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When Was The Last Time YOU Dressed Up For Halloween?

Perhaps you’re like many parents—you’ve taken care to pick out the “perfect” costume for your little one. But what about you? When was the last time you dressed up for Halloween? Can’t remember? Well perhaps it’s time you head to the store and remember what it feels like to dress up, to be silly, to be someone else—for no other reason than the sheer FUN of it! My sister and her husband go to Halloween parties every year. These adult-only parties give her the opportunity to have fun, to let loose, and to remember what fun she had as a … Continue reading →

Children’s Parties: Cakes, Clowns and Chaos

Probably the most challenging parties in the world to do effectively are those we do for our children. This is due to the age of the guests involved and the stress level capacity of the adult hosting the party. Children can be hard on living rooms and parents, and if you are planning a gala for your child you might want to consider some other locations. (You might also want to consider having someone else be in charge, but for right now, this is the situation at hand.) Some good locations for kids’ parties may lie near your home but … Continue reading →

Children’s Party Etiquette

Parties are a part of every child’s life, starting at a very young age. It all starts with the baby shower before babies are even born. Then, there is another party after the birth of the child. From there, you have the child’s first birthday, friends have their child’s first birthday, and the parties just keep on going. As your child becomes older, they will go to proms, graduation parties, and eventually celebrate anniversaries and retirement parties. One of the major aspects of having a successful party for smaller children is having children who behave. After all, nothing is worse … Continue reading →

Scary Movie Night

Are you thinking about entertaining on Halloween instead of going trick-or-treating? Why don’t you consider hosting a scary movie night? You can invite all your friends over for good food and a good time. What do you need to put together a scary movie night? First (and perhaps most importantly), you will need a scary movie. There are all different types of “scary” movies from the old Boris Karloff flicks to today’s gorefests like Hostel. You will need to pick your movie based on who is attending. If you are inviting people with children, take that into consideration when choosing … Continue reading →

Kids’ Crafts Week of Oct. 23-28

If you missed anything, most of this week’s ideas of course had to do with Halloween and Harvest Day. From quick and easy costumes and last minute costume ideas to party stuff and cakes, there should be enough here to get you into the holiday mood. There was also an article by Tristi Pinkston, reviewing a craft book. See: Great Stuff: 100 Fun Projects for Kids – Susie Lacome. Read on to learn more about this week’s crafts, projects, and ideas. The title pretty much says it all for Simple Halloween Cakes that Anyone Can Make. It includes easy ideas … Continue reading →

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 →

Underage Drinking Parties

Would you allow your teenage child to host a drinking party? One couple did and now they are facing charges. Over the summer they allowed their eighteen-year-old daughter to have a party with about thirty of her peers to celebrate graduation. The parents were home but claimed that they didn’t know the teens were drinking. My question to them, “How could you not know?” The police came to the party after a party guest crashed his car on his way home. Police found alcohol and marijuana in the teenager’s car and when they found out the source was the party … Continue reading →

Halloween Party and Treat Ideas

So, you’re the cool mom or dad who is throwing the party this year. That’s great! Now all you need is a few more ideas to make the party extra special. Well, here you go: Party Crafts Keeping kids entertained is a big part of having a successful party. A simple craft project will not only keep kids busy, it will also give them a souvenir to take home afterward. It’s best to do easy projects that everyone can make, even if they aren’t used to doing many crafts. Try a ghost or pumpkin craft, like the one below or … Continue reading →

Preparing For The Dinner Party

Like all things, a good dinner party requires thought and planning. Don’t get too confident because there’s always that old Shakespearean quote about the “best laid schemes of mice and men that oft’ go a stray” to comfort you. You can never go wrong by planning ahead. Consider yourself a boy or girl-scout and be prepared. After all, the parents of one of them may very well be one of your dinner guests! Spread the preparation for the party over the course of a few days. The more you do beforehand, the less you will have to do at the … Continue reading →

Colorful Buffet Parties On A Budget

Colorful Buffet Parties On A Budget Parties are wonderful, but like everything else in this world, they cost money. How can you make a fabulous and bountiful buffet on a budget? Here are some thoughts on a tasty subject. One way to control costs of a buffet party is to serve generous portions of vegetables, fruits and grains and consider the protein elements, such as meat and fish, as condiments. Use smaller serving utensils, and maybe only invite people with very small mouths. One California catering service recommends using silver-plated iced-tea spoons on a buffet table. They are the perfect … Continue reading →