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Tips for Planning a Family Reunion Party

Get the whole family together for a family reunion. Though it's a bigger party to plan, it's not as tough as you might think. We've got the tips to make sure it happens with minimal stress.

Decoration

Runners Add Color & Dimension to Any Party Table

While table runners may seem appropriate for more formal affairs, they're really great for just about any celebration. We've got a few tips to keep in mind when working with this inexpensive, yet statement making party decoration.

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Why Color Palettes are Essential to Planning Any Party

Planning a formal affair, be it a wedding, baby shower or milestone birthday, is always made easier when there's a color palette to look to for inspiration. Here's why...

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Professional Party Clean-Up Tips For The Average Host

Party clean-up is made easier with a few tips from expert Shawn Rabideau. From planning ahead to cleaning up spills with ease, try these tricks at your next party.

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Decoding the Dress Code: What to Wear to a Party

When an invitation arrives and there's a dress code, things aren't always as clear cut as they seem. Read our helpful guide to decode the dress code for your soiree.

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How to Hire a Serving Staff for a Party

Securing help with serving your party guests requires a bit of thought and careful planning. Here's everything you'd need to know to hire a serving staff for your celebration - no matter how big or small.

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Top Ten Party Staples

One of the most useful bits of wisdom in party 101 is to have some inexpensive staples on hand that you can use for an impromptu gathering or a more elaborate, planned party. Keeping a few things around the house doesn't take up much space and can take a lot of stress out of preparing for the event. You'll be ready for anything, from an unexpected visit from the in-laws to a spur of the moment barbeque. You can entertain in style with these ten party staples.

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Simple DIY Tips to Personalize Gifts

While a recipient might not notice if it's missing, a thoughtful, handmade touch added to a gift will never go unnoticed. We've got a few simple ways to add a personalized touch to your gift.

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5 Easy Ways to Party with Paper Straws

There are so many fun and creative uses for party straws! Check out our top 5 favorite ways to incorporate them into your next party from food to decor.

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8 Expert Entertaining Tips from Shawn Rabideau

To alleviate stress when entertaining (no matter how big or small the occasion) Shawn Rabideau recommends the following 8 tips.

Etiquette

Verbal Blunders

Whether you're delivering an important toast or chatting up with groups of people at a party, there's no doubt that we may have a slip-up of the tongue every once (or thrice!) in a while.

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10 Tips to Give the Perfect Anniversary Toast

If you've been asked to give a special anniversary toast for a happy couple in your life, feel honored, not pressured or worried! We've got 10 tips to pull of a successful anniversary toast.

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Tips to Create a Lounge Space for your Party

Here are a few helpful suggestions on how to create your own Lounge Space for your party. Check out the photos from some events I've thrown for inspiration as well!

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Top Party Apps for the iPhone

With all of the apps in today's market, you can pretty much throw a party with just your phone. We're all familiar with apps like Pandora, but with so many to choose from, you're bound to miss a few. So, we've put together a list of some other really cool apps you might not know about - and should - if you're planning to celebrate soon.