Entertaining Basics

A party is a time to dress up in amusing costumes and have fun with friends and family. A party can be the ideal way to celebrate a holiday safely and avoid teenaged pranksters. There are many...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

During the Holidays, you need all the help you can get. After years of catering and giving my own parties, I have learned a few things that might help so you can enjoy your own party which is the...

After years of running a catering company I have gathered a list of shortcuts, hints and tips to make entertaining and Holiday cooking easier and quicker.


Planning a party is an exciting and often daunting experience. A host's nightmare is the thought of running out of food or drinks during the festivities. But no one likes the idea of...

The arrival of unexpected guests is no reason to panic. Whether it is a friend who just dropped in to say hi or an out-of-town family member who needs a place to stay you can pull of hospitality...

When planning a party at your home, it can be easy to stress out. But the first rule of throwing a great party is to not get worried or anxious out about it. There is a decent amount of planning...

Dinner parties and other special occasions often feature special crystal and china dishware, but many are unsure of the proper way to handle crystal stemware. Despite there being many styles of...

Learn how to use already prepared foods as a timesaver for your party. With some simple changes, enhance the foods to make them appear as homemade. Whether you are serving hors d' oeuvres or...

If your not all ready witty, this is not going to be quick. This is not going to be a trip through the drive thru, but a 3 hour prepared home cooked meal. But in the end, the rewards will be well...

Many of us enjoy an evening of food and fellowship, but have a difficult time planning our hospitality. You're not alone! Here are some tips on streamlining your preparation so that you can enjoy...

Planning the amount of food for a party can be an easy undertaking if you have some basic guidelines. Learn how to determine the amount of food whether you are planning a sit-down dinner or an...

When boredom strikes, think outside the box and try these ideas for some fun alone.

Recycling is egg cartons or boxes is a great way to reduce waste but they can also be very useful in some instances. In this article you will learn some ways to turn the egg cartons you've been...

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So, you've been invited to a party where you will know or have met very few people, or you are going to a gathering, like a rally or mixer and you don't want to feel like a third wheel. These...

Improvisational comedy is made up on the spot, without scripts or props. It requires a few skills and a lot of confidence, but when done well, it's hilarious. Try some at your next party or...

I have been A professional DJ for over 7 years and through those years I have seen many different types of DJ's in this world of entertainment. Some remix songs for nightclubs, others play music...

The best way to make a party a smash is to have music that everyone will dance too! Now music comes in many forms and with these many forms what works for one party may not work for another for...

Wrapping gifts has become really tiresome and boring. Same old wrapping paper, tacky bow on top, taped card to the top. Your gift looks like everybody else’s on the gift table. There are some...

Two important components of genuine hospitality are a congenial and welcoming host and adequate preparation and provision for guests. Good food and drink, a pleasant and inviting atmosphere, and...

Throwing a party can be one of the most pleasurable, rewarding experiences imaginable : celebrating life, love, joy, friendship and spontaneity. It can also be a stress-inducing nightmare. I have...

This prank is particularly funny when on a man. It questions if he's really a man or not.....

Have you ever been on youtube and seen a music video that you liked or an educational video that is very resourceful. Its very easy to save those videos to you computer so you can access them...

If you are the host of the party of course you can throw a kid free party. You just need to make sure you are very clear about the no kids rule and do so in a kind manner. If the party is early...

Have you ever wanted to throw a party in your space, but thought you didn't have room to entertain? Relax. You don't have to put on a floor show to convince your guests they're having a good...

Just because you don't go to your prom doesn't mean you can't have just as much fun as everyone else! So what if you don't have a date, so what if you didn't have the money to go, so what! You...

With the economy in the current state that it is, many couples have opted to have a DJ at their wedding as a means of cutting costs. As this is a great choice when it comes to saving money, there...

So, you want to host a party? Great! You can be the perfect host or hostess with just a little bit of pre-planning. The first thing to decide is if it will be a casual or formal party. Next,...

Corporate events are extremely important to holding onto current employees and customers. However, many people dread going to organizational gatherings. They feel they may be stuck in meeting...

For many people, hiring entertainment for a corporate event can be an overwhelming task. The entertainment you select has to be professional and suited for all audiences. On the other hand, it is...

Place card are a small but important element to formal events such as weddings and dinner parties. These cards help guests identify where they will be seated during the event. It also provides a...

A properly set dinner table may make all the difference when entertaining or hosting a dinner party. From napkins to utensils to plates, there is a place for everything, and everything should be...

Our weekends tend to fill up fast, but it never feels like we get to spend time with all our favorite people. To solve this problem we host weekday dinner parties. These can be a challenge when...

An easy way to diffuse uncomfortable or boring situations is to have some good jokes on hand. Meeting someone for the first time? Stuck on an elevator? Giving a speech? Read below to find out how...

When you write music. You atleast need to understand the fundamentals of it first. If you know vocal music then you can write music. If you know choir music then you can write music. It takes...

The success of a party often hinges on the food served. If the food is interesting and delicious and the guests are well-fed, then most party-goers will return home with favorable memories. One...

Invitations can be expensive and may not say exactly what you want or state it in the way you want. Instead of spending a great deal of money on store bought cards, next time write party...

Response cards have become an important aspect to the invitations sent out for important events such as weddings or birthdays. These cards can help you plan how many people will, or will not...