Entertaining

Hosting weekend house guests takes some planning. Along with figuring out what you’ll serve for meals and where the guests will sleep, you will probably want to come up with some ideas for...

Theme parties are easy to throw because the inspiration is readily available and enthusiasm always runs high

Weekend events start the moment the Friday work day is over. Since most jobs pay on Friday, time to catch up on entertainment is moments away from cashing a pay check. TGIF has become a favorite...

Welcome baskets are a a simple yet gracious gesture will get any visit off to the right start. Follow the tips below to create a welcome basket your house guests will cherish for years to come.

This article will teach you how to come up with utterly random questions to ask your friends. This practice will unleash creativity in a powerful way in your life and in your fictional writing if...

When we think of party, what comes to your mind? OR If you receive an invitation for a party what is your first reaction? Food….. Dress…… People……Place……..? I feel it depends upon what kind of...

Make this icebowl to either chill seafood dip and shrimp, pour punch, or champagne bottles, it will surprise and delight your guests or host/hostess.

Knowing how to set a table is an important part of entertaining well. Setting the table properly sets the stage for a proper formal dinner or a nice, casual meal. To set the table is a combination...

Juggling is a challenging form of exercise, hand-eye coordination, balance and concentration. But most of all, it's fun!! Not to mention a great ice-breaker! I taught myself to juggle years...

The traditions of tossing rice, bird seed and blowing bubbles to shower a wedding couple are steeped in symbolism mostly relating to abundance and fertility. Hey, it's time to take these...

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...

Egg nog is a traditional holiday drink. This is a family recipe that has a bit of a Latin twist. It's traditionally called "Coquito." The ingredients can be found in any supermarket and this...

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

People love nostalgia, even if it's nostalgia about a period of time that just recently passed. The 1990s are a reference point that everyone coming to your party will have a personal connection...

The fifties were the decade that introduced Elvis Presley, poodle skirts and soda shops. This kitschy decade is always a favorite, no matter what age you are. The music is timeless, and the...

The 1970s was a decade of excess, partying and disco. The fashions were as over-the-top as the music, and the fads were hilarious. Planning a party with a 1970s theme is fun for those who lived...

Summertime get-togethers at the park and family picnics outdoors would not be the same without serving ice cold, juicy watermelons. At such outdoor parties, you can start a watermelon seed...

Okay. So you've been invited to a formal dinner. You may be thinking, "What's a formal dinner?" And it's no joke - many in today's society have no idea what a formal dinner consists of and how one...

Karaoke contests can be fun. You get a chance to show off your singing ability and stage skills while performing in front of a group of people. Often, singing contests come with a cash prize,...

From daiquiris to margaritas, cognacs to brandies, you enjoy a good cocktail. You entertain often, and wish for your guests to have a varied selection of alcohol to enjoy. This article will show...

If you've already had kids, you know the tremendous life-suck that babies (especially newborns) perform on a normally well-balanced adults. If your kids are still little, you'll be very prepared...

The changing of seasons usher in another chance to bring a different décor to life. As summer changes to fall, decorating may be the last thing on your mind, especially if the reason is your...

Tomato soup and Mom's chicken noodle are comforting, childhood favorites. Use their iconic status to launch a cozy, weekly soup night tradition. Let me show you how.

Do you hesitate to entertain guests because it seems like so much work? Relax and simplify dinner entertaining. Formal dinner parties are pretty much a thing of the past. Instead, host an easy...

We all love to eat out! Trying out new foods is exciting, but not having to cook or do dishes is the best part. Eating out more than a couple of times a week can add up, but with my money-saving...

This is a really great fuity, girly drink! You won't even know that you are drunk until you have had about three of these!

While it is true that kids really appreciate and need a sense of security, most still like to have a little fun with a good scare every now and then. If you have ever wanted to write a scary story...

Originally the celebration of a royal marriage, Oktoberfest has gone far beyond the bounds of its native Germany. As the air turns crisp and the leaves change, thousands of Oktoberfest parties,...

Here comes that couple you like so much, about to stay in your house for a visit. Only this time, they have a baby! This isn't going to be the usual trip, where you relax around the pool, go out...

Lavish dishes, fine china and beautiful flowers are all common elements of an elegant dinner setting. The thought of putting together a formal dinner for others can be overwhelming, but it need...

Luminarias are a beautiful party decoration that is easy to do and very inexpensive to make. In doing so, you can create a design that coordinates with the theme of your party or the simplicity of...

One of the easiest and most comfortable Halloween costumes has to be the rag doll. It’s right up there with a simple sheet used for a ghost. All the clothing can be found at a local thrift...

Don’t say it when you can sing it. Or better still, when you can have a professional singer surprise that special someone with a knock on the door and a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday"...

When you plan an event, there are so many details to juggle. To be successful, you need to make sure that every one of those details is taken care of by the time the guests arrive. While it may...

As a Chef and Caterer, I find that many of my clients are looking for different ways to entertain. One of those ways is with a Chocolate Tasting Party. I provide chocolate and dessert parties for...

Bored with the traditional dinner salad? Try out this fresh and fruity treat.

Piñatas can be fun for any party, even adults, but most feel that they are more of a children's activity. They are wrong! Piñatas can be just as fun for adults... It's just all about the...

Are you someone who has stepped up to help, but needs help themselves to make the committee run? Do you find folks tend to scatter when the sign up sheet is passed around? Here are some ideas to...

Have you ever spent weeks, or months even, planning a party, only to find that on the big day, you are so exhausted from preparations and taking care of last minute things that you couldn't enjoy...

How to make an elegant appetizer, that will be tasty and impress your quests

With the holidays just around the corner, it is time to start planning for that annual cocktail party. Many of us that do a lot of entertaining through out the year already have a small bars set...

It is time to plan your party menu, and you are at a lost. You comb through a dozen cookbooks looking for something new and different. Yet in the end, you go back to a basic meat and potato...

The cost of eating out has increased. At a time where every penny counts, it is important to try to save money while you go to a restuarant.

There aren’t a lot of reasons to shrink a bag of chips unless you’re looking for something cool to do, want a small bag for your Barbie to play with, or want an accessory for your...

Making friends and meeting new people isn't always easy. Sometimes you may need a game plan.

During the fall and winter months curling up by the fire with a good book can be a great way to relax and unwind, but first you must know how to get the fire started. Here are some tips to help...

It is no secret that having a baby is very expensive. Take into consideration the cost of medical bills. Beyond that, think of the ongoing costs of diapers, formula, clothes, and safety products....

Make miniature vegetable crates with balsa wood, then add raffia and a gourd for that harvest feel. Pull napkins through the crate to make a fun harvest napkin ring for your special fall dinner.

How many times have you had a person come into your home with a gift for you, when you had nothing for them? It can create quite the awkward situation. It’s embarrassing to have to tell...

When your office routine becomes dreary, pull a spilled coffee prank on your friend or co-worker. The spilled coffee prank dries into a reusable figure so you can use it again. You probably have...