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Cool Cocktail Parties

It has been said that cocktail parties are in effect, an exciting opportunity to meet all the people your friends don’t like well enough to invite for dinner. Even if more than a part of this is true, cocktail parties remain proper and respectable and if you do it right, lots of fun. Guests, sip, sup and schmooze while the host entertains a multitude without having to seat rear-ends or stuff faces. A cocktail party comes off best when it is brief, has a focus or when it precedes another event elsewhere. The latter is best because in such a … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Tips for a Last Minute Party

Sometimes, those last minute get-togethers end up being the most fun and the most memorable. A spontaneous, spur of the moment party does not have to be chaotic. Start by keeping things simple and casual, and try some of these tips. Keep the Guest List Small A small party that consists of a few close friends and family members can be as enjoyable as a large get-together. In fact, sometimes the more intimate setting will make the event even more memorable. You can share childhood stories or photographs that you might be a little shy about sharing with other acquaintances. … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Seven Tips for Barbeques

Throwing a barbeque is a great way to enjoy the company of family and friends while also enjoying beautiful summer weather. Even if you don’t have a fancy patio, you can still make it a festive, enjoyable occasion. Try these tips: 1. Keep food cold and fresh. Bacteria grows quickly in warm weather and it can cause food poisoning. Here’s a great trick: Place a large pan or bowl with a shallow layer of ice beneath a bowl of food to keep it chilled. 2. Make sure you have plenty of seating. All of your outdoor furniture doesn’t have to … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Five Tips for Surprise Parties

It’s not easy to pull off a surprise party for someone that resides in your home. You may never know if the guest of honor was truly surprised or not. Still, throwing a surprise party is a great way to make somebody feel special. These five tips should prove helpful when planning a surprise party: 1. Begin planning well in advance of the party date. The one thing that usually gives away the surprise is the frantic action and secrecy near a special date. Even a semi-intuitive person is going to pick up on whispering and the hustle and bustle … Continue reading →