Entertaining Basics

How to Spend Your Friday

By MIghtyDreamer

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The best day of the week for some is Friday, not so much because it is the end of many of work weeks, but because it is payday. Listed in this article are a few things you can spend your Friday... more »

How to stay friends with your neighbors in the winter

By klnygaard

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Summer seems to be the time where you see your neighbors, have a BBQ or share a fire pit, talk in the driveways, etc. Winter seems to be a time where everyone stays indoors and neighborhood connections decreases. Here are some ideas on how to ... more »

How to Steps for Good Party & Game Leadership

By AuthorAndrea

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Games parties are the best in the world. I know, I've written two books devoted to them. There is an art and magic to creating fun memories. You want the kind of buzz after a party that says, "This was one of the greatest parties, I can't ... more »

How to Survive Hosting a Holiday Dinner

By 4dogday

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Is it your turn to host the holiday dinner this year? Don't panic; take a deep breath and remain calm. With a few simple tips you'll get through this and your family will be amazed at how well organized you are... more »

How to Tell a Dramatic Story

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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We hear stories every day—on the train, in the grocery store or on TV. In fact, we make our own story every day as we go about our daily lives. The hard part is taking those stories and re-telling them to others. Whether you want to move your ... more »

How to Tell a Joke

By missnice104

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Ever wonder how Jay Leno and David Letterman hold on to their night shows? Did you ever hear George Wallace in Vegas? What about Bill Cosby or Chris Rock? All of these gentlemen have a totally different style of telling a joke that works with ... more »

How to tell a joke

By smeagol

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The aim of a joke is not to degrade the human being but to remind him that he is already degraded. George Orwell.. more »

How to Throw a Dinner Party

By ~A~Psych~student~

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Getting together with friends for dinner is a great way to reconnect with others. But how do you go about doing it? Try these simple steps... more »

How to Throw a Graduation Party

By nicolewilkins

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Spring means different things to different people. To many, it means warmer temperatures, flowers in bloom, or finally being able to wear flip-flops again. To the average high school or college senior, it usually represents only one thing: ... more »

How to Throw A Party

By duncan411

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Throwing a party can be a lot of fun, but there is some preparation that needs to take place before you have the actual party... more »

How to Throw a Pizza Making Party

By GingerJoy

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Want to throw a fun dinner party but don't want the hassle of cooking and serving fussy foods? Throw an intimate pizza making party that will save you from slaving away in the kitchen all afternoon and will act as a great form of pre-dinner ... more »

How to Throw a Shindig

By Pristine

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While planning an party may be second nature to some, the majority of others wouldn't even know where to start (I fell into the second category). Maybe you want to expand your social network, maybe you don't want some to fade, or maybe you just ... more »

How to Throw a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Party

By krazigirl79

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Texas Hold 'Em is one of the fastest growing poker games in the US. The concept of the game is simple and easily learned and can be played for low or high stakes. Increasing in popularity is the home poker game where friends can gather weekly and ... more »

How to Throw a Wicked Party!

By sunshinelover

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Throwing a great party isn't as hard as people think it is. It doesn't have to be overlly expensive or stressful. So relax and sit back and let your imagination swirl with these ideas... more »

How to Tips for Causal Entertaining

By cincin1

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Causal entertaining is perfect for any time of year, not just for the summer backyard parties. It is easy if you remember to keep to the basics of entertaining. Below are a few tips for every party plan... more »

How to Tips for the Day after Thanksgiving Entertaining

By cincin1

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We’ve all done it! Work like crazy to create the perfect Thanksgiving, yet we have game day entertaining the day after as well to plan and stress over as well. Here are a few tips for reducing the stress. Remember, it should be a day for relaxing ... more »

How to Use Silverware at a Fancy Dinner

By CrystalZoom

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This is what I had read about how to use the multiple siverware at dinner. It makes sense when you think about it. Sometimes before I would be unsure what to do. I am not bogged down by that... more »

How to welcome guests into your house

By andre7514

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Do you have someone coming over just to visit? Is it a friend, relative, neighbor,or someone you don't know formally. Here are some tips for a great welcome... more »

How to write upside down and backwards

By Beveronius

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Have you have had the need to amaze your friends with a weird or unusual talent? How about a show-and-tell in a class where you were assigned a project that mystified those around you?.. more »

How to become a better conversationalist, for the aspiring social butterfly.

By Lucent

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For some people, it can be difficult to fit in, relate to, and communicate effectively in various social settings like parties, business functions, or just while mingling. It's not as difficult as you may think to be socially accepted. Here are a ... more »

How to Create a Memorable Guest Welcome Basket

By Shannan Williams

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If you struggle with ideas for making house guests feel comfortable in their new surroundings, create a guest welcome basket. This simple yet gracious gesture will get any visit off to the right start... more »

How to Decorate a Bathroom for a Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Next time you throw a party, glam up your bathroom along with the rest of the house. Add candles, flowers and music to make this room just as festive as any other... more »

How to Decorate for a Dinner Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Reinvent your dining room for a dinner party to be remembered. Whether you are planning your event around a theme or simply hosting a gathering of friends, the way you decorate your house for the evening will help them feel welcome and part of ... more »

How to Disguise Your Beer Can as Soda

By Gump87

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This is an article on How to Disguise Your Beer Can as Soda... more »

How to Estimate the Proper Amount of Wine to Serve at a Party

By KittyJ

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Party planning doesn't have to be stressful. If you are unsure how much wine your guests may go through at your upcoming event, follow these easy instructions for estimating the proper amount of wine to serve at a party... more »

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