Entertaining Basics

Whether you're hoping to keep your event budget or creative vision on track, design your own attention-grabbing table number cards to direct guests to the proper dinner tables. Use basic craft...

Six simple ingredients and you’ll have your home smelling like something decadent is baking in the oven. Using a small, Crock Pot helps keep the fragrance wafting through your home. Your family...

So you're celebrating a special upcoming event and need to rent a banquet hall in your area. To ensure that you stay within your budget and get a building that includes everything you need,...

The shopping for others prank is one of the funnier yet harder to pull off prank. If you can do this correctly you will have your mark not only confused, but maybe a little upset as well. This...

There are hundreds of commercials that try to sell you a pill to increase the size of your ****. Haha trust me it doesnt work

Oneida is a leading supplier of silverware, dinnerware and kitchen tools. Its roots are in 19th century New York. It boasts that 90 percent of target customers recognize Oneida (brand awareness)....

If you're going on a date, you might be planning to take your date to a movie. The type of movie you choose can be very important, as the wrong one can totally set the wrong tone for your date....

Entertaining guests in your home is a lot of fun; unfortunately it is also expensive. There are some creative ways to stay within your budget when you entertain in your home. Check out these...

Chances are you have one set of dishes you use for entertaining. A great way to accent your place settings is with napkins that can easily be modified to change the look of your table without...

Finger food is food that can be eaten with the fingers or from decorative toothpicks that are inserted for decoration or to hold layers together. This is an easy way to provide food for large...

A simple three-option curtain backdrop can be assembled using narrow sections of PVC pipe. Cheap materials make these PVC curtain backdrops ideal for parties, theatrical productions and...

Banquets present an enjoyable way to celebrate many different types of occasions. Use one to congratulate a new couple, honor individuals receiving awards, commemorate special events or recognize...

Balloon decorations make any event colorful and lively. Most professional balloon decor is usually constructed with balloons attached to a fishing line. Whether simple or complex, the key to doing...

Grab a victim, er, I mean a good friend or close family member and bet them that they can stand on an upside down 5 gallon bucket and by the time you count to 3 they will find themselves off of...

Fabric squares or square dinner napkins can be folded into various shapes, such as a simple heart, to add decoration to your table settings. The process of folding fabric is similar to origami,...

Looking for a new napkin fold for your next dinner party? Entertaining is made easy with the simple Goblet Fan Napkin Fold. With just a cloth dinner napkin and a wine glass or water goblet, you...

It’s no surprise that the Fan Napkin Fold is one of the most often-used dinner napkin folds. Not only is it easy to fold, but it also creates a wonderful table setting all on its own. With the Fan...

For your next dinner party, why not try the Candle Napkin Fold for your dinner table? The Candle Napkin Fold will lend a dramatic flair to your table, regardless of the cuisine. It’s perfect for a...

The Bird of Paradise Napkin Fold looks impressive on a dinner table, but it’s actually easy to create. Starting with a simple cloth dinner napkin, a few quick folds are all it takes to add pizazz...

For your next dinner party, why not use this easy dinner napkin fold? Not only will it add a formal touch to your dinner table, but you’ll also add a little touch of French elegance to your table...

The Pyramid Napkin Fold is one of the easiest folds there is. Once you learn how to make it, you’ll never forget. You’ll also never go back to regular square folds again.

Even with the advances in communication technology (social networking, email, texts) it is still proper etiquette to send an invitation by regular mail for formal occasions and dinner parties....

Pizza rolls are always a big hit at birthday parties for kids and casual parties with friends. They're quick and easy to make, and best of all they don't burn a hole in your wallet. Keeping them...

Want to play practical jokes and pranks on some friends? There's definitely a line at when a prank crosses the line of fun and practical to just plain out mean and cruel. In this article I will...

The living room is a place of comfort, relaxation and entertainment. Often called a family room, the space is best designed for functionality. People should be able to move around and sit in a way...

Many football fans wait all season for the Super Bowl, whetehr their favorite team is playing in the big game or not. It's easy to invite all of your friends over to watch your tv, but if you want...

Ever thought of throwing a dinner party? Well, stop thinking and start doing. Below you'll find a quick how to guide to entertain your guests to your heart's desire.

A message in the bottle conjures up thoughts of desert islands, tropical beaches and pirates. Set the tone of your beach-, pirate- or tropical-themed party with message in the bottle invitations....

Customizing your balloons is a good way to add a personal feel to any party or celebration. Many companies can imprint pictures, logos, designs or phrases onto your balloons. You can also choose...

Anyone who has planned a party or social gathering knows just how much of a headache it can be. Many people have turned to the Internet in order to relieve some of the stress. You might have used...

Concert prices today are through the roof, especially for some of the more popular rock, R&B, jazz, and Rap groups. The Internet gives you the opportunity to comparison shop and come up with...

Got a special occasion coming up and want to give the best toast possible? Well you're going to need some help. Just follow these few simple rules and your toast will surely be pleasant surprise...

Being away from the family is really hard especially living abroad. It is very lonesome when you have know nothing in the new place. That is why calling or communicating with family and friends...

I was recently at a Party where the hostess was fairly new to entertaining. Long story short, although, chips and dip were served, dinner wasn't served for over 2 hours after people arrived....

We all want to enjoy holidays, not be overwhelmed by them. If you have a lot of people about to descend on you, don’t panic. You don’t even have to lose any sleep. Just do a little planning...

The bar is open! Having an organized bar is a reflection of your sophistication and entertaining prowess. The point of organizing your bar is to keep it well-stocked, with all the accoutrements...

There is no point in having a dinner party unless you plan to impress your friends. Some things your friends just won't remember; like the name of the wine you drank at dinner or the antique...

Anyone can come up with reasons not to have a party: It's too much trouble, I'll have to clean the house, I can't afford it, and you might fear that no one will come. But it's easier than you...

Slow cookers make it possible for families to enjoy home-cooked meals, even when family members spend their days at work, school or play. But slow cookers (AKA "crock-pots") can also be used to...

Have you ever wanted to pierce your buddys eyebrow? Countless people I know give piercings around my town with safety pins and sewing needles. Know anybody that has done that? Or maybe you have or...

Setting a dining table is an important skill to learn, as it will come in handy countless times throughout life. Although table settings vary by meal, there are consistencies to where different...

Bingo is such a fun game for family gatherings, and parties with friends. Dirty bingo is a very good way to play bingo. It makes the game more interesting and puts more action into it!!! You...

The holidays are approaching which means that many people are planning on entertaining guests. Even during the current recession, you can still entertain guests without having to spend a fortune....

"Bamboozle" is most commonly associated with cheating and deception. The word dates from the early 1700s but its exact origins are unknown.

Throwing a party can be exciting, but depending on how much space you have to work with, it can be a challenging task. Entertaining in a small area requires you to get creative and make the most...

The start to an attractive table is a carefully laid tablecloth. Although it doesn't seem very complicated, laying a tablecloth can require a little bit of thought and care to ensure that...

One of the most important jobs of any party hostess is to address and send invitations to the guest list. Whether the event is a casual get-together or a formal black-tie affair, there are key...

Remembering people's name is can sometimes be very embarrassing. To reduce the chances of forgetting people's names just follow a few simple guidelines and you can't go wrong.

Everyone loves a dinner party. Good friends, good food, lively conversation and maybe a parlor game or two. But if some of your friends are seniors, you might want to consider tailoring your...

Not everyone one is great at communicating with others. To some people talking comes naturally but many others are shy and not sure what to talk about. It takes practice a patience learning how to...