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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 order the right food at Houston's

By tommyboy2k

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Houston's is a group of retaurants that graces a select number of cities (LA, NY, New Orleans, Phoenix, Kansas City, SF and more) across the gold old USA. The retaurant is owned by Hillstone Restaurant Group. Which owns a few other great ... more »

How to Organize a Children’s Pirates of the Caribbean Party

By John O'Mahony

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A “Pirates of the Caribbean” themed party is perfect for outdoor summer fun–especially if you have access to a pool... more »

How to Organize a Pirates of the Caribbean-Themed Party

By John O'Mahony

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If you have a pool, you are half way to organizing the perfect “Pirates of the Caribbean”-themed party. Now just add rum!.. more »

How to Organize A Potluck Barbeque.

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Whether it's for a family reunion or a neighborhood block party, the potluck barbeque is a great way to have a meal together, sample everyone's best summer dish and minimize the stress for the host or hostess of cooking and providing a meal for a ... more »

How to Personalize an Oscar Ballot

By Allana Baroni

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Betting--I mean trying to guess who will win each category--on the outcome of the Academy Awards is the best part of watching the Oscars. If you’re hosting the viewing party for the entourage, create a ballot with a twist so the odds of Mr. ... more »

How to Pick a Housewarming Gift

By mollyhcarter

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Choosing a house-warming gift can be overwhelming. For a truly memorable gift, here are a few suggestions for how to pick a housewarming gift that they are sure to love... more »

How to Pick Music for a College Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Selecting the right songs for your college reunion can make or break your event. College memories are made more clear and vivid by the music that was popular at the time. These tunes invoke emotions from the good old days and possibly can bring ... more »

How to Plan a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Celebration

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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While the religious ceremony is the most important part of any bar or bat mitzvah, the celebration that follows should also be a memorable occasion for your child or grandchild. Here are some hints to help you plan the party that marks this ... more »

How to Plan a Cheap, yet FANTASTIC Wedding!

By k-rae

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One of the best days of your life will be your wedding day. You want it to be beautiful, fun, and unforgettable. It’s all too easy to spend loads of money on the one day event and then later regret that all that money didn’t go into savings, a ... more »

How to Plan a Memorable Family Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Genealogy has exploded in popularity these days, and reuniting family members can be memorable, exciting and even a little daunting. If your family is small, it can be a lovely backyard gathering. If your clan has a tartan named after it, think ... more »

How to Plan a New Year's Eve Mystery Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Often, by the time New Year's Eve rolls around, the party scene has grown a bit stale. For mystery lovers, nothing can liven things up again like an evening of finding out whodunit... more »

How to Plan a Picnic

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Planning a picnic - whether it's simple or extravagant - is easy once you master the basics described below... more »

How to Plan a Successful Slumber Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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It's a red-eye reality of parental life--kids love slumber parties. If you value peace, quiet, and a bit of sleep at night, invite nice kids, plan some great activities and make the ground rules clear... more »

How to Plan a Sweet Sixteen Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A Sweet Sixteen party marks a teenage girl's passage into early adulthood. In some parts of the country, girls will participate in very formal "coming out" ceremonies in which they are introduced to society, but really any teenage girl can have ... more »

How to Plan an Adult's Birthday on a Budget

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Having an adult's birthday party is a great way to celebrate being another year older and hopefully wiser. Adult birthday parties are fun and they don't have to cost a fortune. Although you cannot put out a tray of cupcakes and goodie bags and ... more »

How to Plan an Affordable Bar or Bat Mitzvah Celebration

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A bar or bat mitzvah is an important rite of passage for a young Jewish person, and the party that follows the ceremony should be an event to remember. Such events can get expensive, though, so parents will need to stick to a budget and look for ... more »

How to Plan the Perfect Party

By Tracy

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Are you one of the many people who avoid entertaining because it can be overwhelming and stressful? Well, it doesn't have to be that way. Hosting a party for your friends or family can be easy and fun. The single most important thing you need ... more »

How to Play Blind Man's Bluff

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A traditional children's game, Blind Man's Bluff is just as fun when played with the whole family. With as few as three players and as many as you like, you can put your sense of hearing to the test to win this game... more »

How to Play Mafia

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The game of Mafia is all about the power of bluffing and knowing when other people are bluffing themselves. You can be a member of the Mafia, a townsperson, the Inspector or the Moderator in this elimination and guessing game. You will vote out ... more »

How to Play the Drinking Game James Bond

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The next time you're having a pint and a James Bond flick is on the tube, have some fun and play the drinking game James Bond. The James Bond drinking game is as simple or as complex as you want it to be. But here are some must-have rules for the ... more »

How to Play the Drinking Game Screw Your Neighbor

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Contrary to how this may sound, this drinking game has little to do with clandestine trysts with the lonely housewife (or househusband) next door. But if you want to invite one of your neighbors over for a couple hands of cards and a couple ... more »

How to Prepare a Home for Elderly House Guests

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Preparing your home for elderly house guests will benefit your entire family. Household hazards are dangerous to everyone, no matter how many birthdays they've celebrated. While there are a few items that will require more scrutiny if you're ... more »

How to Prepare for a High School Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Whether it's been 5 years or a whopping 50, high school reunions are a fun opportunity to reminisce about days gone by. In addition to seeing old friends, high school reunions allow you to strut your stuff. Looking and feeling your best are key ... more »

How to Propose a Toast

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A few carefully selected words can add a personal touch to any social gathering. People make toasts over festive beverages such as champagne, sparkling cider or wine... more »

How to Save Time on Your Thank You Cards

By designervcu

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Whether it’s a bridal shower, baby shower, or a birthday party, it is never a bad idea to plan for ways to save some time and energy to get started for the after math, yes that means the thank you cards. This will give you a few ways to have ... more »