From themed birthday celebrations in the conference room to “The Dundies" award show hosted at Chili's, the folks at Dunder Mifflin Scranton know how to party. In fact, they even have their own planning committee. So, we had to look to Dwight, Jim, Pam, Michael, and the rest of the crew for inspiration on hosting a casual, laid-back shindig. Here are some ideas for food and drink, decor, activities, and more that won’t break the budget...
Jolly Holiday Table Setting
This curated party in a box includes everything you need to create a profesh-looking tablescape with minimal effort. It contains dinner and salad plates, napkins, and plastic cutlery. Pricing starts at $50.50 for a setting for eight guests.
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Tinsel Bauble Place Card Holders
If you’re having a sit-down meal this year, you can easily dress up the table with these sparkly place card holders. A set of four costs $13.95 and includes white card notelets.
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Bell’s Reines Cookies
D.C.-based, woman- and Black-owned gourmet cookie company Bell’s Reines specializes in small-batch miniature cookies. Its current selection includes classics like snickerdoodle and chocolate chip as well as unique flavors like matcha white chip and lemon plus gluten-free options. Snack packs ($23.95 for a set of six) and assorted cookie tins (starting at $19.95) are available.
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Welcome to the Nuthouse Beverage Napkins
These beverage napkins from Gatherings by Curated Paperie feature holiday nutcrackers and a cheeky saying that sums up many offices. A pack of 20 costs $6.95.
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Conversation Paper Coasters
These conversation paper coasters from Bonjour Fête ($25 for a set of 20) are reversible with a Santa illustration on the front and a holiday-themed question or conversation cue on the back like “Would you rather be an elf or a reindeer?”
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Corporate Holiday Party Backdrop
Choose between a gold or silver snap-tube frame for this festive photo booth wall ($699.99), which can be customized with your company logo. Backdrop.com features an integrated design tool to DIY or you can hire a designer through the site for an additional cost.
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Holiday Glasses
Pair these fun, festive glasses with a backdrop for a playful photo moment at any party, for $6.95 each and with nine designs to choose from.
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Custom Mugs
Inspired by Michael Scott’s “World’s Best Boss” mug, gift employees a custom cup from VistaPrint (starting at $9.96) emblazoned with the company logo or a picture of their pet. It’s almost as good as a handmade oven mitt or iPod.
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Santa To-Go Cups
Decorate the big guy with these coffee cups from Gatherings by Curated Paperie. A set of eight 16-ounce cups with sleeves and lids costs $11.95 and comes with stickers for adorning Santa’s mug.
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Karaoke Dice Set
This karaoke dice set from Bonjour Fête ($22) includes three oversize wooden dice in pretty hues with seasonal patterns. You play by rolling the dice to find your song and action, such as "Sing Deck the Halls...with a funny accent."
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Simply Spiked Cranberry
Simply Spiked recently introduced two new seasonal flavors: signature cranberry and apple cranberry. The limited-time flavors are available in 12-packs at retailers nationwide.
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SIXEM Sour Patch Kids
This new game from Hootenanny Games is a branded version of the dice game that’s a bit like bingo and tic-tac-toe. In SIXEM Sour Patch Kids ($21.99), players choose their favorite Sour Patch Kids game board and race to match the patterns by rolling the dice. Players can also turn “sour” and erase their competitors' progress or play “sweet” to give X’s. The first player to match the pattern with six X’s in a row wins.
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