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Planning events can be a great way to meet your neighbors and see family and friends more often. Get ideas and tips for event planning.
Looking to take a tired affair and make it special, fun and memorable? No problem. We'll show you how to do it -- without breaking the bank!
By Sara Elliott
Never have the time to get to know your neighbors? We'll tell you how to host a neighborhood meet and greet that's social and entertaining!
Studies have shown amazing benefits to arts education in schools, and theater is a natural confidence-booster for young kids. So how can you plan a great-looking production that doesn't have to cost a ton of time, effort and money?
By Julia Layton
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Career fairs are great for bringing job hunters and employers together. But they require a lot of planning. Here some tips for making yours successful.
Fashion shows are all the rage and are a great way to showcase a talented designer's talents or raise money for your favorite charity. Here are five tips that will help your models step onto the runway on the right foot.
Many people think of dinner as the meal most conducive to entertaining, but lunch, with its easygoing feel and lighter fare, is a better fit for some occasions. What's the key to hosting a top-notch luncheon?
By Julia Layton
The popularity of home poker tournaments, especially Texas Hold 'em, has grown with the spread of online gaming and TV events. Before you host a Hold 'em tournament, do you know a river from a flop? A blind from a pineapple? Here's your cheat sheet!
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If you have a tower of books taking up every inch of extra space in your home, then it's time to host a book swap and trade in your favorite reads for some new ones!
By Sara Elliott
Hosting a tea party can bring a sense of refinement and fun to your gathering. Here's how to throw a classy tea bash to rival one thrown by the Queen of England!
By Sara Elliott
Hosting a gala event isn't an easy task. But we'll tell you how you can throw a successful soiree that will raise money and awareness for your cause.
Your guests arrive to your party to find out some alarming news: A "murder" has been committed. Was it Nancy, who's wearing a blond wig and false eyelashes? Was it her mustachioed date Joe? It's up to your friends-in-costumes to solve the mystery.
By Debra Ronca
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For your last big event, were you inundated with hand-written notes and Excel spreadsheets? Well, those days are over.
For your next party, don't just throw some chips in a bowl and some beer in the cooler. Step it up a notch with a casino night. We'll show you how it's done.
Who doesn't love a good party? And one where you can shop for jewelry, too? Sign us up! We'll tell you how to host your own successful jewelry show -- whether you designed the gems or not.
By Sara Elliott
You can find chili cook-offs in cities all over the country with all types of folks in attendance, from ranchers to hipsters to food critics. So how to do you host your own?
By Julia Layton
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Take your holiday party up a notch this year and host an elegant affair complete with fancy foods and divine décor. We'll show you how to do it.
As we get older and the real world starts to set in, the days of all-night clubbing are becoming a thing of the past. So, host a girl's night in with your besties and keep the party going.
Once you finish tricking out the man cave, a boy bash is inevitable, and what's fun for a girl's night probably won't translate. Here are five ideas that will have your boys excited.
By Sara Elliott
These days, everyone has very busy lives, and the community is suffering for it. These 10 ideas will bring back the neighborly spirit in all of us.
By Sara Elliott
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These theme ideas are sure to get guests in the spirit to party, no matter who you're entertaining -- or what the occasion may be!
Planning a formal event can seem like a daunting task, but with these 10 tips, you're sure to throw a bash that no one will soon forget!
Kids love watching adults making balloon animals. Here's how to make balloon animals.
Planning your child's birthday party can be a lot of fun, but it can also mean a lot of stress. You want to throw a great party that all the guests will enjoy, but you don't want to go broke in the process.
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With free license to eat cake, tear open gifts and make mischief with friends, your birthday boy or girl doesn't need anything more than some frosting, presents and a wide, open space. So, why are you booking a magician and researching caterers?
As time goes on, birthday parties are becoming more and more elaborate, with themes, over-the-top decorations and enough food to feed an army. But are all theme parties a good idea?