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Donna's Entertaining Blog October 2003 Archive

By Donna Pilato, About.com Guide to Entertaining since 1999

The Do's and Don'ts of Thank You Notes

Tuesday October 28, 2003
For such a simple concept, writing thank you notes can cause some people an awful lot of stress. Here are the basic things you need to know about expressing your ... Read More

Bon Voyage

Monday October 27, 2003
Do you know someone who is planning to take a long trip? Maybe you should host a bon voyage party for them. Debra Weber, About's Guide to French Cuisine has ... Read More

Turn Your Home into a Halloween Treat

Friday October 24, 2003
Halloween is now less than a week away. So if you're planning to host the big neighborhood party, or even a smaller Halloween event, it's time to give some serious ... Read More

Halloween Crime Scene

Friday October 24, 2003
This visitor to our forum is looking for help with an adult Halloween party. Can you help? "I am planning an adult Halloween party this year and have the theme ... Read More

Free Halloween Cranium Cards

Thursday October 23, 2003
Here's an easy (and cheap) way to add fun to your Halloween party. The makers of the party game Cranium now offer a set of downloadable theme cards for use ... Read More

I Am What I Ate and I'm Frightened!!!

Wednesday October 22, 2003
Life can't always be serious, even when we're talking about serious things like health and eating. And if you don't believe that, Bill Cosby has a few words for you. ... Read More

The Invading Horde

Monday October 20, 2003
Is that how you generally describe your houseguests around the holidays? Since October is almost over, and Thanksgiving is just a calendar page turn away, it's time to prepare for ... Read More

Tried Anything New Lately?

Thursday October 16, 2003
Here's a party host that sounds like a lot of fun. GOLDENNANCY asks: "I hate having parties that feature the "same old same old" in terms of food, drinks or ... Read More

Do-it-Yourself Autumn Centerpieces

Tuesday October 14, 2003
You don't have to spend a fortune to dress up your tables in the fall. Just turn to Mother Nature for inspiration and supplies. I'll give you some easy ideas ... Read More

Are There Ever Enough Halloween Decorations?

Monday October 13, 2003
If you answered that question with a roaring "NO" then you'll be interested in checking out the products from Department 56. They have lots of unique decorations for the home ... Read More

Celebrate Columbus Day Italian Style

Sunday October 12, 2003
Today we remember good old Christopher Columbus - where would we be without his sense of adventure and perseverance? And in honor of this Italian who played such a large ... Read More

Share the Baby Love

Friday October 10, 2003
When you organize a baby shower, don't forget to share a little bit of the baby love with your guests. This article will lead you to online sources for a ... Read More

A Harry Potter Halloween Party

Wednesday October 8, 2003
With the release this summer of The Order of the Phoenix, there's been a renewed interest in all things Harry Potter. I enjoyed the latest installment in this wonderful series, ... Read More

Martha Sets the Record Straight

Wednesday October 8, 2003
At least she attempts to set the record straight from her perspective. On Monday, Martha Stewart reported on her personal site, Martha Talks, that her attorneys just filed motions to ... Read More

Planning a World Series Party

Sunday October 5, 2003
Major League Baseball is getting ready to wrap it up for another season. While the postseason games are being played to determine who will go on to the grand finale, ... Read More

A Little Family Fun

Saturday October 4, 2003
Every so often readers submit tips that have worked for them when hosting a party. This week we feature a reader tip about how to create a little fun while ... Read More

Review of Our Latin Table

Wednesday October 1, 2003
Latin food is one of the hottest cuisines today. This cookbook will bring the exciting Latin flavors, as well as the warmth of the culture, into your kitchen. Learn more ... Read More

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