2000 Features
12/25/00 - Review of The Complete Idiot's
Guide to Throwing a Great Party
Party planners Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs have written a beginner's
guide to hosting a party. Will it answer your party planning questions? Read on
to find out.
12/18/00 - New Year's Eve Blast from the Past
Party
Welcome in the new year and with a blast from the past party that takes a
look at the styles of the last century.
12/11/00 - Organizing a Christmas Season
Brunch
Do you find there are never enough evenings in December to celebrate the
season with your friends? Then try organizing a casual, Christmas brunch and ask
everyone to bring a dish so that no one has to do much work at this busy time of
year.
12/04/00 - Interview with Magician Bryan Dean
Long time magician Bryan Dean, who is also About Guide to Magic and
Illusion, shares his advice on how to go about hiring an entertainer for your
next event.
11/27/00 - Who Wants to Be a Dinner Party Host
Before you host your next dinner party, take our fun quiz to see if you know
what it takes to be ready.
11/20/00 - A Break in the Holiday Madness
If you intend to hit the stores on Black Friday, here's a simple dinner plan
to treat you and your friends after you return home from the craziness.
11/13/00 - The Art of the Table
A review of the book by Suzanne Von Drachenfels. This book will answer
every question you ever had about the rules for formal dining, table setting and
the reasons behind them.
11/06/00 - Thanksgiving for the New Millennium
Should Thanksgiving be updated for the new millennium? And how can we do it
without spoiling the wonderful holiday traditions? Read on for suggestions that
even traditionalists will have a hard time arguing with.
10/30/00 - Holiday Centerpieces
It's often pretty easy and inexpensive to create your own centerpieces for
the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. Here are
instructions for the best ones I've found online.
10/23/00 - An Election Night Party
Sure it can be tedious waiting for those last votes to be counted. So invite
some friends over for a presidential buffet dinner and you can keep each other
awake.
10/18/00 - If You Host it, They Will Come
Plan a World Series Party and bring a little taste of the ballpark into your
home.
10/09/00 - An Apple Pickin' Picnic
Enjoy the loveliness of autumn when you head out to the quintessential fall
activity.
09/25/00 - Organizing a Progressive Dinner
Party
Are you and your friends looking for a way to party that is cost-effective
and literally keeps things moving all night? Then maybe you should plan a
Progressive Dinner Party.
09/11/00 - Greeting the New Year at Rosh
Hashanah
Another New Year, another chance for new beginnings. Learn about some of the
sweet traditions associated with the Jewish New Year, and try these special
holiday recipes.
09/04/00 - A Harry Potter Halloween Party for
the Whole Family
Let the Harry Potter series inspire you to throw the perfect Halloween party
for young and old.
08/28/00 - A Girls' Night Tupperware Party
Have you ever been invited to a home product demonstration party? Or are you
thinking of hosting one yourself? Here's my thoughts on these parties, and
the menu I used for a recent Tupperware party in my home.
08/21/00 - "Survivor" Finale Party
Are you hooked on those 16 castaways? Are you counting the hours to find out
who will win the big prize? Then get in the mood by planning a party to
watch the big finale with your friends.
08/07/00 - Enjoying the Olympics with an
Aussie-Style Theme Party
Are you ready to party, Mates? Let's do it with an Australian flavor in
honor of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
07/31/00 - The Old-Fashioned, At Home,
Do-it-Yourself Party for Kids
It may mean a little more work to host a children's party at home, but the
rewards can be greater. Here are tips for organizing the big birthday bash in
your own home.
07/24/00 - Big Parties for Little Kids
What's the best kind of party to throw for your child? Big? Small? At home?
At an outside facility? All these options are presented along with lots of party
planning resources.
07/17/00 - Meet Your Neighbors at a Block
Party
Block parties are a fast and easy way to get to know your neighbors better.
Here's a step-by-step guide to organizing one for your neighborhood.
07/10/00 - A Backyard Stargazing Sleepover
Party
Enjoy the balmy summer nights with your children by hosting a backyard
sleepover party, and sneak in a little science while you're at it!
07/03/00 - Tennis Anyone? A Wimbledon Brunch
The Wimbledon finals are a summer highlight for most tennis fans. Enjoy the
spectacle this year by inviting friends over for a Wimbledon Brunch.
06/26/00 - Star-Spangled Nibbles, A 4th of
July Fireworks Outing
A fiery menu with a cool finish to pack for your fireworks outing.
06/19/00 - The Latest Trends in Bridal
Showers
An interview with wedding expert and author Leah Ingram on the latest trends and
themes for bridal showers.
06/12/00 - Where in the World are your
Guests?
Learn the importance of giving your guests good driving directions and
online sources that will prepare directions and maps for you.
06/05/00 - Hosting an Afternoon Tea
Host the perfect party for simple, elegant entertaining.
05/29/00 - Grillin' for Gals
Ladies, get out of the kitchen and fire up the grill for easy, relaxing,
summer entertaining. Beginner's instructions, recipes and tips for gals and
guys.
05/15/00 - Showering a Second Time Mom
Every baby deserves to be welcomed with excitement and greeted with
anticipation. So don't hesitate to shower a second time mom. You'll find gift
ideas and suggestions for how to make it a party for the whole family.
05/08/00 - Organizing a Bridal or Baby Shower
at the Office
Holding one of these events in the office builds office camaraderie, but the
do's and don'ts are a little different in an office environment.
05/01/00 - And They're Off - Planning a
Kentucky Derby Party
Get caught up in the anticipation of the most exciting two minutes in
sports. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in true Southern style with the help of
these tips and links.
04/24/00 - Playoff Parties
What are the important ingredients for inviting friends over to watch the
NBA or NHL playoff games with you? We've got the recipe for a successful party.
04/10/00 - An Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch
Host a joyous springtime event with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids, and a
seasonal brunch for the grownups.
03/27/00 - Breaking the Ice
Warm up your next party or corporate function with this fun collection of
icebreakers.
03/20/00 - Hurray for Hollywood!
Throw an Academy Awards Party and create a little excitement of your own.
03/06/00 - Enjoying St. Patrick's Day
Nobody said you had to be Irish to enjoy this holiday that serves as the
first sign of spring.
02/28/00 - Throwing a Mardi Gras Party
Let the 'good times roll' with your own Mardi Gras Party.
02/14/00 - A President's Day Cabin Fever Party
Break out of the winter doldrums with this Presidential party plan and menu.
02/07/00 - Setting the Mood with Food - Part 2
Here are two menus for Valentine's Day destined to make your lover's heart flutter.
01/31/00 - Setting the Mood with Food - Part 1
Learn which foods are reputed to have aphrodisiac powers and why.
01/24/00 - Welcoming the Year of the
Dragon
The forecast for this year is luck and prosperity. See how you can take
advantage of it.
01/17/00 - Placecards
Learn how to use them to liven up your party and your table.
01/10/00 - Planning Your
Super Bowl Party
The big game is right around the corner. Start planning now
for a party that will impress all your sports fan friends.
01/03/00 - Entertaining
a Dieter
So, you've invited your dieting friend for dinner, now what
do you serve? Here's a basic overview of popular diets and the
foods allowed on them.
