| Western themed parties are gaining popularity | | | | and fill them with goodies for kids' take-home |
| among kids of all ages. Casual and fun, they're the | | | | bags. Or line them with red bandanas and fill them |
| perfect way to celebrate a birthday or welcome | | | | with chips or other snacks. Hang them from the |
| the beginning of summer vacation. Western | | | | ceiling wrapped with strands of Christmas lights, |
| parties can be designed with both boys and girls in | | | | or use them in centerpiece arrangements. You |
| mind, offering a little something to everyone and | | | | can even deliver the party invitations rolled up |
| a chance for your child to invite all of his or her | | | | inside cowboy party hats, with a note asking your |
| favorite classmates. Must-have accessories include | | | | guests to wear the hats to the event. |
| everything from sheriff's stars to bandanas, but | | | | Hats are also great to use in party games. Stack |
| the most important, of course, is the cowboy | | | | up six cowboy party hats in a pyramid pattern, |
| party hat. | | | | and let the kids throw beanbags or tennis balls to |
| Cowboy party hats can be purchased in party | | | | knock them down. This Western twist on the |
| supply stores, toy stores, and online at sites. | | | | classic milk bottle carnival game is safe - and quiet! |
| Available in everything from straw to foam, | | | | - ensuring that none of your young guests will get |
| you're sure to find the perfect cowboy party | | | | hurt. Another game includes turning a series of |
| hats to fit your theme, and your budget. Kids | | | | cowboy party hats upside down and letting each |
| love to play dress up, and a cowboy party hat | | | | child toss beanbags into them. The farthest hats |
| immediately sets the mood for ropin', ridin', and | | | | are worth more points and garner a bigger prize! |
| cake eatin'! Boys and girls alike will be thrilled when | | | | There is really no end to the possibilities, and the |
| their young party host presents them with their | | | | uses for these inexpensive and easy-to-find party |
| very own hat and names them an honorary | | | | hats are limited only by your own creativity. No |
| deputy for the day. You might consider | | | | cowboy is complete with out his trusty hat, and |
| personalising each hat with the child's name, or | | | | no Western party would be complete without |
| including a fun craft activity that allows each child | | | | cowboy party hats! |
| to decorate his or her own hat. | | | | Copyright the partytimeshop 2006 |
| If you're looking for a way to jazz up your | | | | You may use this article provided you use it in its |
| decorations at your Western themed kids' party, | | | | entirety, and do not change add or remove any |
| hats are the way to go. Cowboy party hats can | | | | text. |
| fill a multitude of roles. Turn them upside down | | | | |