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DISCOVER INSPIRED WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR GRAD WITH DELICIOUS FOOD, MEMORY-MAKING ACTIVITIES, GREAT GIFTS AND EVEN A FEW BUDGET-CONSCIOUS TIPS FOR HOSTING
A GATHERING TO REMEMBER.
Best grad Party Ideas
Attach balloons in school colors to a frame—like this hoop—to create a colorful focal point or a backdrop for photos.
1 Hoop it up!
Order Hy-Vee Bakery Fresh cupcakes frosted
in a sequence of hues for an ombré effect or any color you’d like. Choose cake flavors and icing colors and Display on a tiered
cupcake stand to highlight the light-to-dark color progression.
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serve it on a platter
set out espresso and iced-coffee makers so guests can sample a variety of single-serve gourmet coffees and flavored creamers.
coffee break
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Keep things active by setting up backyard croquet, badminton and other games you can purchase at Hy-Vee. Challenge kids to play adults for a little friendly competition, and award prizes to the winners.
4 lawn party
Create a box for guests to
provide tips for the new grad on
how to navigate college life. Put out a
stack of index cards and plenty of pens
for writing this helpful (or funny!) advice.
Rediscover childhood treats with jelly beans, circus peanuts, gummi worms, black licorice twists and other retro candy from The Candy Shoppe at Hy-Vee.
ORDER CUSTOMIZED COOKIES from the hy-vee bakery, then place in take-home bags printed with the grad’s name, class year and a clever or poignant message.
COOKIE time
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decorate tables with a simple runner and inexpensive carnations and candies. complete the setting using paper plates, cups and napkins in complementary colors.
table that
With Hy-Vee’s help, you can throw a party that’s memorable
and economical.
Budget
Friendly
make take-home bags of popcorn, an inexpensive food easily customized by adding raisins, m&M’s, peanuts, roasted soybeans or other snacks.
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get poppin’
when grilling for a crowd, buy
hy-vee meat bundle packs for extra savings
compared to items purchased separately. choose from 10 different meat bundles—starting at $30 for 50 lb. of meat—featuring various combinations of brats, patties, chops and more.
bundle up
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This has the makings of a Mexican fiesta featuring generous portions of refried beans, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes, olives, green onions and shredded cheese.
COST: $25
SERVES: 20 people.
try these options from hy-vee catering
Everyone likes pizza, which is why Hy-Vee catering offers a tempting pizza bar— starting at $9 per person—including choice of three large pizzas, caesar salad and breadsticks.
pizza party
capture your grad’s personality or favorite sport or hobby with a tailor-made cake. contact your hy-vee bakery for ideas and ordering information.
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Wrap ribbon around tubular snacks such as pirouette cookies or Swiss rolls. Or make your own thrifty “diplomas” with ultra-thin slices of Hy-Vee cheese.
These miniature charcuterie “boards” are easy to put together with Hy-Vee specialty meats and cheeses, as well as Short Cuts fruits and veggies.
Set up a s’mores bar with Hy-Vee marshmallows, Crav’n Flavor graham crackers and Hy-Vee milk chocolate stars. Use a fire pit, grill or even a microwave for toasting the marshmallows.
s’more Fun
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Let guests fill their own cones with scoops of ice cream.
Hy-Vee offers many delectable options including value-
priced We All Scream!
vanilla, premium Ice
Cream Factory
cobalt cookie
and more.
ice cream dream
Re-create an old-fashioned soda shop by setting out mason jars with paper straws. Stock a range of beverages—cola, sparkling water, Whistling Tea, Hy-Vee lemonade, Hy-Vee
2-liter soda, Gustare Vita cream soda and Hy-Vee Simply Ice—plus flavored Torani syrups and sliced fruit, so guests can make their own soda shop drinks.
SODA STAND
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design a fun photo-shoot backdrop with a colorful, customized balloon bouquet from hy-vee. guests can write funny messages with markers on a dry-erase board as a unique way to commemorate
the occasion.
photo op
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Paint an inexpensive pegboard, then use hooks or wooden dowels to hold baked soft pretzels from Hy-Vee. Below the wall, set out condiments to accompany the pretzels, such as ranch dressing, melted cheese dip and yellow and stone-ground mustards.
PRETZEL WALL
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looking for a special graduation gift? Hy-vee has kitchen essentials, gift cards and fashionable apparel items for the grad’s next stage in life.
Hy-Vee Has Gifts
This k-Mini Plus single-serve coffee maker is designed to fit into tight spaces at less than 5 inches wide and brews 6 to 12 oz. of delicious coffee from any k-cup. and It is
tall enough to fit
travel mugs!
Keurig
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Give the gift that never goes out of style
and is always received with a smile. Hy-Vee
offers a variety of gift cards from credit
card companies, as well as popular
retailers and restaurants.
these gifts from hy-vee will suit grads headed out into the world.
more options
The unique insulation keeps beverages hot or cold for hours to take along for the day’s classes or study session.
25 Hydro Flask
The blender’s extractors break down the cell walls of fruits and veggies to create delicious, nutrient-dense smoothies.
This 1.7-liter kettle has a classic design and boils water quickly. Color changing technology indicates heat level.
Featuring wide slots to accommodate bagels, this toaster also has a defrost function and adjustable browning control.
Activewear from the Joe Fresh line of comfortable, stylish apparel at Hy-Vee makes a thoughtful grad gift. Shop in select stores.
on-the-go gear
JOE FRESH
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Lunch or snacks stay cool until meal time, and the fully lined interior makes cleanup a breeze.
26 Hydro Flask
Lunch Box
Cold drinks remain cool for 18 hours
and hot for 6 hours, with reduced condensation on the outside of the cup.
27 Bubba Tumbler
Stackable small twist top containers are safe to use in the freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
28 Simply Done Containers
Pressing is no problem with this lightweight iron’s dry and multiple steam settings.
29 Silhouette
Steam/Dry Iron
Fiesta
Dip Tray
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DISCOVER INSPIRED WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOUR GRAD WITH DELICIOUS FOOD, MEMORY-MAKING ACTIVITIES, GREAT GIFTS AND EVEN A FEW BUDGET-CONSCIOUS TIPS FOR HOSTING
A GATHERING TO REMEMBER.
Give guests a fresh and light snacking option packed with bite-size vegetables including carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, peas and ranch dressing.
COST: $45
SERVES: 12 to 16 people.
Veggie Tray
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Sandwich lovers will delight in the fixings here: Choice of premium Di Lusso deli meats and cheeses on Hy-Vee Bakery fresh cocktail white or wheat rolls.
COST: $30
SERVES: 24 people.
Piccolo Panino tray
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5 from the heart
6 yesteryear yums
16 hand out diplomas
18 charcuterie cups
23 ALWAYS APPRECIATED
30 Nutribullet
31 Chefman Electric Kettle
32 Toastmaster 2-Slice toaster
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6 yesteryear yums
30 Nutribullet
lawn party
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16 hand out diplomas
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charcuterie cups
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Chefman Electric Kettle
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