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Simple Party Celebrations

Not all parties have to or even should be gala celebrations; doing things on a small scale can be just as much fun. Even inviting one or two friends in for a drink before the movies or whatever, is a good way to strengthen a bond of friendship. Sweat can still be kept to a minimum at smaller functions if you consider the following types of excuses for having a party or get together. Take New Years Day for example. That is a perfect time for a celebration. Have a few people over to watch the Rose Bowl game on … Continue reading →

Successful Sit-Down Dinner Secrets

By some standards considered an endangered species, the sit-down dinner has its merits and advantages over buffets and cocktail parties. They are more intimate and can be considered “close encounters of still another kind.” Sit-down dinners require work and planning whether the end result is a family barbecue or a black-tie bash. There are things you can do to make things flow smoother and with fewer headaches for both the host and the guests. So take off your apron for a minute and don your thinking cap. Hold your nose. Here goes. One way to reduce tension headaches at a … Continue reading →

The Cocktail Party: Guess Who’s Coming?

You’ve decided to have a party and now it’s time to plan for the event. What’s next? First decide who you don’t want to invite and then work your way back from there. Consider some of the following options. Extend invitations by phone if you are planning to invite no more than a dozen guests. The telephone has the advantage of gleaning immediate results, provided you can pin down the party of the second part, also known as the invitee. Learn from telemarketers who claim they can get their hands on their intended prey usually between the hours of 5pm … Continue reading →