Entertaining

A banquet is an important event, whatever the occasion is. It keeps the community together. It marks an occasion. It celebrates life, present or past. A banquet depends on its emcee. The attendees...

Got a special occasion coming up and want to give the best toast possible? Well you're going to need some help. Just follow these few simple rules and your toast will surely be pleasant surprise...

Even for an informal gathering, proper table setting is part of the art of entertaining. Placing napkins, utensils and dishes in the appropriate place will help your table look elegant and help...

Being a party guest is great, you get to enjoy a party without the planning prep work. It is always nice thank those who threw the party and put in all that hard work. Here is how to buy a...

How to be a perfect guest. Whether you are a dinner guest or a long term house guest, discover the things you need to know to make your stay pleasant and memorable for everyone involved.

There are two types of coffee service: informal and formal. Informal coffee service is employed during informal gatherings, luncheons and dinners. Formal service is generally used for after-dinner...

You've been invited to be a guest for a weekend with friends in their lovely home on the Cape. If you want to guarantee that you and your hosts will have a great time and that you'll get invited...

Placecards are an old tradition that helps guests find their seats at parties and functions, cutting down on chaos and ensuring no one is left sitting alone at a table. Jazz up traditional...

Banquet halls are usually used to celebrate and make special memories, but decorating a banquet hall can be a daunting task. The good news is that your options are many, and with a few tips, you...

Entertaining can be fun for both the guests and the hostess. There are some simply things that can be done to make your party jump off without a hitch.

Has everything become uncool to your teenager? Are you racking your brain to come up with the perfect party favor? Try a simple and inexpensive personalized picture frame for party favors....

Being a good Hostess to overnight guests isn't hard. Just think about how you would like to be treated and treat them that way. Remember to add a few special touches to make your guests feel pampered.

Sometimes and unwanted or annoying party guest can ruin a special occasion. Here's how to deal with an annoying party guest.

Every host appreciates a gracious guest - who doesn't love someone who offers to help? By following the ideas in this article, you will become invaluable as a guest and will receive many more...

Here are a few easy steps to make sure your guest room is inviting, comfortable and trouble-free for those you care most about. Guest rooms are often the most overlooked rooms in the house . . ....

Your event or dinner party tables can look spectacular without excessive work or even a big budget. All you need is some time, planning and a little imagination. Unleash your creativity. Design a...

People have often heard these words, Cook With Love, however it's not the same ingredients as anyone else.There are little things you will learn how to do that will make your special guest wanting...

Do you love the idea of entertaining people in your home but you collapse at the idea of having to prepare and try to meet the deadline of dinner being ready when they arrive? Hopefully these few...

Do you serve people in your home that maybe eat every week or maybe only in a lifetime in your home? What a better way to remember the sweet memories of having shared a meal with them than having...

As we prepare and plan for our annual holiday parties, we are always wondering if we have enough or if we over did it. The biggest fear a host or hostess has is running out of something when the...

Friends, Family, Fall and Food...all perfect to share on an Autumn evening.

A home is meant to be a welcoming place for relaxation, not pestilent guests. One of the hardest things for homeowners, with manners, is to get rid of these unwanted visitors. When dealing with...

We all need shared experiences to make us feel part of the group. Parties are the best way to create memories and help guests to bond. But sometimes people's behavior needs some reining in. You...

Benjamin Franklin said, "Fish and guests stink after three days." Is this true of you? Do you really know what's expected of you as a guest? Would you like to have some guidelines? Here...

Do you always feel frazzled when hosting a big or even small event? Don't know where to start or how to do it? Read this for some quick tips and know-how's.

If you're looking for a great game for a couple's party, bridal shower or engagement party, you should play the Almost Newlywed Game. It's a twist on the traditional game show version and is a lot...

Many people enjoy the idea of planning a party, but have no idea what kind of music to play for entertainment. Depending on the type of party you are hosting, there are many genres of music that...

Maybe you live a few hours away from close friends and relatives and the distance is too far to drive in one day. If they want to enjoy a holiday or party, they need to stay for the night. If your...

I promise these six steps will provide you a successful gathering, which will be remembered by your entire guest, word of mouth is the most critical thing there is, a bad party will bring upon a...

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Have you ever been invited to a meal and the only food on the menu was something you hated? If you know what that’s like then you know you wouldn’t want to do the same thing to your first-time...

Preparing for a child house guest is a bit different from preparing for an adult house guest. Here's what you need to do to get ready.

It's not always easy to be a house guest, traipsing through someone else's home and digging through someone else's fridge. Here are things that you can do to make your home a bit more house...

If you’re tired of going to the same old humdrum dinner parties, why not consider organizing a progressive dinner party? Popular a few decades ago, today the progressive dinner is a lost art. But...

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...

When you're having guests in your home, and one of them has a disability, you need to make some extra preparations to get your home ready for your guest. With a little consideration and planning,...

Some people are more prepared for entertaining an unexpected guest than others. If your abode is nearly always spic and span, if you wake up early and shower immediately, if you keep your...

Toasts are a public way of honoring a dinner guest, ceremony honoree or party invitee.