to mind. Our Mary Poppins has been lucky enough to get quite a few invitations to parties this year. Which makes her pretty popular over here at Princess Headquarters. So we put together an inspiring pin board to help you pull together your very own Mary Poppins party! Of course no party would be complete without a visit from Mary herself :) But before for we get ahead of ourselves....here's some highlights from the board.

PARTY SET UP
Most Mary Poppins parties can be broken down into two themes. Jolly Holiday with the carousel, light pastel colors, and some supercalifragilistic on the side. The other theme we noticed was the "all the other time Mary Poppins." With a more traditional black and red London color theme, kites, chimney sweeps and a giant Mary Poppins bag. We've compiled a little of everything. Who says you can't have it all?!
Cute themed invitation.

Non-Jolly Holiday color theme. LOVE the wall decal decorations. 

Pretty carousel inspired sweets stand.

"Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down"

Sweets and treats inspired by a day at the races.

ACTIVITIES!!
NYPP sincerely believes that no party is complete without some inspired activities. These are just a few examples below. The best part is that these activities can be adjusted to fit an age range of 3-10. So great options for mixed gender and mixed age parties!!
Create your own kite! Or for little ones under 5 provide the kites pre-constructed and ready for them to decorate with stickers and crayons. 


A music station with instruments lets anyone become a one man band. Or become a group band and let Mary lead a sing along!

Remember the amazing chalk art that Mary, Bert and the kids jump into  to go to the races?  Hand out some chalk and let your guests go to town on the drive way or sidewalk. 


Dressing for a party is almost as fun as attending the party. Encourage your guests to come in their afternoon English best. Hats and white gloves? Oh why yes please!


In other Mary news...our very own Mary Poppins will be at Pier 1, Riverside Park on August 18th for FlyNY Kite Festival. She'll be there beginning at 11am and providing FREE face painting!! See you there :)


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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

The Reading Corner: A Very Fairy Princess


The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  

This week in the reading corner we bring you an adorable book written by none other than Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Yep...THE Julie Andrews. How could it not be something wonderful?! The story invites little ones and grown up princesses alike to "Let their inner sparkle out!" The story follows a whimsical girl named Gerry who is convinced she is real life very fairy princess. She spends her days practicing all things fairy princess and ready to solve any problem that may arise in her kingdom. Christine Davenier provides wonderful illustrations!


A Very Fairy Princess is the first in a series of three books that follow our heroine Gerry. Check out all of them on the official book website! Happy reading :)


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Monday, August 6, 2012

Whimsical Party Location - Le Carrousel in Bryant Park

Ooh! Aaah!

As we covered in our 2012 Olympian blog post, us New Yorkers need to make the most of this beautiful summer weather! So today we explore the whimsical party location of Le Carrousel in Bryant Park. (Among some fun linkage to other carousels in NYC). First, a little history lesson! According the internet (which is always reliable) The word "carousel" has been traced to twelfth-century Arabian games of horsemanship called "carosellos" or "little wars." The game consisted of riders tossing a small perfumed clay ball from one rider to another. By the 16th century these games spread to France where the events were elaborated; people wore fanciful costumes and engaged in tournaments of drama called "Carrousels." Eventually the art form became more tactile, as artists began to sculpt crudely shaped horses. In the late nineteenth century American artists broke from European tradition. To the dashing horses, artists added an entire menagerie of elegant animals, often accompanied by flowers, bells, plump cherubs, and flashing mirrors.





The carousel in Bryant Park was built specifically to compliment the aesthetics of the park by artists located in Brooklyn. They offer all sorts of GREAT birthday party packages starting for as little as $360. When you save that much money on your party location, it gives you the perfect excuse to add a little extra something special....like a visit from Mary Poppins and Bert! We had the privilege to attend a party at Le Carrousel earlier this summer and had a blast!! Contact us for pricing starting as low as $275 for a character visit and activities.

Don't get discouraged if Manhattan isn't your Burrough. Time Out NY Kids just came out with a list this past month of carousels all over the 5 Burroughs! With these whimsical party locations, the sky's the limit on your theme party this summer. Next posting we'll be sharing some Mary Popppins themed party inspiration straight from our Pinterest page. So......

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Happy Friendship Day!



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Friday, August 3, 2012

Calling All Olympians!

With the 2012 Olympics well underway in London and the fantastic summer weather here in NYC, it could not be a better time for an outdoor Olympian themed party! We searched our memories for our favorite field day activities growing up, as well as did some Pinterest scouring to put together an amazing new board for your party inspiration. Let's take a look at some of the highlights!

SET THE STAGE
Greet your guests at an athlete's registration table and provide any materials for the party. (Team jersey, favors etc.)
Cupcakes are an easy way to serve guests quickly and don't require extra tableware. 
This is an adorable and creative themed table.



ACTIVITIES!
A relay race gets pretty silly when each contestant must relay in the style of card selected.
3 legged race is the ultimate team work!

This looks hilarious and fun! Shower caps are put on and topped with shaving cream or whip cream. Then the team mate must see how many cheetos they can get to stick a landing.


A small balance beam is an easy DIY with a couple blocks and a 2x4.

Kids can get crafty with a medal decoration craft.
Lucky for you we have characters AND party coordinators who can lead children through games at your Olympian party! Better yet, book your party before the end of August and your birthday child will receive a free gift at the time of our visit!!


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

The Reading Corner: The Best Birthday Party Ever

The New York Princess Party reading corner blog posts are to showcase "princess approved" children's books from our royal library. Happy reading!  


Join this birthday girl as she plans the ultimate birthday bash! Who cares if it's not for another 6 months? AuthorJennifer LaRue Huget and LeUyen Pham capture that special feeling all little girls have on their birthday. Highly recommended for story time on your little princess's big day or leading up to the excitement :) Maybe you'll pick up some over the top party inspiration along the way!

Click image to purchase on Amazon!

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