Spring is here, and the sales are sprouting up everywhere. Right now you can get an extra 25% off of already reduced prices for the Spring Cleaning Sale at BuyCostumes. More than just a costume shop, BuyCostumes is also a party supply store with great prices on party accessories for all types of party themes. They also carry awesome decor items, wigs, hats, makeup and accessories.

COUPON: Get an extra 25% off by using Coupon Code SPRING25 during checkout.

Can’t think of what you need to get? How about some Luau decorations for that backyard party this summer, or that graduation party that’s so fast approaching. Perhaps a costume for little Susy’s school project, or maybe even get a head start on your Halloween costume? Just keep your mind open and hurry up and save!

I’ve had some exciting experiences this past year, but they weren’t the awesome fun kind you can get from Signature Days or Great American Days. Most people, including myself, would like to try new things, visit new places, and learn new skills, which is exactly why these make perfect additions to our New Year’s Resolutions list.

The beauty of an experience gift is that they are planned experiences and activities that can make positive changes in people’s lives. There are so many to choose from that there really is something for everyone.
Some of the more popular experiences are:
NASCAR, Dinner Cruises, Fighter Pilot, Cooking Classes, and Helicopter Tours.
Some of the more unique and unusual are:
Personal Jazz Performance, Rock ‘n Roll fantasy camp, be an Interior Designer, learn to DJ, Kids artistic discovery, and more.

Obviously these can make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or just for the fun of it. These are all location based as some cities can offer certain experiences others can’t. This allows for either a truly memorable trip away from home, a fun surprise for a visiting family member, or, for those who live in big cities, just an easy way to get someone out of their house.

Some of my personal favorites are:
Private Raw Food Course, Vegetarian Cooking Class, Kids Drawing Class, Kids Surf Party, Stunt School, Skydiving, and Hot Air Balloon Rides. I’d look forward to any one of these experiences for myself if you are interested in buying me a gift certificate.

Where can I get these exciting experiences?
Great American Days and/or Signature Days. Both provide experiences as low as $50 with some experiences up into the $1000’s and both seem to have many options for many popular cities.

COUPON: Save 10% OFF at Signature Days, when you use coupon code SIGJASOND at checkout.

It’s summer time and we’re all going to be spending a lot more time in our pools. You may not have one, but your neighbor probably does, and you’ll go to at least a couple pool parties this summer, right? Well then the only thing stopping you from being the coolest pool party guest or host is having a motorized pool lounger … or two.

Seriously though, who wouldn’t want a ride on this sweet double joystick double thrusters pool lounger that can not only get you from one end to the other with out getting wet, but can do 360 spins? Weeeeeeeee!!! To top it off this bad boy has a drink cozy, and comes with air pump so you don’t look like a chump blowing up your pool lounger with your own lungs while everyone is already having fun. Get your motorized pool lounger now.

$149.95

Feel free to kick it up a notch at your own pool party with this remote controlled floating serving tray that holds 5 drinks and 16 ounces of snacks. Just imagine yourself relaxing in your sweet crystal clear pool on your motorized lounger, drifting in the slight breeze and when the sun is too much you motor over into the shade. Then when hunger or thirst strikes you beckon your floating snacks with a flip of a button and chow down. Just keep in mind that there are five 12 oz. drink holders and your bladder can only hold so much. But then again if you are by yourself and it’s your pool …

$49.95

Plum Party is definitely the cutest online party supply store, and right now they’re the cheapest, too. Until June 10th you can get %25 off your entire order. This discount coupon can also be applied to all the items in the all ready marked down SALE category for combined savings of up to 75%! Since outdoor party season is fast approaching, now is a great time to stock up on discount party supplies for your themed events: Graduation, 4th of July, Pool Party, summer birthdays, Luau, Beach Party, etc. They also carry other goodies like bold, modern tableware from French Bull, and equally daring accessories from Tepper Jackson.

COUPON: Get %25 off! Enter plum25 at checkout to get your discount. Offer expires June 10, 2007.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End opened today, well technically there were advanced showings last night at 8pm and midnight at some theaters. This movie can claim fame to the widest North American release ever, 4,362 theaters, and has projected making up to $200 million this weekend alone. Along with it’s fan-pleasing length of 2 hours and 47 minutes I hear this movie ties up loose ends, brings all three movie story lines together, and all the mysteries become clear to us fans. Read the split movie reviews over at Rotten Tomatoes and get a feel for what you are in for.

I hope you’ve watched the other two Pirates of the Caribbean movies on DVD within the past week to refresh your memories. Then when you get home from the third installment, you’ll undoubtedly be in the mood to dress like a pirate, talk like a pirate, perhaps even get a badge to show off your pirate name. If you can hold on to your love of pirates until Halloween then I’d suggest taking a look at the new Pirates of the Caribbean costumes coming out this year. Is your birthday coming soon, or do you just want to throw a huge pirate themed party? Be sure to check out all the pirate party supplies we’ve scrounged up from trusted online stores.

Are you looking for a new feel to your computer experience? Commandeer your entire Windows interface with a pirate theme sure to impress any scurvy swashbuckler. Available now, this pirate theme was created by Stardock Design to WOW everyone who uses it.

Looking for the perfect retro inspired cocktail glass and/or cocktail shaker? Blast off with this rocket shaped cocktail shaker, with matching cocktail glasses, and just sit back and enjoy the ride.

This retro inspired rocket design is an exclusive to the After5 Catalog, so there is no need to go looking elsewhere for such a unique item. Made of stainless steel and able to hold 16 ounces of the “rocket fuel” of your choice this cocktail shaker is ready to take you and your party guests back in time to a more space fascinated time.

$39.99 – $119.99

If you haven’t already noticed it’s the 30th anniversary of Star Wars (1977-2007); so we all have a reason to celebrate the entire year. Well, at least Star Wars fans, like myself, have a reason to. What’s the universal sign of celebration? Cake! Everyone loves cake, and most people love Star Wars, and I just want to bring those two things together.

If one were so inclined they could adorn their Star Wars costume and fly hundreds of miles to the official Celebration IV to be surrounded by Force sensitive people and the creators of Star Wars. Or perhaps you can join me and others with bad motivators and just buy a Star Wars cake pan off eBay and celebrate at home with friends and family.

I can envision multiple weekends being filled with Star Wars movies and cartoons coupled with delicious cake shaped and frosted like Darth Vader, R2-D2, C-3PO, Boba Fett, and more.

Does your sweet tooth require more than just cake? Check out the Star Wars cookbook or the Star Wars Party Book and supplement your celebration with Wookie cookies and other Galactic specialties.

It’s spring time, and Easter is just around the corner, which translates to a lot more get-togethers with friends and family. Laughter is heeling and these Pick Your Nose party cups will make anyone giggle, not to mention create many timeless picture opportunities. So invite your family and friends, get your camera charged up, and drink until your heart stops … from all the laughter.

You get 24 12-oz paper cups in each pack, evenly divided between male and female noses, to experiment with new styles of facial hair and noses.

If you haven’t already gotten your party supplies for Easter make it easier on yourself and shop online to have them delivered so you can get on with your life.

$7.49

Call them drink markers, drink hangers, or just plain fun, Mable’s has always been a fan of cocktail glass decorations. Due to the success of the cocktail monkeys, mermaids, and elephants the powers-that-be have created some new friends to hang from our cocktail glasses.

Now you can adorn your beverage of choice with a black cat cocktail buddy (for that retro look) or a red demon, complete with pitch fork (for that little devil in all of us). Each box comes with about 50 little drink hangers to help your party goers remember which glass is theirs.

Whether you’re throwing a small lounge party or a big open bar type party these cocktail hangers always get rave reviews. I suggest handing out one for each drink refill so by the end of the night, or early morning, everyone can review how many drinks much fun they had. Come Monday morning your party goers can hang these from their cubicle, office desk, office lamp, etc. and they will forever remember the great time they had at your party. You can also use these as secret invitations; just hand out one to each coworker you’d like to have attend your get together and they’ll know whose house to be at this weekend.

Got any other ideas or past experiences with these little drink markers? Leave a comment and share it with everyone.

$6.99 – $8.99

From the great user reviews on this site I was immediately convinced the LCR Dice make a fun game the entire family can enjoy. The simplicity of the game makes it portable, easy to learn, and adaptable for kids and adults. The LCR game is also a great way to get the party started, especially when there is more on the line then the included plastic chips.

As many of the adult reviews of the LCR dice game will tell you, the game gets much more interesting, and addicting when you play with real money. Be it dimes, quarters, or full dollar bills everyone involved will enjoy the thrill of rolling the dice to see who wins it all. For a more exciting kids game try using candy (or little dried fruits) instead of the plastic chips. Get the best deal on the LCR dice game, including shipping, from AreYouGame.

The game explained: 3 dice are labeled with L’s, C’s, R’s, and dots, which determine where the roller’s chips will go. The number of L’s rolled indicates the number of chips to be passed to the player on the left, the number of R’s rolled indicates the number of chips to be passed to the player on the right, and the number of C’s rolled indicates the number of chips to be placed in the center, or “pot”. (The dots are neutral and players do not pass any chips). The last player with chips, wins the game. It’s that simple!

$5.98