Entertaining

When your better half's parents come to town you get a real taste of what it's like being with them 24-7. Most in-laws are wonderful people, you just have to learn how to have fun with them. ...

One way to have a take the stress out of having a dinner party is to turn it into a progressive dinner. A progressive dinner party is a dinner that starts in one home and then moves on to several...

If you have a smoker in the house, you know how problematic this habit can be for general household maintenance. The smoke seeps and settles into fabrics, carpeting and drapes, creating a...

House guests can be a mixed blessing. It's wonderful to have your friends and family close by again, but it can also be stressful for both you and them. With a little bit of planning, you can...

While there are some disadvantages for having roommates, like loss of privacy etc, there are definitely more advantages. You can live in a nice place that you may not be able to afford on your...

Ever had a friend or family member give you call to let you know they will be dropping in shortly? Has this ever happened to you at the worst possible time? Get your house from slobbish to...

Hosting a party can be a lot of work, but the result is usually a lot of fun. One of the first considerations is where to have it. The party venue has to have enough room for all the guests, have...

For many people, being alone at home is a rare occasion. For others, of course, time alone is a regular occurrence. One common concern for both groups is how to entertain yourself. Fortunately,...

Invited to someone's house? Follow the tips below and you'll score a second invite --- and make your visit more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Dieting and craving new recipes for a new year? Hating the thought of another night of dry chicken and plain rice? Do you currently have or can you make friends? Have a Healthy Recipe Swap! Here's...

Benjamin Franklin was of the opinion that guests and fish both start to smell after 3 days. The havoc visitors can wreck on the home you spent hours cleaning is one reason why. Guests of any age...

Holiday season for many means parties, formal dinners and family get-togethers. The classic open house is a wonderful way to open your home to friends and family without the stress of a specific...

We have all been young at one point. Sometimes young people like to get into mischief. One of the most popular ways is to toilet paper someone's house. While I'm not telling you to toilet paper...

Today, everything coasts so much money. Here's a way to have fun at little cost!

Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away and you are planning on having several guests over. How do you prepare your house without having to take a week off of work just to get it ready?

It can be easy to entertain house guests with a little planning and preparation. The following steps will provide ideas that will come in handy for planned visits or unexpected company.

If you are looking to plan meals for house guests, there are simple steps you can take to ensure each meal is enjoyable for all parties involved. The steps that follow will help take the stress...

Setting up a budget for house guests will help you enjoy quality time with your company without the burden of paying for the visit long after they are gone. Follow the tips below to ensure a happy...

Most of us have at least once gotten that dreaded phone call: unexpected company. The company will be arriving soon and the house is a mess. What to do? To pick up the house quickly, not...

If you have a house guest coming who has children, have no fear. Children in a strange environment are usually excellent guests, because everything is new and they will respect the new house and...

You just got word that your parents are going away for the weekend. It's every teenager's dream to throw an awesome party and keep their parents from finding out, but often simple mistakes can...

Most people have, at one point or another, found themselves in a situation where they have house guests that stay too long and just don't want to leave. Whether they have come for a few hours or a...

If you have overnight guests coming to your house, it’s a nice gesture to make up a guest basket to put in the guest room. Here’s what you’ll need.

A haunted house can be a scary adventure for a child. There are ways though to make a frighteningly fun haunted house for even the littlest of goblins without scaring them. This is a fun project...

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.

A bounce house brings a smile on the face of every child, even some adults. The lure of bouncing around inside a fantastic structure is impossible to resist, and it can be the hit of any event....

You've invited some dear friends to stay with you for a few days during their summer or winter holidays. You haven't seen them since college, so you're a little nervous about entertaining. Mostly,...

A bounce house brings excitement to any celebration. Kids and adults stay busy in the bounce house, which keeps the party rolling along. Before the party or after the party, you need to transport...

A heat wave is miserable for adults as well as children. Playing outdoors is out of question due to the risk of heat stroke and sunburn. Rolling blackouts become a common occurrence because...

Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill are coming for 10 days and you haven't a clue what do to with them. Do not fear! Sometimes entertaining is as simple as a private room and some fresh brewed coffee.

You love having your friends and family visit, but getting the house ready is a ton of work. You'll need to strip the beds, scrub the bath and put out a welcome mat--and that's all before they...