Entertaining Basics

A martini shaker is a stainless steel container with a 10 to 30 oz. capacity that is used to mix martinis and other cocktails. Some people are very particular about how a martini should taste, so...

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...

A baby shower requires a lot of planning, from the menu to the invites to the gifts. In addition to planning these activities, you need to determine when you will do each of them, which can be a...

Believe it or not, dry ice has come a long way in terms of uses. Not too long ago, it was nothing more than a Halloween staple, used to create a spooky fog for trick-or-treaters lucky enough to...

Many drinks can be made with the simple ingredients of vodka, lime, sugar, and ice. If you are having a party and only have those ingredients on hand, there are several mixed drink options. Here...

A homemade fog machine is so much more cost effective than buying or renting one. They are great for parties, dances, Halloween and many other things. The following article will tell you how to...

Want to have a little unique fun at your next party? Try something different - a Make-Your-Own-Milkshake bar. It turns the food at your party into the entertainment!

Have you ever spent weeks, or months even, planning a party, only to find that on the big day, you are so exhausted from preparations and taking care of last minute things that you couldn't enjoy...

Like to entertain during the summer? There are ways to keep drinks cool during the hot summer months. I found these chilling ideas in in Women's World magazine.

If you are having a house party and you're running low on space to store either ice or iced-down beverages, a washing machine can certainly get the job done. It's not a particularly elegant...

So you forgot to chill that bottle of wine. Forget submerging that bottle in a bucket of ice with salt and waiting 20 minutes. Here's the fastest way to do so! You will still need that bucket of...