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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 Make Spinach/Artichoke Dip

By Sunshine75

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This is a great recipe for any occasion. Whether you're watching the big game, invited to your in-laws, or a pot luck, spinach/artichoke dip is always a winner. You never want to go to someone's house empty handed. Use this recipe and be the hit ... more »

How to Make Toll House® Party Mix

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Get the party started on a great note with this recipe from Nestlé Toll House. Makes about eight servings... more »

How to Make Watermelon Granita-Filled Lime Cups

By Sondrac

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These mini melon look-alikes will delight your guests!.. more »

How to Manage Last Minute Party Preparations!!!

By MariaFlores

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Ok, we've all been there before - SURPRISE! Family is descending upon you from afar and they expect to be fed, sheltered and entertained! What to DO?? The following foods and ideas should be duly credited: My MOM is the BEST hostess EVER!.. more »

How to Organize a Family Reunion Blog.

By JL B

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Are you planning within the next year to host a Family Reunion? If so, a great way to get started with organizing and preparing the party would be to create a Blog. This will allow for you to store all of the happenings along the way, Party ... more »

How to Organize a Monopoly Pub Crawl

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A Monopoly pub crawl involves visiting one bar on each of the streets that appear on the city's Monopoly board. This tradition seems to have started in London after the release of the British game, but the pub crawl can be planned for any city ... more »

How to Organize a Progressive Dinner Party

By Jorty

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If you’re tired of going to the same old humdrum dinner parties, why not consider organizing a progressive dinner party? Popular a few decades ago, today the progressive dinner is a lost art. But it’s great way to reconnect with neighbors and ... more »

How to Pack an Emergency Kit for Prom

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Prom is finally here, and you want the evening to be perfect. Unfortunately, life happens. Heels break, seams tear and nylons run. Don't let a minor annoyance ruin your big day; pack an emergency tool kit for prom so you're ready for any problem. ... more »

How to Paint a Fairy Princess Face

By smartfairy

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This is a simple face painting design to learn and the children will love it!.. more »

How to Pick Drinks for a Tiki Theme Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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To encourage the guests at your Tiki Party to assume the laid-back attitude of the tropics, you should provide laid-back tropical drinks. Follow the steps below to match the drinks with your theme... more »

How to Pick Twin Shower Prizes

By *01 WriterGig

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Twin shower prizes are double the fun and twice as cute. Used as hostess gifts, prizes for baby shower game winners and as door prizes, twin shower prizes are a must for any baby shower for a new twin mom. Here are a few ideas for twin shower ... more »

How to plan a baby shower

By staci

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This article will help give ideas to friends and family on what to do for a baby shower. With gift ideas for the mom to be and baby... more »

How to Plan a Bar or Bat Mitzvah to Help an Animal Shelter

By Melissa Maroff

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Very often when a Jewish boy or girl plans his or her bar or bat mitzvah celebration, they choose a theme and a mitzvah (good deed) project to tie in with the theme. A local animal shelter makes a worthy recipient, as well as something they would ... more »

How to Plan a Beach Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Make a party extra special by having it on the beach and work on your tan while working as host. Beach parties are fun and supply a good resource for activities--the sun and ocean. The kids can build sandcastles while the adults enjoy a warm ... more »

How to Plan a Budget for a Housewarming Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Party planning can be tricky. You've got to balance the number of guests and amenities like food and drink with the money in your wallet. Plan your housewarming party armed with the best possible defense--a reasonable budget. Start by defining ... more »

How to Plan a Budget Wedding

By cheryldawn

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You've got the perfect guy, the perfect engagement ring...and a budget! Eek! What now? Don't fret - it's very possible to have the wedding of your dreams on a budget... more »

How to Plan a Catholic Baptism Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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At a Catholic baptism, a new baby is brought into the loving, protective circle of Christ's church. Most families celebrate with a party afterward. While a Catholic baptism party can be just as much fun as any get-together, remember to keep the ... more »

How to Plan a Charity Black Tie Event

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Planning an event of any kind is never easy. Black tie events raise the stakes even more for those put in charge of organizing these grand affairs. Everything from securing a location to what to wear can become a huge headache if you are not ... more »

How to Plan a Dinner for Four

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Create a delicious meal for four with these tips. Set aside a special date; keep it simple and then sit back end enjoy with your guests... more »

How to Plan a Gay Wedding

By Nellie Day

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Though a gay wedding can be just like any other "traditional" wedding there are extra details and considerations that need to be accounted for before planning a same-sex big day... more »

How to Plan a Getaway at Leeds’ Gatecrasher Summer Sound System

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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Gatecrasher is one of the most influential clubbing brands in the UK, and runs an event called Summer Sound System in Leeds. It is a night of dance music which takes place annually around the end of May in Leed’s Lotherton Hall, attracting some ... more »

How to Plan a Mad Hatter Tea Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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When the Mad Hatter throws a tea party in "Alice in Wonderland," it is not the sedate and dignified affair we usually associate with a tea party. It is a let-loose, crazy, fun time. Planning a Mad Hatter tea party can be almost as much fun as ... more »

How to Plan a Menu for a Dinner Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The food you serve will be the centerpiece of your dinner party so it is deserving of your greatest attention when planning the event. Remember that the best dinner parties are those where the host or hostess is relaxed and at ease, so save the ... more »

How to Plan a Menu for a Housewarming Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Food is a focal point of any party, but a housewarming party especially begs for satisfying comfort food. Your menu can be casual or elegant and still give your guests that warm, yummy feeling in their tummies--the one that makes them feel at ... more »

How to Plan a Midnight Harry Potter Release Party

By Nyko

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Here's what you all want! Here's the steps my family takes to see the Next HP movie... more »