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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 Choose a Baby Shower Theme

By wjackson

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If you are in charge of planning a baby shower, one of the most important decisions you will make is deciding the baby shower theme. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Choose a Location for a Rave

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Location, location, location. This adage is true not only in real estate but also in party planning. Here are things to consider when selecting the location of your rave... more »

How to Choose Baby Shower Decorations

By 01KendraWrites

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Baby shower decorations are fun to plan. You can use your imagination to include just about anything you want. From colorful diapers to confetti filled baby bottles, anything goes at a baby shower. Here you can find some easy and fun ways to plan ... more »

How to Choose Bridal Shower Prizes

By *01 WriterGig

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Choosing bridal shower prizes is a fun part of hosting or assisting with a bridal shower. Depending on the formality of the event, prizes can range from expensive gifts to inexpensive mementos. If you have bridal shower games at your event, ... more »

How to Clean Your House When You’ve Got Company Coming in Ten Minutes

By Cherie Burbach

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You get the call that your long lost pal is in town, and typically, didn’t give you any notice that they’re on their way to your house. While you’re excited to see them again, you’re also secretly freaked out (and annoyed) that they didn’t give ... more »

How to Command Respect From Service Providers

By talithabing

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Being treated poorly, or being ignored altogether, is really frustrating when you go to a doctor, mechanic or restaurant and pay them to serve you properly. A few tips can have them catering to you like royalty... more »

How to Commission a Fireworks Show

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A dazzling fireworks display can add a memorable touch to a party, wedding or business event. For a safe and sizzling evening, leave the pyrotechnics to the pros, sit back and enjoy... more »

How to Conduct Yourself at a Divorce Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Divorce parties are quickly becoming a popular way for the newly-single to mark the end of one life and the beginning of another. Anything goes in this party frontier, from an all-out bash to a girls' night out. You might play games, witness ... more »

How to Cook Gherkins

By Sondrac

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Gherkins are very small to tiny species that looks like but is not a cucumber. They are of different sizes. Unlike the larger sized Sour or Kosher pickles, these are sweet, and can be found on appetizer trays along with sliced franks, sliced ... more »

How to Cook Meals in Advance

By MidniteWriter

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Everyone's so busy nowadays, so who has time for cooking? Maybe you have to come up with a lot of meals for a busy work week or company arrives at your home unannounced. Will you be prepared? If you do not have a dishwasher or a larger, ... more »

How to Crash a Hollywood Party

By ndhillon

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How to get into supposed "exclusive" parties and club events. All it takes is a little bit of gusto, dab of lipgloss or the right posture, and lots of charm!.. more »

How to Crash a Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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People throw parties to celebrate a person, event or just to have fun. Sometimes the guest list is small and exclusive, and other times hosts encourage people to bring friends. Different rules and sets of etiquette govern each individual party. ... more »

How to Create a Class Reunion Database

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Whether it's your ten-year or fifty-year reunion, planning a class reunion requires good organizational skills and attention to detail. Creating a class reunion database in Microsoft Excel can help you manage information gathered from former ... more »

How to Create a Stanley Cup Party Menu

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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When the Stanley Cup playoffs come around, hockey fans can throw down and party as good or better than any football Super Bowl fans. While tips for Super Bowl parties abound, not as many menus are designed specifically for hockey fans. With a ... more »

How to Create Glowing Butterfly Barbecue Decorations

By ctmem

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As the days get longer, people find themselves hosting outdoor parties and barbecues. Decorate your summer party with these glow stick party decorations... more »

How to Dance at a ball

By johnnydanderson

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you have to be cordinated to do this.. more »

How to Decorate a Bathroom for a Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Next time you throw a party, glam up your bathroom along with the rest of the house. Add candles, flowers and music to make this room just as festive as any other... more »

How to Decorate a Margaritaville Themed Tree

By JL B

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Wish you were off the coast of somewhere beautiful and tropical this holiday season? Maybe you love the look of Margaritaville and want to enjoy a themed tree all year long? Either way, showing off your Margaritaville-themed tree will make you ... more »

How to Decorate for a Dinner Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Reinvent your dining room for a dinner party to be remembered. Whether you are planning your event around a theme or simply hosting a gathering of friends, the way you decorate your house for the evening will help them feel welcome and part of ... more »

How to Dress for Casual Dinner Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You've been invited to a casual dinner party--how fun. You might know exactly what dessert to bring or which bottle of wine, but haven't decided what to wear.Choosing clothes for casual occasions can be tricky business. It's hard to know whether ... more »

How to drink your milkshake

By reddawn

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I drink your milkshake, well, maybe, but drink your own first and don't forget these lessons!.. more »

How to Eat Healthy at The Cheesecake Factory

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The Cheesecake Factory is a chain of restaurants known for their large portions. Unlike most restaurant chains, the Cheesecake Factory does not publish nutritional information about their menu items, which makes healthy eating difficult without ... more »

How to Eliminate Drunk Driving from Your Home

By klee13sb

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Everyone enjoys getting together with friends and family. A lot of parties and gatherings include alcohol. There is nothing worse than the thought of one of your loved ones hurting themselves or an innocent stranger while behind the wheel. ... more »

How to Enjoy an Untraditional Mom's Night Out!

By 1citygirl

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You yearn for a night away from the madness of bedtime baths, stories and diaper changes. You’re tired of getting together for wedding and baby showers, and cringe at the thought of attending another Mary Kay or Pampered Chef party. Unfortunately ... 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 »