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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 Enjoy Unexpected Guests

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Entertaining is fun, but many people take it too seriously. Formal entertaining requires time and preparation, but when guests arrive unexpectedly, the rules go out the window. Still, if you can stay calm and improvise, you can enjoy even ... more »

How to Enjoy Your Own Super Bowl Party

By Patricia Resnick

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You can enjoy your own Super Bowl party! It only takes a little planning and preparation. And you'll find that the more you enjoy yourself, the more fun your guests will have. Win, win, eh?!.. more »

How to Entertain Clients

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The ability to entertain clients is one of the best skills to have in any corporate setting. If you impress your clients, it means repeat business and other perks down the road. The trick to entertaining clients is to find out what they enjoy ... more »

How to Entertain for Cheap

By FabHelper

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If you like to entertain often you know the cost can quickly catch up with you. Here's a few ideas to afford to entertain more often... more »

How to Entertain Kids at a SpongeBob Themed Birthday Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If you have ever been to a birthday party with kids, you know the secret is to keep it short and keep it moving. Finding ways to entertain kids at a SpongeBob SquarePants themed birthday party can be simple and fun. With a little imagination, ... more »

How to Entertain Kids at a Western Theme Birthday Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If your little cowpoke has a birthday coming and a wild west roundup is in your future than you're in luck. Finding creative ways to entertain kids at a western theme party is easy because the theme is simple and loved by boys and girls alike. ... more »

How to Estimate the Proper Amount of Wine to Serve at a Party

By KittyJ

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Party planning doesn't have to be stressful. If you are unsure how much wine your guests may go through at your upcoming event, follow these easy instructions for estimating the proper amount of wine to serve at a party... more »

How to Feed Unexpected Guests

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Unexpected guests have a way of throwing you into a tizzy. Being a polite hostess means offering them food and drink, but you don't have anything prepared. It's easy to feed unexpected guests if your pantry is stocked and you stick to the basics... more »

How to Find a Discount Prom Dress

By Griffinzap

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Your prom may well be one of the most special, magical, and fun nights of your life. The last thing you should be worried about is cost! Prom dresses can be dauntingly expensive, but with a little time, creativity, and luck, you can find a dress ... more »

How to Find Products for a Candle Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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To throw a successful candle party, you need products to sell to your guests. You'll want the most affordable and high quality candles that you can find. Here are some ways to find products for your candle party that won't have you "burning the ... more »

How to Fix Up a Bathroom for a Party

By GingerJoy

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Although everyone will congregate in your kitchen at a party, practically all of your guests will probably make a trip to your bathroom over the course of the evening. Make sure that your bathroom is party ready with these easy tips... more »

How to Follow Tea Party Etiquette

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You should have good manners all the time and a tea party is no different. Follow proper etiquette in the Emily Post-school of dining by being a gracious host and a polite guest. For a tea party, you'll need to know how to navigate a table ... more »

How to Get Rid of Unexpected Guests

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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There's something particularly maddening about having your quiet Sunday afternoon ruined by unexpected guests dropping by. Technically, the fact that they're unexpected means they're not guests at all but rather intruders whom you happen to know. ... more »

How to Get Tickets for the "Taste of the NFL Super Bowl Party"

By bfreethree

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The annual "Taste of the NFL Super Bowl Party" got it's start in 1992. Top chefs from each of the 31 NFL team cities prepare a variety of delicious foods, for the party attendees. As a ticket holder you will be able to sample dishes ... more »

How to Give an Easy Graduation/Reunion Party

By coachmac4

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The season for parties has arrived! Would you like to invite and have help planning those get-togethers? Just follow these few tips for the easiest party planning you have ever had!.. more »

How to Give an Embarrassing Speech

By JacobCottingham

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Speeches are part of social life. At one point or another you’re going to have to make a toast, give a presentation or lecture a group. Nearly everyone has at least one story of his own embarrassing speech. Following these instructions will ... more »

How to Give Someone a Memorable Send-Off

By lizwb

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The proper send-off for good friends and family is important: make it memorable with meaningful and fun activities at the Going-Away Party... more »

How to Go Clubbing

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You could spend Saturday night at home watching reruns of "Law and Order," or you could spend it zipped into your thigh-high leather boots with a flirtini in hand as you make small talk with the "beautiful people." If you're drawn to the latter ... more »

How to Go to a College Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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There's nothing like returning to your alma mater to experience a taste of nostalgia, when life was simple and all you had to worry about was getting a great tan and occasionally making it to class. But if you're a bit nervous about attending ... more »

How to Handle Drunks

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If you enjoy serving alcohol when you entertain, it is an unfortunate truth that you might be forced to deal with an inebriated guest. Though advice abounds on how to avoid this situation in the first place, the fact remains that a person who has ... more »

How to Hang Streamers for a Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Decorating is essential to really setting the mood for a party. There are a few styles for hanging streamers that can be used to decorate properly and give your party that extra touch... more »

How to Have a 70s Theme Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Traveling back a few decades to celebrate your upcoming party? Groovy. The 70s marked a decade of great music, political controversy and carefree fun. Remember the best of the 1970s by paying tribute with a great party guests will remember for ... more »

How to have a cheap themed birthday party.

By ohiomommy77

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Anyone can make a birthday party cheap as long as you know the secrets of being cheap!.. more »

How to Have a Night Out in Edinburgh's Historic Bars

By Garry Crystal, eHow UK

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Edinburgh boasts some of the oldest bars in Britain. The Old Town is the heart of Edinburgh's historic city and you will be spoilt for choice here... more »

How to Have Fun at a Party Without Drinking

By Matthias Niska

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Whether you’re in high school, college or simply a young adult hanging out with a group of friends and acquaintances, you don’t have to drink to enjoy yourself. If you abstain from alcohol for whatever reason, don’t think that means you can’t or ... more »