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22 Tips for entertaining in a small space

By Mary Fetzer on May 10, 2010

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Is your small space keeping you from entertaining? Some would-be hostesses hesitate simply because they don’t have enough room. But...
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Sizzling summer party tips

By Mary Fetzer on May 10, 2010

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Whether you’re a guest or the hostess, these tips will help you stay cool at your next summer gathering.
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5 Reasons to throw a party

By Sommer Caraway on Mar 29, 2010

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A party is a great way to elevate spirits and stay in touch with your friends at one big gathering. So go ahead: Take advantage of...
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Decorating your house for a party in less than 30 minutes

By Aly Walansky on Mar 28, 2010

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The secret to entertaining at home successfully is being prepared. Keep an eye on circulars for great deals on products with...
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15 Items to keep on hand for a quick party

By Aly Walansky on Mar 28, 2010

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In an economy in which people are entertaining at home more and more, it’s always good to be prepared for a spontaneous soiree! That...
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5 Party tips for stress-free entertaining

By Laura Owens on Jan 17, 2010

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Finally, the fa-la-la holiday festivities are over. But if you felt more jittery than joyful hosting your own parties, the beginning...
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Fun dinner ideas for families

By Suzi Milovanovic on Dec 14, 2009

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Consider these two basic facts: If you try to force feed kids, they will turn their heads and tell you, in no uncertain terms, to...
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Icebreaker questions for parties

By SheKnows Editors on Dec 8, 2009

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Print some or all of these icebreaker questions, cut them apart and scatter them around the party to get the conversation started.
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10 Party favor ideas

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Dec 7, 2009

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Give your party guests a token of your appreciation and friendship with these unique party favor ideas.
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How to throw a last-minute party

By Brie Gatchalian on Dec 7, 2009

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You know what they say: Too much planning can suck the fun out of something. In fact, many of my friends claim that we have the most...
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10 Tips for a cookie exchange

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Dec 7, 2009

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Forget wine tasting. (Did we say that?) Okay, don't forget it. But just this once, switch up your party style and host a cookie...
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15 Gourmet gifts for guests

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Dec 7, 2009

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If you're hosting a party, gourmet kitchen accessories help you make a to-die-for party menu. But supercool kitchen gadgets also...
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Gourmet Christmas gifts

By Michele Borboa, MS on Nov 20, 2009

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If you are starving for Christmas gift ideas for the foodies and gourmets on your holiday shopping list, we've got a mouthwatering...
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7 Fixes for holiday food disasters

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 30, 2009

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Even after you've painstakingly planned your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, you're in the final throes of getting it to the table...
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Hosting a wine party

By Diana De Cicco on Oct 29, 2009

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Hosting a wine party is as much about the wine as about the cool accessories you can use to open and serve the wine. From bottle...
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8 Ways to organize your kitchen for better entertaining

By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 9, 2009

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When most people think of fabulous kitchens, they imagine sleek appliances, elegant cabinetry and beautiful floors with coordinating...
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Hosting a couples' dinner party

By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009

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As the chill of winter fades and spring shouts "renewal" with freshly sprung flowers, a dinner party for a few close friends is a...
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Simple ideas for home entertaining

By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009

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Winter's moved on, spring has sprung, and summer will be here before you know it. What better time to fling open the doors of your...
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Holiday entertaining made easy

By Kori Ellis on Nov 16, 2008

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The holiday season is upon us. With it comes the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, family events and holiday entertaining. If...
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12 Hostess gifts to last the yearlong

By Nina Spitzer on Nov 9, 2008

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The holidays are upon us and you've been invited to the home of a close friend or relative for dinner. You ponder over the perfect...

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Hostess tips for today's modern women. Find out what's acceptable, what's not and what you should be doing when hosting a cocktail party, dinner party or other get together.