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Secrets to throwing successful parties, planning reunions, entertaining house guests and commemorating just about any special event or festive occasion. Find basics on catering, decorating for theme parties and even advice for hosting unexpected visitors. No matter what the event—debutante ball or a 50th anniversary party—eHow’s How To articles will help make your party a smashing success. eHow also offers valuable tips for developing your own personal party style, from how to be the life of the party to making a tactful exit.

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How to Have a Swinging Holiday Cocktail Party

By ESMenterprises

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The holidays are made for entertaining. Throwing a perfect Holiday Cocktail Party is easy and fun. Either spur of the moment or planned you can have an elegant party with great food and drinks. Cheers!.. more »

How to Have a Tea Party!

By KCout

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Every little girl dreams of dress-up and tea parties. Big girls don't have to be left out of the fun! Planning a lovely tea party that friends will remember with pleasure for years to come doesn't have to be as complicated as you might think!.. more »

How to have fun tailgating at a ballpark

By Beveronius

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Do you enjoy cooking over an open fire in the company of your friends or family? Do you enjoy conversing with people you don't know regarding the smell of charcoal? If so, this article is for YOU!.. more »

How to Host a Baby's Birthday

By Jacqui1

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So your baby is turning one, two or three, and you want to have a party that will be fun for both the children and adults. Here are some ideas for keeping everyone safe and happy at your child's birthday bash... more »

How to Host a Bunko Game

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Have a girls night in, a couples night out or a get together for friends and family. Play game that is fun for everyone. Bunko is a fast-paced game and you don't stay seated in one place for very long. Bunko players switch playmates and keep ... more »

How to Host a Girls Night In

By Desula

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I’ve never been a fan of hostess parties, suck as Mary Kay or Pampered Chef but I think hanging out with friends is a wonderful thing for women to do. With the recession looming we’re all looking to save some money, and cut costs where ... more »

How to host a Moroccan dinner party

By Valerie Deneen

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Do you want to host a dinner party, but want to plan something unique and exotic? A Moroccan dinner party is the perfect option. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure your party is a huge success... more »

How to Host a Mother/Daughter Tea Party

By christieo1

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Little girls love to play tea party, imagine what fun they would have if you helped them host a mother/daughter tea party for their friends. It is an afternoon of fun, food, and pretty dresses that will be enjoyable for both the moms and the girls... more »

How to Host a Pug Adoption Picnic

By JL B

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Host a picnic in your neighborhood for all Pug people and Pugs alike! Contact local and regional Pug rescue groups and ask them if they would also like to participate. Gather together some local Pug owners in your area who have adopted Pugs in ... more »

How to Host a Tea Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A tea party is perfect for many special occasions, from bridal showers and baby showers to garden parties and holiday gatherings. Tea parties can be formal or casual. The most important part of planning a tea party is being a gracious host and ... more »

How to Host a Video Game Night

By Nuggit

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Hosting a video game night is easy, just follow these steps!.. more »

How to Look Good at Your High School Reunion

By Michael Deaton

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So your high school reunion is a mere weeks away, but you haven't really amounted to squat. Well, it happens. You may not have become Joe Successful, but THEY don't have to know! Here's what you do... more »

How to make "forgotten cookies"

By Trubleknot4u

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Make easy cookies that you really don't bake. Perfect for the kids to do. You more or less put them in and just walk away till morning... more »

How to Make A Chocolate Spoon Wedding Favor

By Sondrac

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When planning a wedding, it is always difficult to figure out what to get for table favors for each guest. The usual book of matches, or a printed pen is old hat. Something different and novel might be a chocolate spoon, with the spoon being ... more »

How to Make a Beer Bong

By MosDefinately

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So you decided to make a beer bong. One I have made many times before and always with much success. Needless to say this piece of machinery is only for consuming A LOT of beer. Fast... more »

How to Make a Diaper Cake

By krazigirl79

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The Diaper Cake is an increasingly popular baby shower gift. A "cake" that is made of diapers, rattles, baby clothes and other tiny items is sure to get "oohs" and "aahs" and "oh how cute!" from the crowd, ... more »

How to Make a Gag Cigarette to Scare Your Friends

By michaelgavin

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For years people have been pulling all sorts of pranks on each other. One of the more classic pranks is that of the gag cigarette. Basically these are tampered with cigarettes that have small snappers (harmless firecrackers) inside of the tip. ... more »

How to Make a Towel Cake for a Bridal Shower

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Fun and interesting gift ideas are not always easy to find. But making a towel cake for a bridal shower is sure to be a fun way to present your gift to the bride-to-be and get compliments from everyone in attendance... more »

How to Make a Video for a Class Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Class reunions can often be an awkward time. Old high school friends that have lost touch try to reconnect, but what's there to talk about. A video slideshow of old and new photographs can be the perfect conversation starter for a class reunion ... more »

How to Make an Espresso Martini

By TheDon

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This is part of the my favorite drinks series. Get ready for the ride of your life!.. more »

How to Make Baby Shower Invitations Stand Out

By wjackson

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Baby shower invitations can set the tone for the baby shower before the big day ever arrives. Baby shower invitations can give shower attendees an inside peek as to what to expect at the baby shower in regards to mood, what attire to wear, what ... more »

How to Make Butterscotch Party Mix

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Prepare for you party with a platter of delicious butterscotch party mix. It's sweet and salty combo make it instantly addictive. Makes about 8 servings... more »

How to make creative use of your xerox machine

By HouseAbruzzo

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Be a Nasa artist with your Xerox copy machine!.. more »

How to Make Food Your Guests Will Love

By CCrock

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Do you want your guests to feel important and taken care of? Stick to these tips to be a host(ess) your guests will appreciate and make food they will LOVE!.. more »

How to Make Gift Packs For Child's School Party

By SexyAngel82

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Tired of sending the usual cupcakes, chips, & sodas to your child's school parties? Well here is a fun but healthy way to put a smile on a kid's face without it being the sugar :).. more »