Entertaining Basics

How to Make People Think You Are Rich

By Scot Squires

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Gain influence and demand respect by making people think you are rich... more »

How to Make Sun Tea

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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What tastes more delicious on hot, summer afternoon than a ice cold glass of tea? To make it even more delicious why not use the power of the sun to steep your tea? Here's how to make sun tea... more »

How to Manage a Budget for an Event

By jpipkins

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It is imperative to estimate a total cost for the production of an event. You want to always stay under your budget. Here are some great ways to do so... more »

How to open that hard-to-open jar in your kitchen by hand

By ebruce2

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There is no longer any reason to be intimidated by that supposedly super-mega vacuum-sealed jar of tomato sauce, or any other jar for that matter. When your kitchen is bustling with all the sights, sounds, and smells of a good old fashioned ... more »

How to Order T-Shirts for a Bachelor Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If the party you're planning lives up to the expectations typically associated with a final night of bachelorhood debauchery, then you may well need some help remembering it! Whether you run that risk or just want an innocent memento of an ... more »

How to Organize a Fundraising Pub Crawl

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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What could be more fun than dressing up and getting drunk with a bunch of your friends? Well, raising money for a good cause along the way. There are several ways that a pub crawl can be used for fundraising... more »

How to Organize a Pub Crawl

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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While bar hopping takes you and a pal to several bars in one night, a pub crawl is an easy way to visit several bars with a group of people. The more you organize your event, the more fun you will have... more »

How to Party Like a Celebrity in Los Angeles

By brandif

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Tinseltown is the home of young Hollywood starlets and the movers and the shakers of the entertainment industry. Celebrity mags fill their pages with scandalous stories about the places the stars play at night. If you have ever wanted to party ... more »

How to Perform the Behind the Back Catch

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Flair bartending tricks are one of the best ways to impress your friends and clientele when you are bartending. To perform the bartending skill called Behind the Back Catch, you will need to gather a few items and gain a little practice before ... more »

How to Perform the Over the Shoulder Exchange Bartending Skill

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Flair bartending tricks are a great way to impress your customers and friends. Involving more than one bartender in the act makes your performance even cooler. To perform the Over the Shoulder Exchange, two bartenders must cooperate and work in ... more »

How to Pick Invitations for a Knitting Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Make your invitation a work of art in itself, just like your knitting. Pick a knitting party invitation that will be a fun craft activity and include things like a materials list, instructions for an easy to do knitting project or even a brief ... more »

How to Pick Invitations for a Pub Crawl

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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An invitation is a person's first glance at the theme of an event. For a pub crawl, you should pick invitations that provide plenty of information and set the mood for the night... more »

How to Pick Invitations for a Tea Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Pick invitations for your tea party that mirrors its theme. You can make your own invitations easily by getting supplies at local craft stores or online. Think about the party's details before you start printing, making or writing out the ... more »

How to Pick Invitations for a Tupperware Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You've decided on a date for your Tupperware party, made out a guest list and decided on what food you're going to serve. All you have to do now is send out the invitations. You could just use generic 'You're Invited' invitations. However, it ... more »

How to Pick Party Favors for a Knitting Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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With the popularity of the art of knitting on the rise, a knitting theme afternoon or evening party is the perfect way to bring friends together to learn or perfect this relaxing craft. Send your guests home with thoughtful favors that will ... more »

How to Pick Party Favors for a Lingerie Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Party favors are small token gifts given by the host or hostess to every guest at a party. These gifts act as a sort of "thank you" for attending the party. Party favors are customary at lingerie parties as well as most other parties that involve ... more »

How to Plan a Bridal Jewelry Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Getting the bridal party together to create jewelry for the wedding is a fun way to celebrate the upcoming event and the bride herself. While meeting the bride's and bridesmaids' need for pretty adornments, it also is a time for making special ... more »

How to Plan a Celebration at the Last Minute

By jpipkins

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You want to plan that special celebration for your birthday, anniversary or promotion but have very little or no time to do it. Read on for some tips to save you money, energy and time... more »

How to Plan a Church Potluck

By tfaye89

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Planning a church potluck menu is rather easy. The main thing to remember is to cover the basic food groups, drinks and dessert... more »

How to Plan a Funeral Viewing at Home

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Planning a funeral is a terrible ordeal for those who are left behind. It is important to make the ceremony and everything about the burial absolutely as the deceased would have wished. Often this will mean planning for a viewing before the ... more »

How to Plan a Jewelry Making Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A jewelry-making party is one of the fastest growing ways to have fun while expressing your flair for unique jewelry creations. Kits are available for every jewelry interest, from funky to elegant... more »

How to Plan a Knitting Party for Children

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Getting kids involved with craft activities such as knitting at a young age is a proven way to improve their fine motor skills as well as their attention spans. Plan a party around hand craft projects involving knitting and you'll be surprised at ... more »

How to Plan a Menu for a Knitting Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Keep busy hands well nourished at your knitting party by planning a menu that is full of tasty tidbits. From finger foods like crudite and savory dips to rich and chocolatey bite sized desserts, your guests will leave your party with a warm and ... more »

How to Plan a Menu for a Pool Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The only thing that can make a pool party better is great food. Since every pool party is different, every menu will be as well. You should always take into consideration your guests, the weather, the time of day and the amount of money that you ... more »

How to Plan A Party On A Budget

By starchild517

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A lot of people really want to throw a party, but can't because it costs too much money to feed and entertain everyone. Here is how you can plan an amazing party- on a budget!.. more »

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