Entertaining Basics

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Moving into a new home conjures up a whole lot of new expenses, especially if the house is bigger than your last one. Invite guests over for a stock-the-bar party for a quick way to get your home bar up to snuff without breaking your bank... more »
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For many omnivores and even vegetarians, planning a dinner party that accommodates your vegan friends can be a daunting task. Here, I'll helping you design a delicious, filling menu that will please all your guests... more »
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The end of summer is a magical time for most people. Many are looking forward to the upcoming holiday season, but most are still hanging on to the last vestiges of summer. The weather is still warm, children are still out of school and many ... more »
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Have you ever wanted to throw a fun party, but had no money to do so? If the answer is yes, worry no more. The steps below will help you plan and throw an inexpensive party... more »
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A housewarming party should make hosts and guests feel at home, and the drinks you serve--and the way you serve them--can help fill the bill. Placing an ice-cold glass or a steaming mug in your guests' hands as they enter the party makes them ... more »
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Create and coordinate the perfect event or party: fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate picnics, conferences and trade shows, employee appreciation, team building events, executive retreats, grand openings, seminars, etc... more »
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Even adults like to have a bit of fun at their parties, so don't forget to plan a few games to keep people entertained. While the old pin the tail on the donkey could be fun, you should try to find games that are a bit more age appropriate... more »
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Since a stock the bar party naturally invites people to drink large quantities of liquor, you should make sure everyone makes it home safely. Plan to offer a few alternatives for guests that can't make it to their homes on their own... more »
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Sometimes called "Johnny Ride a Pony," the game of Buck Buck is a boisterous outdoor game perfect for the playground or picnic area. Most appropriate for kids of several age groups, it can be played with as many as 8 to 10 players... more »
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Playing darts is a great way to pass the time with good friends and good laughs. While there are many variations of games played with a dartboard, the most well-known approach is for each player to start with a number of points ending in -01 ... more »
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In this word game, your knowledge of the English language is tested. Sometimes called Balderdash, it is as much a game of knowledge as it is a game of bluffing. Test your friend's vocabulary skills and imaginations when you play Fictionary... more »
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Poor Piggy is a group game perfect for groups of 5 or more children. The opposite of Hot Potato, the aim of this game is to have possession of the Poor Piggy at the end of the round. A great game for fairs and carnivals because of the possibility ... more »
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Play the drinking game Queens if you want to get a good buzz going quick without going through complicated card games or intricate games of skill. All you need to play the Queens drinking game is a deck of cards and the ability to draw from a ... more »
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Play the drinking game Rimmer if you want to combine the classic drinking game fun of quarters with the excitement of the Milton Bradley game Operation. Practice at home with your buddies so you can cream all those college kids at the next house ... more »
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Too many drinking games require copious amounts of skill or memorizations of intricate laws and rules. You’ll need none of that to play the drinking game Snap. This game is fun due to its simplicity and the fact that you get to drink when you ... more »
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Twenty Questions is perhaps the most straightforward guessing game that can be played by as few or as many players as you like. With just two simple rules, you can have hours of fun at home or on the road... more »
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Pouring beer may sound like a very simple task, and it is. However there are tricks that will prevent too much foam, or head, in the middle of the glass instead of just at the top. These tips will work when pouring beer from a can, bottle, keg ... more »
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If you are hosting a Fourth of July get together you are probably thinking about who to invite, what kind of food to have, and how to keep everyone entertained. Another important thing to keep in mind are the decorations. Focus your decorating ... more »
By Heather Walsh 0 comments
We all have them: the friend or relative who bee-lines for the buffet as soon as they walk in your door. Maybe they set up shop in front of the food and block other guests’ access. Maybe they heap their plates and leave only scraps for others. ... more »
By Naz Ir 0 comments
You've made that investment with a healthy amount of cash out of pocket to show for it. Now, you need to know how to protect your computer or laptop, especially when you're traveling... more »
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When hosting a party you want to have fun, but sometimes you are so preoccupied with worry about your home that you ignore everything fun. One way to reduce the stress of hosting a party is to properly prepare your place for the shindig. Here are ... more »
By Rodney Southern 0 comments
Growing up, our neighborhood always put on a talent show every summer and spring. It galvanized the families,and helped all the kids to gain important self esteem. Follow these tips to create a neighborhood talent show of your own... more »
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You have an invitation to a summertime party where there will be lots of important people you'd like to network with. It's going to be a swanky one with lots of food, music, and conversation. Naturally, you're a bit nervous before such a grand ... more »
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Rolling a cigarette is a fine way to enjoy your favorite blend of tobacco and make your cigarettes exactly the way you want them... more »
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Do you ever notice how some people seem to be paying a much lower car insurance rate than you. You've got to shop around and make sure you take advantage of all the discounts available. These steps will help... more »