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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 Control Drinking Over the Holidays

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Excessive drinking can lead to automobile accidents, hangovers and unwanted calories. You can have a great holiday without overdoing the alcohol - or avoiding it altogether... more »

How to Cover Red Carpet Events

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Once you have received an assignment to cover a red carpet celebrity driven event, there are a few tools and tricks of the trade that will help you grab the attention of a celebrity and garner great quotes, all the while making your life smooth ... more »

How to Create a "Guy That Got Run Over by a Car" Costume

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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This quick and easy costume will have people in awe of your creativity and sense of humor... more »

How to Create a Digital Birthday Presentation

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A creative way to entertain birthday party guests is to display a digital birthday presentation celebrating the life of the birthday guest. Using PowerPoint software, the creativity knows no bounds! Add word balloons and funny comments to ... more »

How to Create a Playlist for a Knitting Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Knitting can be a solitary, quiet activity, but at a party where knitting is the main attraction, the sounds of knitting needles clicking together need not be the only soundtrack. Create a playlist of well-loved songs for your knitting party and ... more »

How to Create a Trix Rabbit Costume

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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This costume is perfect for any child or adult who adores Saturday morning cartoons and sugary breakfast cereal... more »

How to Create Scully and Mulder Costumes

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You'll feel ready to take on anything ' aliens, secret government plots, trick-or-treaters ' in these cool "X Files" costumes... more »

How to Dance at a Bar Mitzvah

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A bar mitzvah is an opportunity to celebrate your son's accomplishments, and dancing has always been a traditional part of the party. Know how to dance and what dances to choose, ensuring that you, your son and your guests can all have a great time... more »

How to Dance at a Luau Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Luau dances are typically Polynesian in origin, and the most notable is the hula. If you're invited to a luau, having some hula dance moves in your repertoire is essential. Keep the focus on fun: If you look like you're having a blast, your ... more »

How to Deal With Neighborhood Complains About a Rave

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A "rave" or "rave party" is an all-night dance event with live and recorded electronic dance music. Popular since the 1960s, a rave has come to be associated with drug use, particularly ecstasy. Today, those who attend raves often opt to remain ... more »

How to Decorate Flip Flops for a Slumber Party Activity

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Flip flops are all the rage these days, especially among tween girls. Their comfort and versatility make them a hit for almost every occasion. Decorating flip flops and designing your own distinctive shoe is sure to be a success at your next ... more »

How to Decorate for a '70s Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Embody the spirit of the 1970s by decking your house in all things disco at your '70s party. Celebrate the era of dancing queens and pet rocks, disco balls and platform shoes by transforming your home into your own Studio 54... more »

How to Decorate for a Divorce Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Divorce party decorations can set the mood for a fun, festive celebration. Several companies now manufacture lighthearted decorations for just such an occasion. Most divorce parties are thrown by women, so many decorations are focused on moving ... more »

How to Decorate for a High School Reunion

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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High school class reunions are all about the memories, remembering old times and making new memories. Help your guests get reacquainted by decorating the reunion location with some old photos and stir up the memories. Ask your guests for help ... more »

How to Design a Family Reunion T-shirt

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A custom T-shirt can be a keepsake and a unifying element at a family reunion. Here's how to create this memento... more »

How to Do a Keg Stand

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Whether you're in the midst of your college experience, or you and the guys are reliving some of the glory days and partying "old school," the keg stand is as American as apple pie. While it's a lot of fun, it is also important that the keg stand ... more »

How to Do Easy Card Tricks

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Everyone loves a good card trick. With a simple deck of cards, you can wow virtually any audience. Some tricks are harder to learn than others, but many simple card tricks take only a little bit of practice to master... more »

How to Dress for a 1970's Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Having trouble picking out the perfect disco digs for that upcoming 1970's costume party? Have you forced yourself to forget how you dressed back then? Or maybe you weren't born yet. Get the ideal look and enter the world of John Travolta, the ... more »

How to Dress for a Holiday Office Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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The holiday office party is a great way to unwind and get to know co-workers better. Dress guidelines are usually undefined, but men can wear nice pants with a shirt and tie, which can transform into a less casual outfit if needed by removing the ... more »

How to Dress for a Murder Mystery Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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A lot of the fun of a murder mystery party depends on the involvement of your guests. Get into the spirit of the game by dressing in character and in keeping with the murder mystery's theme... more »

How to Dress for a party

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Every woman always has the same question what do I wear to the Christmas party at work or what about New Years. I have a simple solution that will help you... more »

How to Dress to Chaperone a Prom

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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So you volunteered to chaperone the prom, but you have no idea what to wear. Follow these steps to put together a gorgeous, age-appropriate outfit that won't leave you hiding in the corner... more »

How to Drink Socially and Avoid Blood Sugar Problems

By DeborahLeigh

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If you're like most, you enjoy a beer, glass of wine or a mixed cocktail as part of your regular social activities. Some of us throw back more than just a "couple of drinks" each week, instead drinking routinely on a daily basis. How much you ... more »

How to Earn Free Tupperware Hosting a Tupperware Party

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Hosting a Tupperware party is a wonderful way to get together with friends and to welcome new ones into your social circle. However, hosting a Tupperware party has many other benefits. For instance, you can earn free Tupperware products by ... more »

How to Eat Healthy at a Buffet

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Hit the buffet line in a healthy way. Pass by those fried chicken wings, heavy buttered dinner rolls and macaroni and cheese. Take a look at these tips to make your buffet selections healthy... more »