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How to be Proactive on Earth Day

By Peggy English

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Earth Day 2008 is Tuesday, April 22! Learn what you can do to make noise in Washington DC about climate change. Make yourself heard so that our elected officials understand the significance of putting initiatives in place now for our future and ... more »

How to Celebrate Bloomsday

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The Modern Library has named James Joyce's "Ulysses" the most important book of the 20th century. Other critics have hailed it as the most important literary work of the millennium. All of the book's action takes place on one day: June 16, 1904. ... more »

How to Celebrate National Chocolate Pudding Day, June 26

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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National Chocolate Pudding Day is a fun day to celebrate for young and old alike. Whether you are a parent with young kids at home or a straight-laced executive in an office, celebrating National Chocolate Pudding Day can add some lighthearted ... more »

How to Celebrate National Preservation Week

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Preservation Week doesn't appear in red type on many calendars, but maybe it should. Why? Joni Mitchell put it succinctly (if not grammatically) in "Big Yellow Taxi": "Don't it always seem to go, you don't know what you've got till it's gone. ... more »

How to Celebrate Spring Break in Los Angeles

By brandif

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Spring Break has arrived! If you're heading to the Los Angeles area, here are some tips to enhance your fun-filled week... more »

How to Celebrate the Fifteen Days of Chinese New Year

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Chinese New Year is a 15 day celebration that culminates with the Lantern Festival. The days are filled with specific activities, foods, customs and festivities. It is a very intriguing holiday to learn about and celebrate. These festivities date ... more »

How to Create High School Reunion Invitations

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Send high school reunion invitations at least three months before the big event. The invitation may be your classmate's first indication that a reunion is coming up. Make sure the information in the invitation is accurate, clear and concise to ... more »

How to Do a New Moon Ritual

By SimoneButler

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Each month, the Sun and Moon join together to make a fresh start. At the New Moon, we plant symbolic seeds that will sprout two weeks later in the light of the Full Moon. The following New Moon ritual will help you manifest that which you desire. ... more »

How to do a Prank with Haystacks

By bmdoyle

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This is a great, harmless prank that can be done with haystacks... more »

How to do a Prank with Soap and a Fountain

By bmdoyle

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This soap-in-the-fountain prank is hilarious!.. more »

How to do a Prank with Soda Cans and Cars

By bmdoyle

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This is a great prank! It's harmless, and hilarious... more »

How to do a Prank with Water Balloons

By bmdoyle

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This is a great, harmless prank that I used to do as a teenager..... more »

How to Enjoy a County Fair!

By AutumnLeavz

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A good ole' county fair is an all American staple. Usually lasting for a little over a week, fairs are packed full of many different things the entire family can enjoy. Here are some tips to help you get the full enjoyment out of your visit!.. more »

How to Enjoy New England's Autumn Foliage

By w1z111

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Autumn in New England is a gloriously colorful experience! Folks come from everywhere to view the wonderfully colored landscape of hills and valleys scattered throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island; ... more »

How to Enjoy the Golden Globe Awards at Home.

By Mary Ann I

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Invite a few friends over to watch the Golden Globe Awards with you, make it a party. If we can't be there in person this is the next best thing... more »

How to Feed the NFL Fans That are at Your House.

By Mary Ann I

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Football fans need lots of snacks and drinks, it somehow makes the games more fun for them. There are a number of different foods, snacks and drinks and they like them all, so you can't go wrong on whatever you decide to serve. These are just a ... more »

How to Get Your Guests to Leave

By wordwhirler

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If you've ever entertained, the thought has crossed your mind: "When will they leave?" Perhaps the party has taken a turn for the worse. Maybe the hour has grown late and though you've enjoyed playing host you are ready for bed. ... more »

How to Host a Drum Circle

By kingofharts

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A drum circle is an excellent way to share rhythm and make simple music with friends who may not speak the same language. It can add dimension to a special event such as a birthing, wedding or wake. Here are some things to consider before hosting ... more »

How to Host a Great Party

By Jackie Sonnenberg

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Want to plan a get-together just for kicks and giggles? Or is there a special event or holiday coming up? Whatever it is, learn how to plan the best party to accommodate and entertain your guests!.. more »

How to Host an In-Home Wine Tasting

By WriterGig

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Wine tasting events aren't just for wineries anymore, as in-home wine tasting parties become popular around the country. From California to Virginia, local wineries are inspiring at-home tasting parties and wine-themed social gatherings. Here's ... more »

How to Juggle

By stlscientist

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Celebrate World Juggling Day on June 14th by learning a couple of juggling tricks to impress your friends... more »

How to Leave Offerings for the Faeries on Litha

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Litha is the Wiccan term for summer solstice--which varies between June 20 and June 24, depending on the year. It entails a number of different celebrations and observances, many centering on children and notions of play. Faeries, too, become a ... more »

How to Make a "Wish We Were There" Beach Party

By cleaphart

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Everyone loves the beach! Only the rich can afford it as often as they want. A pleasant alternative is to throw a "Wish We Were There" beach party... more »

How to Make a Countdown Calendar

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A countdown calendar is one way to mark time from the present to an important event in the future. The countdown begins when you pull the first item off the calendar. As the countdown progresses, the calendar gets shorter and shorter... more »

How to Make Customized Party Pin Games

By LesleyBarker

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In Pin the Tail on the Donkey, you get blind-folded, spun around and thenhave to walk across the room to stick a paper tail on a picture of a donkey. The person who places that tail closest to the donkey's backside is the winner. You can make ... more »

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