Holiday Entertaining

How to Clean Your Home for Holiday Guests

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Start early and be systematic so that pre-holiday housework is manageable rather than monstrous. This to-do list will help you stay on top of your work... more »

How to create Cinco de Mayo party

By Andre' J. Bolton

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This national holiday is a symbol of Mexican pride and unity and includes great festivities. Do you want to celebrate Cinco de mayo with other people/relatives? Keep Reading..... more »

How to Enjoy Korean Barbecue

By Naz Ir

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Korean BBQ is a treat for anyone and everyone! It's fun to cook your own food, although some argue that the reason they eat out is to have the food prepared by someone else. Follow these steps to enjoy a meal outdoors at a Korean BBQ restaurant... more »

How to fix a broken chocolate sauce or glaze

By Justin-Nicholas Bentley

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Nothing is more frustrating than a problem in the kitchen. Especially when you're trying to make a special meal or dessert. We've all had problems in front of the stove, but here is a quick fix for when your luscious chocolate sauce breaks. No ... more »

How to fold a dinner napkin into "a delightful display"

By PORAMA

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As I told you, “cooking is an art”, and the key to really enjoying a good meal is to have a wonderful atmosphere or the cultural ambiance that sets the mood for the kind of taste that enhances the menu scheme with more elegance than just a pretty ... more »

How to host a family-friendly, alchohol-free New Year's Bash

By NMusch

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One thing I hated as a youngster was being stuck at home to watch the Times Square ball drop on television while my parents went out to "bring in the New Year". It seemed that New Year's Eve parties were meant for the drinkers and ... more »

How to Make a Fun, Last-Minute Easter Egg Surprise For Guests

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Easter's coming. Guests are coming. Your table is set, but you want to add a season-appropriate additive. Try this. It's a fun conversation-starter!.. more »

How to Make a Kwanzaa Mobile for Children

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This easy-to-make craft project incorporates the colors and the seven principles of Kwanzaa... more »

How to make chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

By kprest74

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A yummy treat for the classroom or holiday dessert table, here is a great "from scratch" recipe for these favorites!.. more »

How to make delicious stuffed mushrooms!

By parvenue

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I have found that every time I serve these things my guests rave and rave and they go quickly like Grant took Richmond! So if you are swamped, not knowing what kind of hor's deorve to serve, these are easy to make, easy to keep warm and ... more »

How to make Popcorn Garland for you Christmas Tree

By Randynmarthamae

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A great craft to do with the kids... more »

How to Make Soda Bottle Spiders

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This craft is easy for everyone, and the spiders look very spooky hanging from a tree in your yard... more »

How to Prepare a Holiday Feast

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Food defines holiday get-togethers. Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without turkey and stuffing, and crispy potato latkes during Hanukkah are mandatory. As your calendar books up during the holiday season, it helps to start the preparations ... more »

How to Spend New Year's Eve by Yourself

By Bob Strauss

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Unless you’re the type who enjoys choking back a sob, lighting a single candle in a stale chocolate cupcake, and crying yourself to sleep as you listen to the sounds of noisemakers outside your window, odds are you’re dreading spending New Year’s ... more »

How to throw a perfect party

By chicaandjo

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The following tips will ensure that your party runs smoothly and your guests will feel like they are receiving the royal treatment...might need to write an article on how to get rid of guests!.. more »

How to Throw the Perfect New Year's Eve Party

By iwuvstaylin

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If you want to have a memorable New Year's Eve to remember, then follow these really easy instructions!.. more »

How to appreciate love during Valentine's (even if you're single)?

By dreamNsmile

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Many people take love for granted, especially during Valentine's. Sometimes we forget that love is supposed to be celebrated everyday and not just reserved for one day. For those who are single, Valentine's may be a reminder of feeling lonely. ... more »

How to Be Perfect as Thanksgiving Invitee

By Amelie

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You’re invited to a Thanksgiving dinner or cocktail party. Awesome! All the questions come suddenly into your mind: “what should I wear?”, “what should I bring?” and so on. Here are some easy and helpful ideas in case you have those intriguing ... more »

How to Buy a Gift for a Woman Over 50

By Therese Haberman

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Whether it is the holidays or just a birthday gift, here are some thoughts to consider for the woman over 50 who already has everything she needs, as she so often tells you... more »

How to Celebrate New Year's Eve With Your Children

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Throw a party and celebrate with your kids, letting them stay up until the new year dawns... more »

How to Celebrate the Second Day of Christmas

By Allana Baroni

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The line between holiday symbolism and commercialism is thin. So how do we get a nation of spectators to participate in meaningful rituals without feeling like it’s all style and no substance? Turn to the theatrical inspiration of the Twelve ... more »

How to Decorate Your House for a New Year's Party

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Your guests will be more than ready to meet the dawning of the new year surrounded by these fun and festive decorations... more »

How to fight a hangover

By grouch

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So you got to have the time of your life and now you’re paying for it. Hangovers are no joke. The pounding walls of your head close in and you’re lucky to make it through the day. There are a few things that will help you indeed shake the ... more »

How to make Halloween Candy Corn Fudge!

By SharonRose

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Candy Corn Fudge makes a great Halloween party treat! This Candy Corn Fudge is incredibly easy to make, but it requires several chilling periods, so be sure to allow plenty of time to make this recipe... more »

How to Organize an Office Gift Exchange

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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You've been assigned the task of organizing an office gift exchange. The thought of receiving yet another bottle of cheap cologne is making you shudder and you know your colleagues feel the same way. It is easy to make this year's exchange a success... more »

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