Entertaining Ideas

Show your creativity and stick to a strict budget by avoiding store-bought party decorations. Design your own paper party embellishments with craft supplies such as cardstock, patterned paper and...

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,...

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...

A café party is a fun and festive theme for any get together--birthday, bridal shower, or just because. Making favors for a café party couldn't be easier.

There are lots of party ideas for parties that are free. There are party ideas for themes that can be used to plan and host parties that can cost nothing for the host, and the guests. Hopefully...

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...

Having a signature drink at your party can help you to tie in a particular theme. Drink margaritas at a Mexican party or mai tais at an island party. Making special drinks when having a party also...

Using recycled materials to decorate for an eco-friendly party or other event is a great way to show your creativity and make the decorations reflect the theme of the party. The supply list is...

Confetti has been a favorite party decoration for decades. Bar Mitzvah parties, weddings, New Year's Eve parties, birthdays, graduation, pep rallies, Halloween parties and sports celebrations, all...

Homemade candy pouches add a personal touch to party favors. Choose colors, patterns and materials that reflect the party theme and add charms and ribbon for extra decoration.

Sometimes you want that club experience, but you just don't feel like going out. Standing in a line for hours, paying a cover, shelling out cash for expensive drinks and trying to move around in a...

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...

Japanese décor is known for its Zen-like tranquility and simplicity. Reinvent this timeless beauty at your next party with decorations that are common in Japan, such as paper lanterns and...

At some point you’ve probably been invited to a home party by your friends, where you feel obligated to buy something and spend your hard earned money. I can’t tell you how many invitations I get...

As a general rule of thumb, you should prepare one pound of food per person for snacks, and one and a half pounds of food per person for the entrée. Of course, you know your dinner crowd...

Many different elements go into throwing a good party. Considerations for throwing a party include food, the guest list, entertainment and venue. Decorations are another element that you must...

Hosting an elegant party requires decorations to set the mood. Avoid overly bright and and busy decor. The decorations should provide a backdrop to good food and good conversation and the event...

A beautifully decorated table will get your guests excited about the party before it even gets started. No matter the occasion or the budget, the right color schemes and accessories will "dress"...

Party bags, also known as loot or favor bags, are a chance to show your guests your appreciation for attending. Used primarily at weddings and pre-wedding events, baby showers and children's...

Invitations aren't limited to traditional paper or emails. Have some fun with your party invitations by thinking of something unusual. A fun invitation will set the tone for your party, letting...

If you host several parties each year, making each one more fun and exciting than the last time can be a challenge. One way to create a different atmosphere is to find other venues to hold parties.

Party favors are gifts of appreciation for attending your event. They can be a simple gesture like a balloon, or an elaborate collection of frivolities. Either way, party favors are appreciated...

Throwing a party is great fun and can be an amazing way to bring a diverse group of friends together, but if that is where your plan ends, you may want to consider planning some party games or...

Bunco is a dice game that has grown in popularity over the last several years since the game's re-release in 2005. Once a favorite of gamblers in America's West, Bunco is now a family-friendly...

You can add to the glamour of any party by incorporating Hollywood-themed decorations. There is nothing more glamorous than Tinseltown, so let your creativity match the greatest entertainers of...

Hosting a party can be a lot of work, but the result is usually a lot of fun. One of the first considerations is where to have it. The party venue has to have enough room for all the guests, have...

If you are planning to host a houseful of little girls hopped up on birthday cake and ice cream in the near future, you will want to have plenty of activities on hand to keep them busy. Party...

During these economically strained times everyone needs to do something fun once in a while to help take their minds off it. And what's a better way to have fun than a party? This easy guide will...

Graduating from college is an important accomplishment, and a great way to reward a graduate for all her hard work is with a party in her honor. The program for a college graduation party should...

The 1970s followed the '60s generation of love and peace. The early part of the '70s continued the hippie and flower-power themes, but those things began to fade along with much of the social...

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...

Preparing food for a party can be difficult. There has to be a large amount of food for everybody to enjoy, and the variety must be diverse. Nobody wants to throw a party with bad food. But it can...

Most people love entertaining, but the cost of throwing a party can be daunting. When planning your next party, a little foresight can go a long way toward saving you a lot of money on party...

Dinner parties are fun gatherings with friends and family, but they can be taxing on the host. In addition to sending out invitations and preparing the menu, you also should consider decorations....

Luaus are a fun way to enjoy warm weather, good company and delicious food. But just like any party, luaus require activities to keep guests entertained and the party alive. So, what luau themed...

No matter what the occasion is---bar mitzvahs, surprise birthday parties, even funerals---there's typically a guestbook. Why people don't get more creative with guestbooks is surprising. Most...

Party favors are so much fun to give and receive. But when you're throwing a party, they're just another expense. If you're trying to reign in the cost of your bash, or if your just a crafty...

Want to wow your friends at a party? This simple trick will make you the life of the party and extremely mysterious.

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...

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...

How do I throw a party in a small space? I live in a studio apartment, but I love to entertain. Whether it’s a birthday party, a Trivia party, or a movie night, here are some ideas I’ve found...

A bridal party luncheon is a great way to thank the bridal party for everything they have done to help plan your wedding. With the wedding date fast approaching, it can be a bit daunting to try...

Accessorize any birthday or spring celebration with butterfly party favors. Prepare these in advance or encourage guests to join in the fun of creating their own butterfly favors. Butterfly party...

Don't watch the season finale of "The Bachelor" alone when you can have a party with all of your "bachelorette" friends!

Follow these few simple steps to throwing a great Coca Cola theme party. I include how to have fun with games, food, decorations and contests. Everybody loves Coke, so wow your friends with this...

If you are throwing a formal party, you will likely need to choose party favors to distribute to guests. When you choose party favors, you'll need to choose something that fits your budget and...

Hosting a fabulous Martini party is simple - good appetizers and great drinks. Throw in some decorations and music and your party is ready for people.

Hosting a themed party can be lots of fun. Allowing guests to participate in the theme is even more rewarding. A Black & White Party is an easy theme and can range from casual to formal. The...

Every new year, I try to prune my tiny closet to make room for new, exciting clothes to begin the new year with. One pile goes to the Salvation Army and another waits to be re-designed. But there...