Fire up the grill or pop open the microwave and celebrate! July is National Hot Dog Month, and the 17th is National Hot Dog Day!
Celebrate in style, grab some friends and head to the park with PartyLand’s
Hot Dog Steamer. It cooks tons of dogs and keeps your buns warm and moist!
Hot dog steamers are the most popular way to cook hot dogs because they are inexpensive to rent, have a high capacity output, are very easy to use and also easy to clean! PartyLand steamers offer an all-in-one design that saves space by combining the buns and hot dogs side by side for easy serving. The Steamer holds 80-90 hot dogs & 3 dozen buns!
Or try PartyLand’s Hot Dog Roller Grills for a great visual presentation! These grills provide a large hot dog capacity (25-30 dogs at a time) and flexible work environment with the capability to serve from both sides. Using our slanted hot dog roller grill will increase visibility and impulse sales! Here’s proof: 7-Eleven sells the most grilled hot dogs in North America, 100 million yearly! There’s are on a roller grill! Our grills feature stainless steel rollers and body, two separate on/off switches to operate front rollers or rear rollers and two variable heat controls. This grill will keep your dogs warm and fresh looking hour after hour!
Don’t forget to stock up on fun and colorful plates and napkins from PartyLand, and buns and condiments too! Here’s a tip for you; The National Sausage and Hot Dog Council found mustard to be the most popular condiment (32%). “Twenty-three percent of Americans said they preferred ketchup….Chili came in third at 17 percent, followed by relish (9%) and onions (7%).
Sworn of hot dogs for health reasons? As meat products, hot dogs and sausages are good sources of vitamins, minerals and protein. In fact, NASA has approved hot dogs as a regular item on Apollo moon flights, Skylab missions and space shuttle flights. Hot dogs and Tang, Mmmm astronauts have the life, eh!?
This year at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island number-one-ranked eater Joey Chestnut won his fourth straight title, downing 54 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes!
American’s love hot dogs so plan accordingly to make sure you’ll have enough to feed your famished friends and fam. In fact, Americans eat 7 billion hot dogs during peak season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day. That’s 818 hot dogs per second. About 6,000 hot dogs were consumed in the time it’s taken you to read this post so far. (National Hot Dog & Sausage Council research and data).
Hot Dogs Taste Good in Any Language!
Spanish hot dog – Perrito Caliente
Italian Hot dog – Caldo Cane
French Hot dog – Chien Chaud
German Hot Dog – Heisser Hund or Wurst
Portugese Hot dog – Cachorro Quento
Swedish Hot Dog – Korv or Varmkorv
Nowegian/Danish Hot dog – Grillpolser
Czech Hot Dog – Park v rohliku
Dutch Hot Dog – Worstjes
Finish Hot Dog – Makkarat
Romanian Hot Dog – Cremvusti
Colleges, Universities, Pre-Schools, Middle Schools and High School are all wrapping up the school year. Most people attend school for at least 13 years, and some people keep going almost that much longer after high school. Because education is so important, chances are pretty good that you know someone graduating this year. What’s In Store now has everything you need to honor your graduate, no matter what school!
One of the easiest ways to decorate and announce to the world why you’re celebrating is to use a banner. PartyLand carries banners in a rainbow of colors, along with other wall cut outs and decorations. Get personal with your decor and order a custom printed banner with your graduate’s name on it. You can even get custom yard signs! With excellent quality and a quick turn-around time, ordering a custom banner is easy and convenient. In a big hurry? Visit our Orem location and place a same-day or even 1-hour service order!*** Also, any additional identical banners that you order are 50% off… another reason to pick up your Graduation banner from PartyLand!
Try our Build-A-Banner letters and brads to spell out a special message for the Star-of-the-Day!
With an entire section dedicated to Graduates, PartyLand has something in your graduate’s school colors. Whether you’re having an End-of-School barbecue or a formal Commencement Dinner, pick up some colorful supplies that will make your Alma Mater proud! If you prefer a different color palate than your school of choice, you will still find decorations, plates, napkins and more in sophisticated or fun graduation prints.
Now we can’t forget the most exciting part of Graduation…the Ceremony! PartyLand can help you there too! We have noisemakers and air horns to enhance your cheering section and an enormous selection of leis to decorate your grad. You’ll find something in every color, style and price range.
Give your graduate something to munch on during the long ceremony by making a candy lei! Check out our bulk candy section of the store. You’ll find fun and unique candy like Ring Pops, Zots, Laffy Taffy, Giant Smarties, Frooties, Gold Coins, Airheads, Pop Rocks and lots more. Grab some of your grad’s favorite treats from PartyLand and you’re on your way to making a delicious edible lei.
Grab a gift for your Grad while you’re here! PartyLand has fun, big impact presents like balloons bouquets and treats, and cherished keepsakes like frames, cards and key chains.
Graduating is an exciting achievement to celebrate. Let PartyLand help you honor this special time of the year and this memorable event in your loved one’s life. Whoever you’re honoring, be sure to tell them congratulations from all of us at PartyLand! See you in the stores!
***For One-Hour and Same-Day Banners, orders MUST be placed and picked up in the Orem store. Call or come in for more details***
***Items shown in this and other blog posts are subject to availability. If your local PartyLandis sold out of something, ask an employee to help you check another PartyLand location for that item. Shop early for the best selection.***
When: Sunday, May 23rd What: What do Starburst, Airheads and Laffy Taffy all have in common?
These candies are all forms of taffy and can be found at PartyLand. Celebrate this chewy candy that’s so much more than just the old fashioned Salt Water kind.
All About Taffy:
Taffy is made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of boiled sugar, butter or vegetable oil, flavorings, and coloring until fluffy. When this process is complete, the taffy is rolled, cut into small pieces and wrapped in paper to keep it soft.
According to Atlantic City’s website Salt Water Taffy and Atlantic City are synonymous. Salt Water Taffy took Atlantic City by storm, literally. Stories abound about its origin, and historians have finally come to agree on this story:
The year was 1880. David Bradley, a young candy merchant, had a stand on the Boardwalk. One night the little stand, which was only a couple steps from the sand, was swamped by an evening storm. The next morning, Bradley came to work to find his candy soaked and, as one can imagine, was slightly perturbed. Later that day, when a child came and asked for some taffy, he replied sarcastically, “You mean Salt Water Taffy, don’t you?” Bradley’s mother apparently overheard the remark and happily suggested that it would be a great new name for his taffy. Bradley asked, “Who would want to eat candy soaked with ocean water?” His mother replied, “Don’t make it with ocean water, just use salt water and call it that.” And just like taffy to teeth, it stuck.
Why: In 2006 sisters Kate and Alice Clark inspired the residents of Bellingham, Washington to wear wigs to work then gather downtown at the end of the day for a party. Wig Out Day has since spread throughout the nation!
It’s kind of like a crazy fun Halloween party, without the crazy freezing Halloween weather. So if you love to dress up – or just want to go one more day without having to wash your hair – come on and celebrate National Wig Out Day!
PartyLand has hundreds of styles of wigs in child and adult sizes. From mullets to afros! Classic Sandra’s to “Bombshell” McGee’s. Have fun Wigging Out!
Whether you’ve been waiting all year for Cinco de Mayo, you’re getting over Cabin Fever and you just want to have some friends and family over, or you’ve been trying to decide for the theme for the next birthday at your place… PartyLand can help. What’s In Store right now is everything you need to throw one “muy buena” FIESTA!!!
The first thing I think of when I hear the word “fiesta” is delicious food! Whether you’re eating a home-made dish or just ordering take-out, PartyLand has decorated plates, napkins and cups to compliment your tasty Mexican food.
Next on the list are some great decorations. PartyLand has an entire section full of fiesta items that are available all year round. It’s so much fun to throw a fiesta, so PartyLand makes sure you have everything you need whenever you’re partying.
After you’ve decorated your home it’s time to decorate… YOU! PartyLand has sombreros in multiple styles, necklaces, serapes, and even fun buttons to show off your Cinco de Mayo style. And what would a fiesta be without music and dancing? To set the tone and add to the fun pass out the maracas and shake things up!
Now all you need is a pinata and muchos dulces… I mean… a LOT of candy and you’re ready to throw the best Cinco de Mayo fiesta around!
See you in the store!!!
***Items shown in this and other blog posts are subject to availability. If your local PartyLandis sold out of something, ask an employee to help you check another PartyLand location for that item. Shop early for the best selection.***
When: April 1st – May 9th What: An annual effort to promote literacy and celebrate the art of letter writing.
Remember how good it feels when you get a letter in the mail?
A real letter, in your real mailbox, from a real person? There it is nestled among your usual bills and catalogs; a colored envelope, with a cool stamp, hand addressed to you.
Once you lay eyes on that card there’s no denying someone cares about you. You know you’re special. You’re worth time and energy and a stamp!
Well this is your chance to make someone else feel that way! April 1st through Mother’s Day is National Card and Letter Writing Month so you’ve still got plenty of time to celebrate.
Not sure what to say? Choose from hundreds of cards at PartyLand, from sentimental love proclamations to laugh out loud ridiculousness. Sending a simple “Thinking about you” card will brighten anyone’s day! Add in a few pictures of your new little one, your dog’s birthday party, or your new home!
Sure it’s easier to send an email. But it means so much more when you can hold it in your hand and put it on your refrigerator.
PartyLand has been around since 1979. Melissa and Doug started back in 1988. Now here we are in 2010, and the two have joined forces to bring you some of the very best toys and childrens products around. What’s In Store now are Melissa and Doug toys that will entertain your kids, grand-kids, your neighbor’s kids . . . . and you!
The bright and useful garden and outdoor items in the Sunny Patch collection will have you excited to spend some quality time outside with your kids and nature!
PartyLand has gloves and sprinklers to make yard work fun…
and fun finds such as kick balls, bug houses, magnifying glasses, and even a croquet set to help you play hard when the chores are done!
Going on a road trip this summer? Be sure to stop by PartyLand and pack up the entertainment with a Melissa and Doug travel game like Hangman or art supplies to keep your crafty little ones content.
PartyLand carries Melissa and Doug toys that are great indoors too. With dolls, puppets, and build-your-own puppet kits and LOTS more your children will enjoy every minute of play time with these quality products, and with you! You’ll love that you don’t have to pay shipping to get these great toys because you can find them at a PartyLand near you!
See you in the store!
***Items shown in this and other blog posts are subject to availability. If your local PartyLandis sold out of something, ask an employee to help you check another PartyLand location for that item. Shop early for the best selection.***
When: Thursday, April 22 Why: Inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment What: Make a personal commitment to make environmental protection a part of your daily life. Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson April 22, 1970 and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year.
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day!
What Can You Do?
Make a personal commitment to make environmental protection a part of your daily life. Find events and ideas on EPA’s Earth Day site, or create your own. Show the world your ‘before and after’ story on the Pick 5 Facebook fan page and pictures in the Pick 5 Flickr group. You CAN make a difference, so grab a friend, join with others to take action and celebrate from now through Earth Day weekend. Happy Earth Day everyone!
PartyLand has tons of toys and favors to help you remember. Keychains, pencils, notepads, and inflatables – all in an earthly theme. Stop in a PartyLand store today!
When it comes to pulling off the perfect prank – instead of falling victim to one, PartyLand has you covered! April Fool’s Day is here, and What’s In Store now is… PRANKS!
Whether you’re a subtle trickster who can wait for hours for someone to discover what you’ve done…
To stay ahead of the very best pranksters a stop into your local PartyLand should be at the top of your list of things to do.
PartyLand can even help out if your more silly than mischievous. Learn a magic trick and put on a show for the family! You could even just take turns telling funny stories or jokes! April Fool’s Day is about having fun, so magic might be just the right speed for your really little ones.
If you want to put the “fool” in April Fool’s Day, dress up extra crazy for work or school! PartyLand has a clown section that would do the trick! If all you do is add an over-sized tie to your suit or come in wearing a red clown nose, people will know you’re ready to celebrate!
However you plan to celebrate April Fool’s Day, PartyLand will help you have fun! Just remember that if you pay in cash, all change will be given in Chocolate gold coins…
APRIL FOOLS!!!
See you in the store!
***Items shown in this and other blog posts are subject to availability. If your local PartyLandis sold out of something, ask an employee to help you check another PartyLand location for that item. Shop early for the best selection.***
WHEN: April 1st
WHY: The history isn’t totally clear, but the most popular theory comes from 16th-century France when the start of the new year used to be on April 1st. In 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar, making the new year begin on January 1st.
Some people (fools) didn’t know about the change, and others refused to change (foolish) and continued to celebrate on April 1st. Those who supported the new calendar played tricks on those who didn’t and called them “April Fools.”
This pestering evolved over time into a tradition of pranks on the first day of April!
Party On!
On April Fools’ Day you’re supposed to act completely silly, so there’s no better time to party! If you’re brave enough to host a party loaded with people waiting to pull a wild stunt then go for it! PartyLand makes it easy! Throw a “Fools Rush In Party” before April Fools’ Day. Print invitations sdrawkcab, upside down or in a mirror image. Give invitees a taste of what’s to come by placing invitations inside a “Snake in a Can!”
Devious Decor:
Go crazy with décor, place things and pictures upside down or sideways. Put up “Fresh Paint” gag signs and use decorations from all the different holidays! PartyLand has a big sale after every holiday so stock up then.
Parade of Fools:
Encourage your guests to dress as foolish as they can. Backwards, inside out or just plain wacky!
Foolish Food:
Serve silly cuisine like Beef Jerky, Ding Dongs and Laffy Taffy! Use giant clown shoes or funny hats for snack trays. Having a dinner party? Serve dessert first, main course, salad and then the appetizer.
Try baking a meatloaf cake, frost with colored mashed potatoes and top with candles for a dinner cake! Keep your guests on their toes; mix up the condiments on the table – salt in the sugar bowl and catsup in the mustard jar. Put a fake roach on one of the dishes. Freeze plastic bugs in the ice cubes.
Fun 4 Fools:
Invite fun friends and their jokes and pranks should keep everyone entertained throughout the party. You could also put on a Parade of Fools Fashion Show and give awards to the Most Foolishly Dressed and Most Foolish Dancer. Hire a magician or have a friend demonstrate or teach card/magic tricks.
Favors 4 Fools:
Hand out jokes, gags, tricks or useless white-elephant type gifts. How about Post-its for making “Kick Me” signs!? Your guests will be amused and ready to get you back next year! PartyLand has tons of pranks year round!Go crazy with Fake Bullet Holes, Fake Parking Tickets, Whoopie Cushions, Fart Machines, Shocking Pens & Staplers, Itching Powder, 2-Headed Nickels, Spilled Nail Polish, Hot Gum, Blue Mouth Candy, Belching Powder and tons more!
Fun 4 The FAM:
Make a silly school lunch, with an inside-out sandwich, an apple with a gummy worm or a lunch box full of plastic snakes and spiders!
PARTYLANDPROVERB: Beware those offering gum or candy on April Fool’s Day!
Fire up the grill or pop open the microwave and celebrate! July is National Hot Dog Month, and the 17th is National Hot Dog Day!
These grills provide a large hot dog capacity (25-30 dogs at a time) and flexible work environment with the capability to serve from both sides. Using our slanted hot dog roller grill will increase visibility and impulse sales! Here’s proof: 7-Eleven sells the most grilled hot dogs in North America, 100 million yearly! There’s are on a roller grill! Our grills feature stainless steel rollers and body, two separate on/off switches to operate front rollers or rear rollers and two variable heat controls. This grill will keep your dogs warm and fresh looking hour after hour!
WHEN: April 1st
Foolish Food:
