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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 Attend Aggie Muster

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Aggie Muster is one of the oldest and most revered traditions at Texas A&M University. Its roots go back to 1883, and eventually the date was set as April 21, San Jacinto Day, the day Texas won its independence from Mexico. Aggies gather to ... more »

How to Attend Multiple Holiday Parties In One Night

By DNikki

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We are coming into it, the holiday season. For some of us, the season of joy and happiness can become one of dread when trying to figure out how to deal with multiple parties and events that coincide on the same not. Before you shout "Baa ... more »

How to avoid a hangover - after partying your ass off!

By parvenue

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As spring and summer approach us it seems the world puts it's party hat on and goes rip roaring wild -after the winter we've been having with gas prices soaring to incredible new heights. We drink to forget! It's an expression of the giving up of ... more »

How to Avoid the Mistletoe at an Office Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The holidays have rolled around once again and along with the turkey and tinsel is the inevitable office holiday party. While you and your coworkers enjoy eggnog and hors d'oeuvres, some not-so-sexy office mates may be lurking around the ... more »

How to Be Funny and Entertaining

By sebastianmetti

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Get girls, make friends, (hell, make enemies too), smile a lot, and live life! This can all be done through being funny, making the people around you laugh, and taking advantage of them when they're weak (just kidding). Learn to be funny in this ... more »

How to Be the Life of any Party or Function

By George Kramer

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Learn the basic steps on how to enthrall people. By learning a couple of simple, but important steps, it could lead you to a more fufilling life at a party or other social function... more »

How to Behave During a Limousine Ride

By Bob Strauss

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Limousines are a lot like hotels: they can comfortably seat five or six people, they have a well-stocked bar, and “room service” simply requires pressing a button and issuing instructions to the driver. So why is it that some people behave so ... more »

How to Blow up a Balloon by Gabriel

By anna.white

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I remember when I would blow up balloons for people and it was fun. When I first did it I could blow it up but I couldn't tie it... more »

How to Break Up on Prom Night

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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No one breaks up on prom night unless there's a good reason. Calling it off beforehand takes the magic out of prom and waiting only makes it harder if you can't stand the person you are with. If you are interested in calling it quits on the big ... more »

How to Bring Your Kids to the Beach

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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There's nothing quite like a day at the beach. Between the abundant natural beauty and the myriad of tourist activities, there's no shortage of fun to be had at the beach. If you're planning to bring your kids to the beach, there are a few things ... more »

How to Build a Firepit for a Bonfire

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Building a proper firepit for a bonfire will not only provide a safe way to enjoy your festivities, but it will also assist in the creation of a truly memorable and spectacular fire. Find the right location for your firepit, bring a shovel and ... more »

How to Buy a Corsage or Boutonniere for the Prom

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Quintessential symbols of prom night, corsages and boutonnieres should be simple, elegant arrangements that match your date's color scheme... more »

How to Buy a Pin~ata

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The blindfold is on, the stick is in hand, everyone runs for cover. Whacking on brightly colored, papier-ma^che' pin~atas to get the loot inside has been a part of Latin American festivities for hundreds of years. String one up at your next ... more »

How to Buy Birthday Party Favors

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You don't hear kids complain about the usual birthday party loot bag, but to most moms, it just means more sugar after all that cake and ice cream and more plastic junk to clutter the house. It takes some creativity to find birthday party favors ... more »

How to Buy Dinner at a Fancy French Restaurant

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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One glance at the menu at an elegant restaurant is enough to rattle non-French-speaking diners. Combine this with a smug waiter and you'll find yourself in a pricey pickle. Here's how to enjoy the finest French cuisine without being made to feel ... more »

How to Catch Quarters on Your Elbow

By JetFish

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This is a trick which has delighted people long before quarters were invented. Quarters just happen to be the ideal size and weight for the trick. Read on to learn how to catch quarters on your elbow... more »

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

By DawnChesbro

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While many people celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the United States, many people also don’t know the celebration's roots go back to battle and victory for the Mexican Pueblo state. The “Batalla de Puebla” or Battle of the Puebla, when an outnumbered ... more »

How to China Grill Buffet in Phillipsburg, NJ

By Jenncat

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Review on this resturant... more »

How to Choose a Food Processor

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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If you entertain often, a food processor can be a lifesaver. Even if you're just cooking for your family, it can save time and let you combine several functions in one appliance... more »

How to Choose a Location for a Candle Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A candle party is a fun way of making some new friends or some extra money. When planning a candle party the ambiance is very important. A candle friendly ambiance sells candles. Here a few ideas about choosing a location for the special night... more »

How to Choose a Location for a Knitting Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Hosting a knitting party is an excellent way to spend time with friends and family members while participating in a relaxing and stress-relieving activity. Follow these steps to choose a location that's convenient, welcoming and conducive to the ... more »

How to Choose a Mohel for a Bris

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Bris milah means "covenant of circumcision," and dates back nearly 4,000 years. In the Bible, God ordered Abraham to circumcise himself and to circumcise every male child born to a Jewish mother within 8 days of birth. Although a Jewish man can ... more »

How to Clean a Barbecue Grill

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Keeping your charcoal grill in fine grilling form is easy... more »

How to Conduct Yourself at a Bris

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Mazel tov! You've been invited to a bris. While a bris is a joyous occasion, it is also a serious one, because the baby boy of honor is supposed to give up a part of himself to God. A ritual circumcision is a sacred Jewish tradition that may be ... more »

How to Confuse People in a Grocery Store

By KTMg

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How to confuse just about anyone in a grocery store.. more »