by Steffi Cappel | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Party Accessories, Summer Pool Party Ideas
What makes any party special is a theme that ties everything together. Did you ever think of hosting a pool party with a pirate theme? Pirates generally ate really well during the first weeks of a cruise. They kept live cows and chickens on board for fresh milk,...
by Steffi Cappel | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
Celebrate spring and enjoy the many benefits of a new floral arrangement in your office and home. These benefits could be the difference between a big sale, a more efficient workforce, a big idea, or increased relaxation, and can be accomplished for as little as...
by Steffi Cappel | Jul 13, 2018 | Halloween, Party Outfits, Sports
Inflatable costumes are gaining popularity! These easy-to-wear Halloween Costumes are a downsized version of an inflatable mascot costume designed in the 1990s. One of the initial inflatable mascots was designed in 1993 for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The sumo...
by Steffi Cappel | May 10, 2018 | Graduation
Whether your child is participating in a graduation ceremony from Preschool to Kindergarten or a Doctoral Hooding, it is a cause for celebration. Graduation is a milestone reached. The ceremony is sometimes called a “Commencement” because graduation...
by Steffi Cappel | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Easter Bunny won’t be the only one wearing bunny ears this spring. Thanks to the friendly folks at Cappel’s, I’ll have little ones at my house with bunny ears, too. Cappel’s has an inexpensive bunny ears headband, tail and bow tie set for just $5.99. It can be...
by Steffi Cappel | Mar 14, 2018 | Blog, St. Patrick's Day
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day 2018! Saint Patricks Day is celebrated on March 17th each year, the anniversary of the death of the patron saint of Ireland. Falling on a Saturday in 2018, this St. Patrick’s day is a perfect opportunity for a theme party! St....
by Steffi Cappel | May 15, 2017 | Blog
Have you heard of a “Fidget Spinner” yet? In the past few weeks these ingenious little toys have captured the attention of a broad range of people around the globe. Yes, around the globe! Many companies in many countries are vying for the limited quantities of...
by Steffi Cappel | Apr 12, 2017 | Blog
10 things to put in your kids’ Easter baskets besides candy! Cappel’s has it – all year ‘round! About 30 family members gathered in the back room of Cappel’s Costume store in downtown Cincinnati on Saturday evening. We were celebrating a college graduation. The...
by Steffi Cappel | Mar 3, 2017 | Cincinnati
As is often the case, there is more than one version of how Bock beer got its name. One goes like this: Sometime during the 17th Century in Munich, Germany, German monk, who’d been drinking beer for its nutritional content during his Lenten fast, tripped and fell over...
by Steffi Cappel | Jun 21, 2016 | Blog, Bridal Party & Weddings
During the upcoming season of weddings, anniversary celebrations, and sleeveless tops and dresses, tattoo cover will become a popular item. If you have some left over product, you might be wondering whether it is still in good condition. Here are some tips to help you...
by Steffi Cappel | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Party Printed Rubber Emoji Bracelets – Dozen package available via website. Individual pieces are available in each of the Cappel’s stores.
by Steffi Cappel | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Cinco De Mayo
In the United States, we celebrate the history and culture of Mexico, not on the date the country celebrates its declaration of independence in 1810 (Sept. 16), but on the 5th of May. The trend for celebrating Cinco de Mayo has been growing each year in the U.S. The...
by Steffi Cappel | Mar 7, 2016 | Blog, St. Patrick's Day
In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday. Shops are closed, bars and restaurants are open and packed from early on. Many Irish citizens go to church in the morning then meet up with family and friends to celebrate later in the day. In our little corner of...
by Steffi Cappel | Dec 15, 2015 | Blog, Christmas
Are you going to a Star Wars Premier or a Star-Wars-themed party? Would you like to be Chewbacca or a Stormtrooper? We have a costume for that. Cappel’s offers a realistic-looking, licensed Chewbacca costume. It includes: a furry jumpsuit, latex mask, latex...
