Entertaining Ideas

Event coordinators commonly sell raffle tickets at events as a quick and easy way to collect donations toward a cause. Everyone is hoping to win the "pot," whether it is a gift basket, trip,...

Cloth napkins add a touch of elegance to any event or meal. For a romantic touch, consider folding napkins into the shape of a champagne bottle and placing them either in the champagne glass or on...

Taste-testing parties are a fun way to entertain and to earn free food. Consider having a taste-testing consultant run the party. Then you don't have to buy the food and if people purchase items,...

Glassware adds a stylish touch to any home décor. Whether you create a beautiful display in your living room or dress up a dinner table for a special occasion, using glassware to decorate...

Party-supply stores offer a variety of paraphernalia to make your party successful; however, many times they lack what you need, due to your choice of theme or price range. In these instances--or...

Party tickets are generally needed for big parties where the host will not necessarily know everyone who is in attendance. They can also be useful for formal galas and events when the guests are...

Party favors for events during the holiday season can be really festive. If you are hosting a Christmas Party, throwing a bridal or baby shower around Christmas or even having a Baptism during...

When you throw wine tasting parties make the wine the star of the occasion. There is a difference between a wine tasting party and a party or dinner that just happens to have a couple of bottles...

Okay, you've got popcorn, DVDs, and a few awesome friends at your slumber party...so what's missing? A sleepover soundtrack! By creating your own sleepover soundtrack, you can make sure that...

It's Friday night. You fumble around in your wallet or purse to see what you have for cash. You come up with two dollar bills, fifty-six cents, a button, your cell phone and a breath mint. Hmmmmm,...

Beware! These things stink, but they can also be a blast to use. In this article I will show you exactly how to cook one up for yourself... or for whoever is going to be the victim of your dirty...

When hosting a party, the table decoration can enhance the mood you are trying to set. For children's birthday parties, the table becomes part of the overall decoration scheme and should be fun...

Designing your own toilet paper roll adds a bit of comical humor to a party, celebration or special occasion. Add an element of surprise by using designs like crossword puzzles, origami paper...

If you enjoy the coffeehouse but can't afford to buy the lattes everyday, here is how you can create a similar atmosphere in your living room.

Create the look of elegant clouds by incorporating layers of tulle onto a tabletop. Tulle is a semi-transparent soft mesh netting. The netting has a hexagonal pattern and comes in a variety of...

Holiday season is fast approaching and we can use some help with making our get togethers successful. Save yourself the stress of the day by preparing well in advance. If any of you have ever not...

Before I get into explaining exactly how to use this method, allow me to debunk some of the worst myths about hypnosis: - Hypnosis is a perfectly natural state that everybody enters numerous...

Hosting an authentic Mexican fiesta requires planning. The key to a Mexican fiesta is to keep it casual. Mexican fiestas are filled with bright colors, games, music and delicious food.

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Pew bows instantly dress up a church for an event like a baptism or wedding. These bows can be customized to fit your specific needs in regards to color, material and size. Pew bows are easy to...

Falling asleep at the job? Can you normally stay awake at home but not in the workplace, even if you consider yourself to be a "night owl"? The following is a guide that will not only...

The most simple definition for lucid dream is a dream in witch you are know that you are dreaming. This article is about a lucid dreaming technique(WILD) that will allow you to have lucid naps...

How can you enjoy a few days without spending any money? With proper preparations, one can eat for free, pay for transportation, and buy a few groceries/toiletries without spending their own...

I love to make candy and simple candy' s for friend's, family, and visitor's. Candy is good for get together' s and friend's love to have tray's for baby shower' s and other event's. Simple, fast...

Cleveland's Wolstein Center and Wolstein Pavilion, located on the south side of the Cleveland State University campus, holds up to 14,000 people and plays host to sporting events, banquets,...

This article is all about putting material into your hands that will make you funny, no matter who the audience is or how old they are. Everyone was not born a great joke or story teller. No...

The reader will learn how to perform, one of the arguably most sexy smoke tricks there is, the French inhale.

If your friends are in a creative field such as art or architecture or if you're looking for a couples wedding or bridal shower theme outside of the norm, this article can help you create an...

Margaritas are one of the most popular drinks. Nothing can best the taste of a cool margarita on hot summer day. A margarita can easily be prepared at home. The recipe for a margarita is fairly...

Give your meal a special touch with shaped butter slices. Customize them to the occasion.

Quite a common activity among youngsters in this new era is the 'potluck' party. This party is easy to organise, requires less money and helps to tighten the bond between friends and family...

Match rockets are a fun way to burn a few minutes when there is nothing else to do, they have made many days more interesting for me and I will share them with you, its very easy but you also must...

An afternoon English Tea can be one of the most soothing, calming activities to take part in with friends and family as long as conversation is on the light side. It helps with your stress level...

Disco balls are a fun addition to any party, whether or not dancing is involved. Reminiscent of disco-dancing days, such as in the movie "Saturday Night Fever" with John Travolta, they are also...

What goes better with BBQ than some good old fashioned potato salad. I have a recipe for a new twist on an old favorite that will be a hit at your next BBQ. This potato salad adds spice and a...

Formula cans can be used for more than simply holding formula and then being thrown in the trash or recycling bin. Formula cans can be used to make inexpensive candy bouquet party favors. With a...

Having a buffet when you entertain guests allows for movement and conversation while people are eating. However, just because you're dining casually doesn't mean your buffet table has to look...

This article will give you some great information on how to have your own "spa day" in the comfort of your own home. It will also give you recipe ideas for spa items that guests can...

Many of us are having difficulties paying the rent or mortgage. Some of use are behind on our utilities and it's hard to get caught up. Many have lost their jobs and some can not even collect...

Handing out airplane-related goody bags will add some high flying fun to your next party. Aviation is a growing industry. Airplane related goody bags are an exceptional option for a newly winged...

Shot glasses are a great addition to every party or bar. But how do you keep the liquor cold for shots without wasting time shaking it in a cocktail shaker or martini glass with ice? If you make...

While we all have to cut back costs due to our economy, it doesn't mean that we still can't indulge in some of our favorite forms of entertainment (books, movies, tv shows, music, etc.). All you...

If you've ever used a glycol fogger or other commercial-grade fog machine, you probably noticed that the fog rose instead of creeping along the ground. This is because the fog-making process...

If you're entertaining a large group of people and want each of your guests to have access to their own shot glasses, it could be costly. Instead, use items you have on hand to make shot glasses...

Do you fondue? If not, you should! Why? because it is fun, versatile and always a hit with guests. With a variety of food options you can fondue for almost any occasion. And the fondue table looks...

Gemini Sound Products developed a reputation in speakers long before turning their expertise to mixers, and since that time they've become one of the leaders in audio products for DJs. Their...

Balloon archways can bring a room to life and set the tone of any party, shower or event. Making a balloon arch is relatively easy. You can create a dazzling pattern of balloons with color, or...

How to have a really fun group activity that will entertain you for hours. Find the right location and follow these instructions and you can be on to tons of fun quickly!

Group activities and family fun of long ago meant looking forward to a specific night when “The Shadow,” or “Little Orphan Annie” old time radio shows came on. Silent anticipation came over the...

February is International Friendship Month, a time to celebrate and honor friends around the world. To show your appreciation for friends that are near and dear, consider having a Friendship Tea....