18Dec / 2019

1st Annual “Grinchmas” for Off the Street Club!

“What if Christmas, the Grinch thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more…” 💚

Last night was a magical night for about 50 kids from the Off The Street Club in Chicago, as they were able to celebrate Christmas thanks to the amazing team at AMJSE!

Since 1983 the kids of the Off The Street Club have been able to celebrate a Christmas thanks to Chicago based The Meeting House. However last year The Meeting House closed its doors and sold off their inventory to AMJ Spectacular Events which meant no Christmas event for the more than 50 kids who participate in the event each year.

When Lindsey Rhea and her siblings realized that there would not be a Christmas event, they all rallied together and decided to put on the event themselves. “We just couldn’t let those kids not have a Christmas for most of them it is the only Christmas they will have,” said Lindsey Rhea, of AMJSE.

Founded in 1900, Off The Street Club is Chicago’s oldest boys and girls club. Currently serving more than 3,000 kids in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the country, West Garfield Park. They are truly grateful to all the supporters, including the Chicago advertising, marketing and media community. Providing a place where kids can truly find hope. Every child seeking a safe place to go is welcome to join for games, play and mentorship.

AMJSE would like to give a shout out and HUGE THANK YOU to every single person who donated gifts & their time to the kids of Off The Street Club! “We could not have done our “first season” of Grinchmas without you!”

From the kids shocked faces walking in the door, to their exit each snuggled in a blanket and with bags full of goodies, it was a whirlwind of fun 🎁 Our hearts are so full! Thank you all again. December 15, 2020- let’s do it again!

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11Jun / 2018

Perfect 4th of July Party Planning!

Before you know it, summer will be in full swing. For those of us who love to barbeque, this means that the most beloved holiday of all is here: the 4th of July. This Independence Day, why not celebrate in style with the perfect July 4th party?

If you’re looking to have a killer 4th of July bash, read on to discover some handy party planning tips from AMJ’s Event Planner, Lindsey Rhea.

Load Up on Party Props

In true 4th of July spirit, fill a basket or bucket with red, white, and blue trimmings. Visit the dollar store or your local party store and load up on all sorts of inexpensive, what-would-you-need-this-for? items. We’re talking about paper pinwheels, flag picks, and streamers. Hint: Don’t overlook the decor meant for tables, walls, and ceilings, either.

Kick Your Theme Up a Notch

“Integrating a theme is my favorite part of planning a party, and it’s so easy to do with a party like this one. You don’t have to come up with a theme for a 4th of July party; it’s already there in the holiday itself.”, says Lindsey. Even if you don’t love planning parties and want to keep it simple, showing your patriotism with a few bursts of red, white and blue can pull your party together visually and turn a little shindig in the backyard to a fabulous party.

A few ideas:

Serve festive foods like red, white and blue snow cones.
Play patriotic music in the background
Decorate the tables with Mason jars filled with red and white carnations and a small American flag, decorated with a blue ribbon

Patriotic Bites

What’s a 4th of July party without a barbeque? AMJ can help you throw the perfect BBQ with our grill rentals, in case you need extra! The easiest way to feed a lot of guests quickly and efficiently is buffet style. And with the addition of table & chairs rentals and tent rentals you can ensure to create the perfect outdoor space. As a tip, try to get all of your rentals, including inflatables, from the same company, as it will be the easiest to coordinate and the most cost effective.

Entertaiment

Keep the kids occupied with festive inflatables including AMJ’s red, white & blue single lane slide or bounce house. If the weather is going to be extra warm then adding a water slide is a must like our 18′ modular slide with pool. Adults love our Giant backyard games including our Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four and Bag Toss. With an inventory of over 1,000 items AMJ can help plan the perfect event to fit all your needs.

Contact Lindsey today and get started with your summer party planning!

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09Nov / 2017

Give Santa the Royal Treatment!

Wow — November already!It’s time to begin the holiday festivities! It’s the busiest time of the year for everyone’s favorite man in the red suit. We’re talking about that jolly old soul, Santa Claus. During the holiday season, he has quite the busy schedule, everyone wants to experience his wonderful Christmas spirit. So why not roll out the red carpet and treat Santa like royalty this year at your corporate holiday party. If you are interested in having Santa attend your holiday party this year, there are a few things that you can add on to make for an unforgettable holdiay event.

Here are some helpful product rentals to ensure that this year’s event is even more merry:

Santa Costume Rental, our Santa costume is authentic as it gets! No Christmas party is complete without a visit from the big guy himself! Santa ia always a highlight of any holiday party or event! Let the kiddies at your party look forward to visit Santa. AMJ offers the perfect suit rental for your celebration.

Giant Light Switch, this is a great item to have to illuminate the space around where Santa will be! Consider stringing lights around where he will be seated and add some festive decor and of course a tree. Once the switch is flipped, the entire area will come to life. Everyone will feel the anticipation of Santa’s arrival!

Santa’s Mail Box, give kids the opportunity to write letters to Santa while they are waiting to tell him what’s on their wish list. Our mail box is perfect for holiday parties. The kids will look forward to mailing their letter to the big guy!

Santa Throne, Give Santa the royal treatment, and have him sit upon a throne. Dazzle your guests and fill your little ones with wonder with Santa’s King Throne! Telling Santa about their holiday wishes will be even more magical with this royal-looking, red velvet, hand carved throne. Our Santa’s King Throne is the perfect addition to your next holiday gathering.

Santa Sleigh, Make your visit from Santa even more magical with this realistic and classic looking sleigh! Whether you are using it as a photo prop, a holiday party decoration, or for the jolly man himself, our Santa’s Cozy Sleigh is the perfect addition to your next holiday gathering.

Give us a call at 630-833-4386 or visit our website! to rent these and other holiday products!

Our professional reservation staff is ready to assist you with all your party planning rental needs

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06Jun / 2017

Spectacular 4th Of July Celebrations!

Independence Day is quickly approaching and it’s time to start planning your celebration! You want to have a party that is as effortless as it is entertaining…and here’s how!

All that is needed for a fantastic 4th are three key ingredients:

1. Planning

2. Preparation

3. Activities

1. Planning

The best way to ensure that your Independence Day party is a success is to plan out the details ahead of time so stress is minimized and you can enjoy the festivities along with your guests. Assign jobs to other people and they will be happy to help out so that you can enjoy the day as much as the rest of your family will!

Write down your thoughts, ideas and items to purchase. Some people create a timeline and write down what needs to be done when. Others make a master list of all items to be purchased.

2. Preparation

It doesn’t take much to transform your backyard into a patriotic party zone, but the key is to do as much as you can in advance. Here are some steps to prepare the backyard for your party:

• Set up the yard with extra tables, chairs and even a tent to shade guests from the sun or rain.

• Plan the menu and make a shopping list of what you will need.

• Inspect the grill to make sure it works, check the propane tank! Need an extra grill for a larger party we have plenty for rent.

• Set up any 4th of July decorations you want, such as tiki torches, twinkle lights, American flags and patriotic streamers.

Activities

Whether you choose well-organized games and contests or simply let folks relax, having a few activities around can help keep the party flowing.

Here are a few ideas:

• Outside games such as horseshoes, badminton, volleyball and croquet. Or “Giant Games” like Jenga, Connect Four or Bulls Eye Game!

• Patriotic games such as American history trivia, famous Americans charades or state word scramble.

• Kids love water games such as water balloons, squirt guns or running through the lawn sprinkler. The keep the cool rent one of our inflatbale water slides or patriotic inflatables.

• With adult supervision, have some fireworks fun with sparklers, firecrackers and fountains.

It doesn’t have to be a lot of work to throw a 4th of July party. Staying organized can keep stress levels under control and result in a party that even Uncle Sam would be proud to attend.

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22Nov / 2016

Sparkle and Shine with AMJ this Holiday Season!

Tis The Season For Your Rental Reasons…fa la la la la…la la la la

AMJ Spectacular Events has a variety of items for that memorable holiday event all in one place, http://www.christmasrentals4u.com/. When you call us, an expert event specialist will assist you in creating an occasion that will sparkle and shine this season!

All the Trimmings

AMJ has an amazing selection of ways to spruce up any area. Wooden Toy Soldier Christmas Prop is one of our newest additions. Or do you need to add some WOW to your yard? How about invite this gingerbread family, Ginger Bread Men w/ Christmas Tree, to bring some holiday cheer to your guests?!

Photo Opportunities

What’s more popular than photo-ops lately? AMJ has just what the camera ordered with the Human Snow Globe. This snow globe can be customized with a school name or club/group/sorority or fraternity logo to create a personal touch for your holiday party. Or with renting Santa’s Sleigh to provide a beautiful backdrop to set the holiday spirit and it’s a wonderful photo prop for your guests. Don’t have room for a sleigh? How about a Santa Chair or a Santa Bench? We have many varieties.

Holiday Costumes

The timeless classic picture with Santa and the Santa King Throne is sure to please all ages. AMJ has more holiday themed costumes perfect for your event. We also have Mrs.Claus, Reindeer, Holiday Bear or a Snowman. Check them out here. You can even rent a camera and have our staff member capture the moment and print a picture off for your guests to leave with.

Spread the Holiday Cheer

Gift your employees with a surprise of AMJ’s Hot Chocolate Bar or Hot Apple Cider Bar when they walk into the meeting or break room. Show them they are appreciated and that you wish them a Happy Holiday season.

Interactive Activities

Ho, Ho, Ho, all aboard! Trackless Trains are sure to impress with your Polar Express themed party. AMJ offers a variety of trains for youth and for the whole family. The indoor/outdoor capability is perfect for transporting guests from the parking area to the event or have Santa ride in with the gifts for the children!

Looking to keep the kiddos entertained during your event? Offer them some heart-pumping, smile-making inflatables or a couple new creative stations. AMJ now offers a Cookie Decorating Station and our New Ornament Craft Station. Keep the little elves amused and occupied with this holiday inspired Candy Cane Moon Jump or go on a Candyland Adventure, they will love exploring this gingerbread house with an eight foot slide! If you are looking for more of a challenge, how about our 45’ Christmas Inflatable Obstacle Course to help make more memories?!

These are just a some of the ways AMJ can enhance your holiday event. Check out our holiday themed page for many more excellent options! From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!

AMJ Spectacular Events is prepared to assist you in creating a memorable holiday party this year. These items will be booked quickly this holiday season, so be sure to call us right away to check on availability at 630-833-4386 or email us at sales@amjse.com.

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Category Archives: Holiday Party Rentals

1st Annual “Grinchmas” for Off the Street Club!

Perfect 4th of July Party Planning!

Load Up on Party Props

Kick Your Theme Up a Notch

Patriotic Bites

Entertaiment

Contact Lindsey today and get started with your summer party planning!

Give Santa the Royal Treatment!

Spectacular 4th Of July Celebrations!

1. Planning

2. Preparation

Activities

Sparkle and Shine with AMJ this Holiday Season!