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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 an invitation for an ice cream party

By minnie002

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If you plan on having an ice cream party any time soon here's an cute and easy invitation to make for your guest.. more »

How to Make Baked Apples in a Microwave

By Sean Connell

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Baked apples are tasty and relatively easy to make. But they can be made more simply, and faster, in the microwave. A good thing to know for that easy dessert when dinner's already taken you all day to prepare... more »

How to Make Boutonnieres

By CCrock

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You can make lovely boutonnieres the night before or the morning of the wedding. You can also make them for anniversaries, prom and homecoming!.. more »

How to Make Buffet Markers for Your Table

By JL B

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By simply adding personalized buffet markers to your buffet table, you take the guesswork out of what you are serving and where everything goes. Here's how to add these convenient helpers to your table... more »

How to Make button jewerly for all ages of girls

By sherryk9210

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Get glamous with a few buttons and some glue. These crafts are fun for all girls. At slummber partys, birthday parties or as homemade gifts, for special Grandmothers, Aunts,,Sisters or Friends... more »

How to Make Chocolate Raspberry Sauce

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Chocolate and raspberry have a special affinity for each other. This is the perfect topping for vanilla, chocolate or cherry ice cream. Makes about 1 1/2 cups... more »

How to Make Cranberry Liqueur and a Wicked Cosmopolitan

By Anthony Delgado

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The best Cranberry Liqueur are made with the best, fresh ingredients. Here is how to do it! And, make a fantastic Cosmo while you are at it... more »

How to Make Favors for a Children's Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Party favors, in general, are a thank you gesture for party attendees. For children's parties, though, the party favors can also be a clever diversion while the birthday boy opens presents. The kids focus on their favor especially if it is ... more »

How to Make Friends with Your Neighbor

By Nellie Day

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Don't wait to meet and befriend your neighbors until you realize your 17-year-olds are in the same biology class. Take a few proactive steps to make them feel appreciated and liked before you actually need them... more »

How to Make Halloween Voodoo Jars

By pianistic

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Spiders and snakes and eyeballs, oh my! Follow these easy tips to make these homemade voodoo jars for Halloween. Sit them around the house for your party or line them up on a shelf to welcome your trick or treaters. Put them in the kitchen next ... more »

How to make Hungarian Crepes ("palacsinta" fried pancakes)

By rongorongo

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A simple recipe for traditional Hungarian style crepes, sometimes refered to as "pancakes". Frying the crepes are the most difficult part of the recipe. Hungarian style crepes are a speckled cinnamon-brown color and as thin as ... more »

How to Make Love?

By abdo4

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Here is how to make love.. more »

How to Make Oobleck for a Dr. Seuss Party

By MelanieF

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There's no better theme for a birthday party for Dr. Seuss fans! Throw a Dr. Seuss party to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904, and died at age 87 on September 24, 1991. So, tip your hats to the most ... more »

How to Make Paper Flower Pomanders

By wmcveigh

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Once you've created or purchased paper, fabric, or felt flowers it's easy to use them to create a decorative paper pomander. By creating them yourself using paper flowers you reduce the cost of these decorations significantly... more »

How to Make Scented Hand Towels

By mcroom

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In many Asian countries, a meal begins with hot towels used for cleaning the hands before eating. Offer dinner guests a warm hand towel that has a lovely scent... more »

How to Make Silly Putty

By L1onherd

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Did you know that silly putty was invented by James Wright who was trying to create synthetic rubber during WWII? Now this amusing goo can be found everywhere especially in plastic eggs around the world. Bring the kids and try to this simple ... more »

How to Make Smart Choices at Fast Food Restaurants

By brandif

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Before grabbing that burger and fry combo at your favorite fast food spot, take a look at these tips so you can learn how to stick to your diet... more »

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 Cups

By Sondrac

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

How to Make Your Baby Shower Registry Easy for Others

By wjackson

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If you are expecting a baby, you should definitely plan to do a baby shower registry. A baby shower registry helps guide your friends and family when they go to purchase your baby shower presents. They will know what you need, what you like and ... 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 Not Be Bored

By Zulnic

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Every once in a while, we have this thing that hits us that can only be described as boredom. If you are anything like me, then simple things bore you easily. I'm going to show you a few ways to occupy your time that will hopefully keep you ... 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 »