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Parties 101 - Begin with a Timetable

For the beginner party host, all the things you need to prepare for an event seem overwhelming. But if you can break down your to-do list into small parts, and put them on a timetable, you'll find yourself ready when the big day arrives.

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A Graduation Party Barbecue

Friday May 18, 2012

Graduation with DiplomaWhen  you plan your child's graduation party, you want to plan an event that all of the kids will want to attend. After all, there's a lot of competition from the other graduation parties in the neighborhood. A menu that can accommodate the flow of guests who will be hopping between parties will make your life as host easier. This graduation party barbecue, with a burger bar,  should help you on both counts and it's tasty and fun too!

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Photo of the Week - May 16, 2012 - A Luau Decorating Idea

Wednesday May 16, 2012

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One of the Hazards of Entertaining

Monday May 14, 2012

Over the weekend my daughter and I watched the classic Disney movie "Sleeping Beauty." We hadn't watched it in many years, so it was almost like seeing it for the first time. I couldn't believe this movie was as much about the hazards of entertaining as it was about true love conquering all. If only the parents of Princess Aurora had invited Malificent to their baby party, all of the future trouble when their daughter turned 16 could have been avoided. Which proves that preparing your guest list for a party deserves as much attention as your menu planning.

Planning a Graduation Party

Friday May 11, 2012

Our high school is holding its senior prom tonight. What's most significant about this to me is that another school year is almost over. Wow, that went fast, didn't it?  The prom also means that you can count on your fingers the weeks until graduation. That's if you're feeling nostalgic and would like to relive those preschool years. And it also means if your child is among that senior prom group this spring, you'd better get started planning his or her graduation party.

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