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Find an article or links to fit your entertaining need -- including parties, decorating, food and beverage, party design and setup, invitations.
This is an index of key entertaining topics with links to related articles and blog entries. Keep checking back here as the index will grow weekly. I encourage you to submit requests for additional topics to be added!
ENTERTAINING FUNDAMENTALS
PARTY DESIGN
- Party Preparation
- More Party Prep Ideas
- Still More Party Prep Ideas
- Clever Centerpieces
- Clever Centerpieces 2
- Party Set Up & Design
- Setting the Mood with Exterior Decorations
- How to Create a Tablescape
- How to Create a Tablescape 2
- How to Create a Larger Dining Table
- How to Repurpose a Space for Large Dining Groups
- How to Clear a Table at a Formal Dinner
- How to Clear a Table at an Informal Dinner
PARTY SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES
- Party Closet
- Party Linens
- Best Canister Vacuums
- Choosing a Table Cloth
- Serving Pieces
- Buffet Design
- Themed Buffet Designs
- Aromatherapy Candles
- Soy Wax Scented Jar Candles
- Guest Bath Supplies
- Invitations & Paper Supplies
- Custom Cakes & Theme Desserts
- Party Favors: Chocolate, Candy & Cookies
- Party Favors: Using Nostalgic Candy for 50s, 60s, 70s, Themes
- Party Favors; Using Nostalgic Candy for 80s, 90s Themes
- Birthday Party in a Box:: How to Mail a Cake & Party Fixings
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Healthy Diet Beverages
- Homemade Breakfast & Brunch Menus
- Hot Beverages for Entertaining
- Simple Chocolate Dipped Treats
PARTY ACTIVITIES & GAMES
- Scavenger Hunt
- Ice Breaker Game to Encourage Mingling
- Christmas Party Games for Adults/Office Party Games
THEME IDEAS -- KIDS THEME PARTIES
- Movie Theater Party
- Movie Theater Ideas
- Movie Theater Timeline
- Pirate Birthday Party
- Pirate Crafts & Games
- Pirate Party Timeline
- Kids Chef Baking Party
- Car Themed Party Plans
- Under the Sea & Little Mermaid Party Plans
- More Under the Sea & Little Mermaid Party Plans
- Junior Ranger or Cub Scout Themed Nature Party Plans
- Junior Ranger or Cub Scout Themed Nature Party Decorations
- Tie Dye Party
- Children's Water Carnival Party
- Water Carnival Party Activities
- Kids Cartoon and Art Studio Party
- Beatles Rock Band Video Game Event for Teens
- Turn the Basement into a Guys' Room for Parties
THEME IDEAS -- WARM WEATHER THEME PARTIES
- BBQ Party
- Reunion Picnic
- State Fair Food Ideas
- Block Party
- Pool Parties
- Tropical Parties
- Tie Dying Fashion Show Party
- Children's Water Carnival Party
- Water Carnival Party Activities
- Casino Night Party
THEME IDEAS -- COLD WEATHER THEME PARTIES
- Home Improvement Party
- Meal Planning & Meal Assembly Party
- Host an Intimate Pre-Dance Dinner
- Halloween Party Ideas
- Mardi Gras Traditions
- Cooking with Friends Dinner Party
- Cooking with Friends Dinner Party 2
- Casino Party Fundraising Event
- Video Game Party for Men or Boys
HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING - CHRISTMAS
- Gift Wrapping Party
- Chocolate Gift Baskets; Basics
- Holiday Chocolate Gift Baskets: DIY
- Christmas Caroling Party
- Best Drinks for a Caroling Party
- Best Music for a Christmas Event
- Christmas Decorating Themes
- Everything Related to Gingerbread Houses
- Aromatherapy & Entertaining
- Holiday Candles & Fragrances
- Write an Engaging Holiday Newsletter
- Sample Christmas Letter
- Best Way to Decorate a Tree on a Budget
- Christmas Morning Breakfast/Brunch Ideas
- Elegant Christmas Centerpiece Ideas
- Modern & Sleek Christmas Centerpiece Ideas
- Trends for Corporate Christmas Gifts: Budget-Friendly Yet Impactful
- Corporate Christmas Cards: Find Them Online
- Inexpensive Gifts for Kids to Make or Give: $5 or Less
HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING - THANKSGIVING
- Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
- Thanksgiving Themed Placecards & Placesettings
- Activities for Thanksgiving Day (in addition to the meal)
- Thanksgiving Traditions
- Cornucopia of Thanksgiving ideas
- Using Cranberries for Entertaining
- Cranberry Frosted Glass Centerpiece
- Cranberry and Floral Centerpiece
- Autumn Harvest Decor
- Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece
HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING - NEW YEAR'S EVE
- New Year's Resolutions & Traditions
HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING - VALENTINE'S DAY
- Romantic Valentine's Day Presents for Her
HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING - EASTER
HOSPITALITY AND BEING A HOST
- Everyone Can Entertain
- Restaurants & Entertaining
- Teaching Kids to be Gracious Hosts
- Create a Guest Bedroom Retreat
- Best Ways to Give Gift Cards Creatively
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Janice Benoit - I'm Janice Benoit and I live in suburban Chicago. I have worked in most facets of the hospitality industry -- from hotel front desk to ...
