Entertaining Basics

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...

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...

Sitting down for a formal dinner can make some people feel uncomfortable. Knowing even basic etiquette skills might save you from an embarrassing situation. Feeling confident with basic dining...

When you are invited to someone's home for a party, it is a gracious gesture to bring the hostess a gift as a way of saying thank you. Take something a little more creative than a bottle of...

It's customary for guests to bring a gift for the hostess when invited to a party, dinner or other affair. Wine, chocolate or flowers are lovely, but not exactly unique. Next time, give your...

A hostess gift is a gift to the hostess of a party, dinner or other affair. While it is common for guests to give flowers or a bottle of wine, there are other, more creative ways a guest can thank...

Everyone loves a good party. But along with joyful anticipation comes a bit of stress concerning gifts for your host. While modern etiquette doesn't necessitate bringing a gift to a gathering,...

Do you hesitate to entertain guests because it seems like so much work? Relax and simplify dinner entertaining. Formal dinner parties are pretty much a thing of the past. Instead, host an easy...

The secrets behind great games parties? Well, yes, there are hidden factors in entertaining. It isn't that they're hidden for some clandestine motive or that the great hostesses won't share their...

Unless all of your dining habits revolve around finger food, take-out meals or eating in restaurants, you're going to need a good set of flatware. Here's how to get started in your quest for utensils.

You may love hosting dinner parties at your home, but you don’t know the proper etiquette to truly give a great party. You don’t have to change your personality to give your guests an enjoyable...

Nothing is worse than having to go to a party solo. If you only know the host or hostess or maybe a close friend at the party it can seem like it would just be better to sit the party out. As...

A good Hostess learns her skill by observation. She doesn't learn exceptional people skills by reading a book. I will teach you in just a few steps how the skills of observation can make you the...

One of the most popular ways to get beautiful jewelry at discounted prices is to host a jewelry party. Quite often, perks for the hostess include a percentage of the profits in either free or...

A few carefully selected words can add a personal touch to any social gathering. People make toasts over festive beverages such as champagne, sparkling cider or wine.