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    {Holiday Gift Guide} Smarty Had A Party Review (& Giveaway Ends 11/23)

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    ABOUT:

    Smarty Had A Party is the premier online retailer of elegant disposable dinnerware, offering an attractive alternative for classy parties, weddings, holidays and elegant events, at a substantial cost-savings over rentals. Although these dishes are sturdy and elegant enough to be used for an important event, they can be conveniently disposed of, and all at reasonable price. The products range from Cocktail Glasses to dinner plates to linens and centerpieces; Smarty Had a Party has everything to make a perfect party or event!

    MY THOUGHTS:

    Every year for Christmas we go to my grandma’s house in Chicago for dinner.  I don’t remember when she stopped using her China dishes, maybe when my boys were born, but as a replacement she would put out what I called “fancy plasticware.”  It was plastic silverware that looked real, and I am still amazed at how real it looks.  I then started thinking how easy it is to throw everything away, rather than try to clean everything after a big party.  Now don’t get me wrong, I am all about recycling and reusing, but sometimes disposable comes in handy too.  For example, if you are throwing a party Wedding or Baby shower somewhere and are providing your own food and dishes, then its not like you are going to slap some paper plates and white plastic silverware on the tables.  Smarty Had A Party allows you to buy fancy looking party and dinnerware at affordable prices that help with the finishing touches of the party!

    I got the chance to review a Party Pack for 16 people, which includes:

    10.25″ Classicware white plates
    7.5″ Classicware white plates
    10 oz Classicware white bowls
    8 oz Classicware white coffee mugs
    Reflections Long Dinner Forks
    Reflections Grand Heavy Knifes
    Reflections Spoons

    I set everything out already and it really does look nice, and I am usually a China lover for events.  I plan to set everything out for Thanksgiving this year instead of my China to see everyone’s reactions!  I think I will be less nervous too with these plastic dishes than I am when people are handling my China, especially my very active sons and siblings.  I also plan to re-use any of the items I can as they all seem pretty durable so I am thinking I can get a few more uses out of them!  So for my little Thanksgiving dinner I can wash the dishes and store them for our next party or if someone throws it away I don’t have to worry.

    Overall, I really like the concept of Smarty Had A Party because as someone who throws a lot of parties, it is nice to have nicer dishes, cups, and other items, rather than the cheap plates that fall apart and don’t match the rest of my décor!

    BUY IT: Visit the Smarty Had A Party website to check out what’s available!  They also offer free ground shipping on all orders over $275.00.

    WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive a set of two Mini Lanterns with Hanger

    TO ENTER:  Leave a party/event planning tip on how you re-use or save money!


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    Comments

    2. Traci66 says

      I always make all the favors and decorations myself, and save them in totes for future use.
      ozzykelley1 at yahoo dot com

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    14. kathy pease says

      i save money by using coupons my store doubles them and i end up saving more than i spend..a great place to get coupons is on ebay you can get a lot of 100 coupons for around 2 bucks or if your looking for special coupons for something at your party just search for the coupon you want of the brand or item of food 🙂

      Reply

    28. Heather W says

      Keep a box full of left over everything. You never know when you’ll need green napkins or purple balloons!
      Lovefool827 (at) yahoo (dotcom)

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    35. Kim W. says

      We like to do parties where everyone brings a dish to pass. So great trying everyone’s dishes and so much cheaper for the host!

      Reply

    43. Raven In A Blue Room says

      I love the Blue Light Cubes

      Thank you for hosting this giveaway

      Louis
      schnitzomage {at} gmail {dot} com

      Reply

    71. Trisha Lynn says

      For my daughters bday parties I reuse decorations and party supplies from the year before she is young enough that a princess is still a princess each year!!

      Reply

    88. nan lara says

      i buy paper plates when they go on sale after the holiday and use them the next year
      nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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    96. Marjorie Whitney says

      When there are people I enjoy the company of on a regular basis, I try to remember to add their likes/dislikes to an index card.
      It vastly improves the chances that I can sreve at least some things on everyone’s “like” list!

      Reply

    104. brandlyn says

      I try to buy party things at the 1 Dollar Store. Everything in there is only $1 and you can get balloon,invitations, plates. etc. Save lots of money.

      Reply

    112. susan says

      This might sound silly however writing our the whole menu and ingredients for the party really helps to alleviate any last minute rush shopping!

      Reply

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