Entertaining Basics

How to Create a Budget for a Murder Mystery Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Hosting a murder mystery party demands little in the way of a budget. Your party can be as elaborate or inexpensive as your budget demands. The basic requirements are a murder mystery game kit, a location for the party and guests. A little ... more »

How to Create a Playlist for a Pool Party

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For almost every party, music is a necessity. It creates a mood, brings the guests together and can even save a bad party from certain failure. Having a pool party does not excuse you from preparing a great playlist of music. Your guests will ... more »

How to depants someone

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this article will teach you how to depants someone that could be a lot of fun.. more »

How to Follow Bachelor Party Etiquette

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While a bachelor party is generally a time for men to gather and cut loose a little, there are still some simple rules of etiquette that guests should follow to make sure the evening stays fun and doesn't veer into dangerous or illegal territory. ... more »

How to get red wine out of carpet

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If you have a cocktail party, chances are you are serving some kind of red wine; if you are serving red, always keep a white on hand for spills... more »

How to Perform the Helicopter Bartending Skill

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Flair bartending tricks like the helicopter are a great way to impress your friends and customers. Your reputation as a bartender extraordinaire will increase along with the money in your tip jar if you can provide a show for your audience. To ... more »

How to Pick Invitations for a Lingerie Party

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You can't have a lingerie party without guests. You can't have guests without invitations. Of course, you want to make a good impression on your guests from the get-go, so choosing the right kind of invitations for a lingerie party is critical to ... more »

How to Plan an Outdoor Party

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Whether you're hosting a summer pool party, a football tailgater in the fall or a winter excursion and picnic on snowshoes, entertaining outside is fun, different and exciting. Serve plenty of food and drink, bring all the necessary gear--and ... more »

How to Plan Games for a Housewarming Party

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You've invited your family and friends to a housewarming party at your new abode. You want to give them something to talk about besides the weather or the fate of the local sports team. Break the ice by planning a game or common activity that is ... more »

How to Play Telephone

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Telephone is a great quiet game, perfect for just about any setting but really a secret weapon for keeping the kids quiet during long car rides. By requiring concentration and social skills, Telephone will help your child develop mentally as well ... more »

How to Polish Silverware

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A way to make your table sparkle... more »

How to Prepare a Seminar Checklist

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Seminars are held to provide the attendee with educational information on just about any topic. Whether your company is launching a new product or you hope to recruit new employees, the seminar is all about information and how it is presented. By ... more »

How to Select Adult Party Games

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Planning party games for your next event can help break the ice among new acquaintances, create new and funny memories among old friends and might even start a romance or two. Think about the general tone of the party and how many guests will be ... more »

How to Select Party Favors for a Tea Party

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Whether you make or buy the favors for your tea party, they should tie-in with the theme of your affair. A party favor is a little gift for your guests to take home. Select favors that have the same colors and patterns contained in the party's ... more »

How to Select Party Games for Large Groups

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Keeping a big crowd entertained during a party requires planning and a little ingenuity. Fortunately, there are a number of party games which are perfect for large groups--whether it be a company party, a family reunion or big picnic... more »

How to Select Sweet Sixteen Songs

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A father-daughter dance at your teen's Sweet Sixteen party may be one of your and your daughter's most treasured memories for years to come. Selecting songs which convey the emotion of the moment are an important part of creating the perfect ... more »

How to Set a Dining Room Table

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The guests are on their way, you've prepared the food, music is playing in the background, and you're all dressed up in your party clothes. All that's left is to set the dining table for your shindig. Once you've ruled out serving buffet style, ... more »

How to Be Fun at Parties

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There's always one person at the party that everyone wants to see, who draws a crowd with ease and who seems to be having the best time. It's no secret how they became the life of the party. You can do it, too... more »

How to Create an Online Registration Form

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Online registration forms allow registrants to fill out information at their leisure and instantaneously submit it. You can add this feature to just about any event that requires registration... more »

How to Decide on Games for a Lingerie Party

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Games are an integral part of a lingerie party. They keep the party moving, the fun flowing and everyone laughing. Plus, door prizes are often involved! If you are throwing a lingerie party, take a few minutes to learn how to plan games for the ... more »

How to Decorate a Patio for a Barbecue

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Nothing says summertime like a good old-fashioned barbecue. Get the grill fired up and invite over all the friends and neighbors for some lemonade, homemade ice cream and a nostalgic remembrance of yesteryear. Just don't forget to set the mood by ... more »

How to Decorate for a Housewarming Party

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It's easy to decorate for a housewarming party. You've got the centerpiece--your new home! Weave a party theme, color scheme or banners galore through your house and yard. Let your home decor take center stage or dress it up with rainbow colors, ... more »

How to Follow Housewarming Party Etiquette

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Even social butterflies need clues on how to follow the unwritten rules of party etiquette. Be polite, but still be yourself at a housewarming party. Start by taking the focus off of you. Be generous and open to your hosts and other guests. ... more »

How to Have a Dinner Party With Children

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It's fun to throw a dinner party as a family. Not only do your children get to learn some of the basics of entertaining, but you get a chance to visit with your friends. Plus, no one has to find a sitter, fight traffic to get to a restaurant on ... more »

How to Have a Girls Night In

By cjwilson

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There's nothing better than a night-in with your girlfriends... more »

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