December 31st, 2011
Jaylor Party Favors is a screen printer and embroidery company that specializes in designing wearable favors for your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah.
They are getting many requests for a hot new Bar/Bat Mitzvah favor: Lacrosse pinnies.
They come in two tone and many colors are available on the eyelet mesh material. They can be customized with each child’s last name or date on the back.
Up to 3 colors can be printed on one
side with any design on the front and back.
For more information, visit their extended profile page in our Vendor Directory.
December 30th, 2011
Readers loved seeing our Mitzvah Family Spotlight from a party in 1979. It is a great example of how much things have changed when it comes to how we celebrate a child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
There have been many advances over the past decade in the world of technology and we are starting to see how these are now influencing the event industry and our celebrations.
Here are some examples of how our parties have gone hi-tech!
1. Kids can now be tutored online using Skype, ichat and can learn torah portions and prayers with apps.
Michael Marcus tutors children around the country using iChat and/or Skype to prepare them for the ceremony that he officiates
Oliner Graphics app for $1.99 teaches children three simple blessings that are broken down into a line-by-line format with audio and visuals in Hebrew, English and a transliteration
2. Many are using Websites like Paperlesspost.com to send invites or creating Websites giving guests a URL to visit.
With PaperLessPost.com guests receive the above invitation via their email
Simon Elliot Events creates Websites to match your party’s theme
3. Many people are creating their own albums due to the many easy to use online photo services like Kodak Gallery, Shutter Fly, Blurb.com and Apple.
This 48 page coffee table book was created on Blurb.com for $110.00
4. Entertainment companies are giving kids what they want: Facebook stations, Angry Birds games etc.
Facebook station from Creative Games
A Digital Graffiti Wall from Interactive Entertainment Concepts allows your guests to “paint” on pictures. Instead of real paint, when they press the cap, the can sprays infra red light, which is tracked by a computer as it moves across the screen
5. Favors are starting to have QR Codes so guests can get a special message or be sent to a Website with photos after the party.
From thecoolestgiveaways.com, a QR Code is used on a T-shirt and led guests to a party Website
This T-shirt favor is from A Promos USA/ImageMaker. When guests click on the QR code on the sleeve, they are led to a special designated web page on the A Promos USA Website which would feature a thank you note from the Bar/Bat Mitzvah child
7. Young guests can text messages during a party that appear on the DJ’s screen wishing the guest of honor a Mazel Tov.
Entertainment Tonite can provide a phone number where guests can text messages to the guest of honor
8. The iSign, from Simon Elliot Events is a digital way to have guests sign-in and leave special messages for guests.
The iSign can be customized for your child’s theme
After your event, your child will receive a book filled with their friends messages
8. Savvy computer literate families are creating their own montages – usually the child can edit right on their Mac computer.
9. Kids are raising lots of money with their Mitzvah Projects due to social media.
Crowdrise allows users to create their own fundraising pages for free and get friends, family and other Crowdrise participants to sponsor their volunteer projects
10. Gift giving for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah child got easier with sites like DepositAGift.com:
At DepositAGift.com, they help you create a personalized cash registry for your child, so you can politely ask guests to give cash for things your child really wants or needs
Did your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration go hi tech? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
December 21st, 2011
What do you get the Bar/Bat Mitzvah kid who has everything? A custom bobblehead!
AllBobbleheads.com can create a customized bobblehead which makes the perfect memorable Bar/Bat Mitzvah gift.
Your bobblehead doll will look just like the photos you send them – with great detail. They require a good front and side view to capture the look of the person you desire to have made into a bobblehead.
Most of the bobbleheads are between 6.5 to 7.5 inches. Sizes can vary as all of our pieces are hand made.
A custom bobblehead can also be used as a cake topper, favor or place card.
For more information, visit Allbobbleheads.com.
December 21st, 2011
Brighten up your Bar/Bat Mitzvah reception with neon colors!
Lately, we have been seeing neon appear in various Bar/Bat Mitzvah elements.
Whether you want to make it a theme or just add a little pop for your child’s invitation, table decor, favors or cake, take a look at some of the ideas we have rounded up and go bold!
A neon candy bar from Michael Jurick Photography
A green neon invitation from Write Next Door
Neon decor from Atmosphere Lounge Dezinz
The forever stamp is in neon and is something you should be stocking up on to use for your R.S.V.P.’s and/or thank you envelopes
This neon invitation from Helene Dorfman, RSVP is part of an upcoming Mitzvah Family Spotlight where neon was the theme
Pinnies from thecoolestgiveaways.com
Party Interiors & My Glow Party provided the decor and lighting for this neon glow party
Multi-colored neon slinkys create this interesting ceiling treatment from Jersey Street Furniture and Jamie K Photography
RSVP Parties Inc. created neon decor for a Bat Mitzvah
Balloon Artistry created a Hollywood theme Mitzvah with a hot pink and green color palette
Hot pink and green neon martini glasses added to the festivities at a Bat Mitzvah by Just Jayne Events
A Promos USA dba The Imagemaker created this colorful neon sweatshirt
Pink Cake Box created this neon cake for a B’nei Mitzvah. The top of the cake includes a logo with neon closed rings and LED lights. Various logos dot the other cake tiers and neon stars, polka dots and stripes complete the theme
Light up acrylic bars in neon colors from NY Lounge Decor
A neon design from Jaylor Party Favors
Did you use neon colors in your Bar/Bat Mitzvah decor? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
December 18th, 2011
Emma Newman celebrated her Bat Mitzvah in November, 2011 and completed a terrific Mitzvah Project that’s easy to do in any city or town around the country!
She called her project, “Make A Sandwich Day” and with the help of family and friends, made sandwiches for the homeless and donated the food to The Inn who serve the hungry and homeless Long Islanders with dignity, respect and love.
We spoke with Emma to get more details about her project:
MM: Why did you decide on Make A Sandwich Day for your Mitzvah Project?
EN: I decided to make sandwiches because the food pantries are low in supplies since there are so many people out of work. People have lost their homes because of the economy. I wanted to help many people who can’t afford to buy food to survive.
MM: How many people showed up to help you on the day you made sandwiches?
EN: About 40 friends and family came to my house during the day to help make the sandwiches and donate supplies.
MM: How did you get the word out about the sandwich making day?
EN: We sent out an evite invitation to all our friends and family inviting them to our house on a particular Sunday with a 4 hour window of time. We asked them to help make sandwiches or donate supplies. We also sent out reminders the day of the event.
MM: There could be other families reading this who would like to do the same thing. Please explain exactly what you did?
EN: We purchased 30 pounds of cold cuts, used 500 baggies and 40 loaves of bread! With the help of our 40 friends and family we created 491 sandwiches which we stored in coolers all over our house and in our refrigerator until we could bring them to The Inn.
MM: What happened on the day you delivered the sandwiches to The Inn?
EN: We had called in advance to make sure they needed the sandwiches. The soup kitchen was very crowded and there were volunteers all over making baskets of food and having a coat drive. They welcomed us and thanked us.
Great job Emma! We would like to thank Emma for sharing her Mitzvah Project with our readers.
December 18th, 2011
Gourmet food trucks are very popular, especially as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah ending treat!
We have written about Tobo Foods, Gorilla Cheese NYC, The Frying Dutchman, Sweetery NYC, Eddie’s Pizza, Wafel and Dinges and Kosher To Go trucks.
Now we are bringing you another exciting truck option for your next event – cupcakes!
The Cupcake Stop has become an instant NYC favorite and now has storefront locations too. They can make a special stop at your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah where they can set up inside your event or serve your guests outside from one of their famous trucks.
The Cupcake Stop truck
Delicious cupcakes!
Bat Mitzvah girl Taylor in front of her customized truck!
Their fall collection includes: Sweet Potato Pie, Carrot Cake and Apple Pie A La Mode! Two of the best sellers are the Red Velvet and a French toast cupcake.
They also have a full coffee bar, and cookies and brownies.
Oh and in case you need to have a little more incentive, they won “Best Cupcake” on the Food Network’s “Food Feud’s.”
For more information or to book an event call 973-744-2400.
December 16th, 2011
We learned about GiftRapped.com in November and featured them as a Mitzvah Find.
Our mission is to bring our readers unique and special ideas for their child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah and we wanted our holiday greeting to be different too, so we reached out to GiftRapped!
After providing them with photos and information about our Website, we are excited to bring you our 1 minute Giftrapped Holiday song and our best wishes for a terrific holiday season!
Watch here
We hope you enjoy!
From the Mitzvah Market Team
December 14th, 2011
We all like to personalize our child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah service and/or celebration.
The invitation is the first thing your guests will see and can set the tone for the event.
We wanted to share some creative and unique RSVP cards that can add fun and even more personalization to your event.
Zimesioncards.com created a basketball themed RSVP for a family with a sports themed Bar Mitzvah invitation.The card is cut in the shape of a shoe and the colors matched the colors of the event
This RSVP card from Party Perfect Orlando was for a Willy Wonka themed party. We love the cute rhyme reminiscent of the oompa loompa song from the movie
A cute RSVP card from Ribbon Box Events utilizing the fonts of a few board games…do you know them all?
We’ve seen many RSVP’s using the child’s name. This one asks guests for an email address in case of a Mitzvah emergency like the weather!
From Proper Notice, this RSVP incorporates the party’s tennis theme!
From the Farber “Adamcrombie” Bar Mitzvah Family Spotlight, this invitation looked like the packing slip from an Abercrombie store and featured a perforated RSVP postcard at the bottom
Did your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration start off with a clever RSVP? Let us know at info@MitzvahMarket.com.
December 14th, 2011
We recently saw Hoda Kotb on NBC’s TODAY raving about this new product!
Inside one little cup of My Cup Of Cake are all the ingredients you need to create your very own delicious, all-natural Belgian chocolate cake. In just three minutes, you can whip up a luscious dessert that’s fun, fast and easy.
This is a great Mitzvah Exit treat. They can print your personal logo right on My Cup Of Cake. Just email them your hi-res art and their design team will do the rest.
There’s a minimum requirement of 100 per order.
You can also order their delicious “soufflé pack” refills.
For more information, visit their Website.
December 11th, 2011
While doing a color theme for a Bat Mitzvah might sound simple, Dylan’s version took color themes to a whole new level. Clearly Dylan loves pink!
Her “Pretty in Pink” party at the beautiful Crow Canyon Country Club in San Ramon, California was done to girly perfection by San Francisco Bay Area Event Planners “The Simcha Sisters.”
All photographs were provided by Cheryl Bigman Photography.
Dylan’s beautiful party sign combined glitz with frilly pink tulle.
Pink bows and beautiful table linens by Napa Valley Linens added to the classy decor of this event
The signage and balloon decor was created by Leanne at Balloon Thrills
Dylan’s beautiful dress matched the decor
Anne Mendenhall created the floral centerpieces that were made to look like cupcakes
Each table was named after a different type of candy
Dylan’s sign-in board and gift table featured a custom pink hat box for guests to place their gift cards and a looping slideshow of pictures taken that morning at the Bat Mitzvah. And yes, Dylan is a huge Justin Bieber fan so he had to be there too!
The custom gift box
Cocktail hour drink menu featured pink “Dylantini’s”
Adorable cupcake place card holders guided guests to their assigned tables
Dylan’s Candy Bar was a huge hit featuring all pink and white sweet treats, many of which came from the famous Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York
Beautifully presented with custom cartons for the kids to fill up with candy
We thank Cheryl Bigman Photography for sharing Dylan’s celebration with our readers.
