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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 Select a Sweet Sixteen Cake

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The centerpiece of any birthday party is always the cake. No time does it play a more pivotal role in shaping the appearance of your party than in a Sweet Sixteen party. Choose a cake that is both delicious and beautifully suited to your party's ... more »

How to Select Food for a Tea Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Sugar, spice and everything nice is the way to approach the food selection for your tea party. Select fare that's easy to eat while socializing. Delicate finger sandwiches filled with savory foods and melt-in-your-mouth desserts will do the ... more »

How to Sell at a Lingerie Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Many entrepreneurs are now embracing the home “sales party” concept to sell lingerie and other racy items. Lingerie parties are today’s grown-up version of the girls’ slumber party. Whether you organize lingerie parties as a business venture or ... more »

How to set your table for a Thai Dinner

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Set a more exotic looking table than usual for this party. You can use any or all of these ideas to help set the mood... more »

How to Skip Most Lines at Disneyland

By michaelgavin

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Who doesn’t want to go to Disneyland? Everybody loves theme parks, but nobody likes to wait in a long line of any kind. There are ways to avoid having to be stuck in most of the long lines for rides at this theme park, and here is how you do it... more »

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The unique smell of a charcoal grill is certain to get anyone's taste buds watering. Firing up the grill on those warm evenings of summer is a great way to get together with friends and family for a delicious, tasty meal. Getting your charcoal ... more »

How to stay up all night at a sleepover

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You have so much to talk about. So much to do! And, yet, you only have a few more hours until... wait, who says it's bed time? Uh, no one. The party is only beginning. Here's how to keep it that way..... more »

How to throw a block party

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This article is about how to plan and throw a great neighborhood block party.. more »

How to Throw a CD Release Party

By Henry

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CD release parties are a great way to spread the word about a new CD. If you’re a brand new band or the Rolling Stones, a CD release party should be a given. It’s a way to connect with fans, network, and celebrate finishing the CD... more »

How to Throw a Children's Birthday Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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With a little planning and imagination, you can help your child have the best birthday celebration ever... more »

How to Throw a Debutante Ball

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Debutante balls, also called cotillions, are an old tradition that involved presenting young women of marriageable age to society for the first time. Debutante balls may no longer be relevant; however the tradition still lives on. No longer ... more »

How to Throw a Football Party

By kellyzilar

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Want a kick ass football party and not do very much? Good snacks and great company? Keep reading....... more »

How to Throw a Great Avon Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You can throw an Avon party and turn buying cosmetics and other items into a fun event for you and your friends. Follow these steps to set it up... more »

How to Throw a Great Holiday Party for the Kids

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Your child wants to have a holiday party with a few friends. You want to arrange a hassle-free party. Follow these instructions to throw a great, hassle-free gingerbread house party. Each child will create their own gingerbread house to take ... more »

How to Throw a Karaoke Party

By Allana Baroni

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Hankering for high-octane hijinx, green M&M’s and panties flying at the stage? Want sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, minus the smashed television sets and perp walk? If you feel the need to be loud and legal, then by all means crank up the amps and ... more »

How to Throw a Movie Night Theme Party for Teens

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If you have teenagers, you know that the cowboy or ballerina theme parties are long gone and planning a party now is a bit more challenging. A Movie Night theme party is perfect for teens because it allows them to feel like adults while having ... more »

How to Throw a Party

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Thowing a party at your house can be very fun for your whole crowd of friends... more »

How to Throw a Pokémon Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Do you think Raichu is just rad? That Pikachu rocks? That Bulbasaur is boss? Then you'd love throwing a Pokémon party... more »

How to Throw a Stylish Oscars Ceremony Pajama Party

By Amelie

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The Oscars Ceremony is one of the greatest motion picture awards presentations. The Academy Awards ceremony will be seen in many countries worldwide and the next presentation, the 80th, will be, as expected, transmitted live on television and ... more »

How to Throw a Tea Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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While the classical tea party brings to mind old ladies in flowered dresses, it's really a great excuse for conversation, snacks and some warming beverages. You don't have to dress up, you can invite men as well as women and you can have coffee, ... more »

How to Throw an Alcohol-Safe Party

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As a responsible party host, see to it that your guests return home safely. Although the safest approach is to throw an alcohol-free party, there are steps you can take to minimize the risk of abuse if you decide to serve alcohol. These ... more »

How to Wear Appropriate Attire for a First Communion Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Even in an increasingly casual world where people wear jeans to the opera and T-shirts to church, there are some occasions that demand special clothing. A First Communion party is one of them. Those who protested against their school dress code ... more »

How to Write a Retirement Speech

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Retirement closes one aspect of life but offers a new adventure for the next phase. Consider the retirement speech as closure, but not an ending. The occasion brings mixed emotions from friends and loved ones, but remains a celebration of passing... more »

How to Access Adult Content Online Without Using Personal Information

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The Federal Trade Commission reported that for the 4th year in a row Identity Theft top the charts of consumer complaints. Prepaid Goodie Cards allows customers to view adult content online without ever having to register or join anything ever. ... more »

How to Accessorize Your Cocktails

By Allana Baroni

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Cocktails are universal icebreakers at a party. First, the bar gives you a destination to head toward when you enter the party. Cocktails are also the perfect props so your hands are not awkwardly hanging. And, finally they definitely take the ... more »