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Easy Mother's Day Dinner
A Mother's Day Dinner that even less experienced cooks can prepare easily.

A Diaper Cake
Instructions for how to make a diaper cake centerpiece for a baby shower.

Thank You Notes
The proper etiquette for writing thank you notes along with sample thank you notes.

Baby Shower Cakes
You'll find recipes, ideas, and supplies for creating special cakes for the next baby shower your host.

Hosting a Tea Party
How to throw an afternoon tea party with recipe suggestions and lessons in brewing the perfect pot of tea.

Baby Shower Invitations
A guide to online invitations for baby showers that can be customized and personalized.

RSVP
The definitive explanation of the term R.S.V.P.

A 50th Wedding Anniversary ...
How to plan a 50th wedding anniversary party.

Tea Sandwiches
Creative ideas for tea sandwiches that can be used at any kind of party.

Baby Shower Centerpieces
Easy ideas for baby shower centerpieces that you can make yourself, with photo examples. This one is a baby buggy basket with roses.

Planning a Bridal Shower
Bridal shower options and how to plan a traditional bridal shower with menu and decoration ideas.

Mealtime Graces and Blessings
Meal blessings and graces that can be said before meals for various religions including Catholicism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Native American.

Baby Shower Decorations
Visit here for decorating and theme ideas for baby showers.

Hosting a Cocktail Party
How to host a cocktail party with party planning tips, trendy cocktail suggestions and cocktail party menu ideas with recipes.

A Housewarming Party
A party plan for hosting a Housewarming Party with recipes and menu ideas.

Ice Breakers
How to warm up your next party, group, meeting or training session with ice breakers.

Baby Shower Food
Recipes for appetizers, drinks and desserts for the next baby shower you host.

Games for Baby Showers
Games to play at baby showers.

Graduation Party Planning
Steps you'll need to take to plan a graduation party.

A Sex and the City Party
Ladies, get your best girlfriends together for a party to watch the gal pals on Sex and the City

Baby Shower Favors
A guide to online favors for baby showers that can be customized and personalized, along with ideas for making your own baby shower favors.

Easy Party Hors d'Oeuvres 2
More Ideas for the Easiest Party Hors d'Oeuvres you can serve.

A Menu for Afternoon Tea
A suggested menu for serving at an Afternoon Tea Party

Bachelor Party Games
Ideas for adding extra laughs with bachelor party games.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Ideas for how to throw a bachelor or bachelorette party.

Potluck Parties
How to organize and potluck party with recipe suggestions.

Stuffed Mushrooms
A collection of dozens of recipes for a favorite hors d'oeuvres or appetizer.

Planning a Luau
How to plan the menu for a Hawaiian Luau.

Write an Invitation
a simple how to on the information needed in an invitation, from your about.com guide

Bruschetta Appetizers
A collection of recipes for bruschetta, an Italian appetizer that lends itself to many variations.

Tinkerbell Birthday Cake
Photo of a Tinkerbell birthday cake submitted by a reader.

Mexican Fiesta
Plan a fabulous Mexican fiesta for your next dinner party. Here are recipes, a menu, and decorating ideas for a Mexican fiesta dinner party.

A Graduation Open House Lun...
An open house luncheon for a graduation party with decoration and menu ideas.

Dora the Explorer Cake
Photo of a Dora the Explorer Birthday Cake.

Baby Blocks and Booties Cake
Photo of a baby shower cake that looks like baby blocks and booties.

Girl Diaper Cake
Instructions for how to make a diaper cake centerpiece for a baby shower.

Sweet 16
A collection of links to help you plan your daughter's Sweet 16 celebration, with ideas for menus, themes, and sources for party supplies.

Princess Castle Birthday Cake
Photo of a Princess Castle Birthday Cake for a Little Girl Birthday Party

Girl Baby Shower Cake
Reader Submitted photo of a Girl Baby Shower Cake.

Pizza Stones
Favorite kitchen gadgets for entertaining - pizza stones, they're not just for pizza.

Sweet Sixteen Parties
Look here for lots of ideas for Sweet 16 celebrations.

Toasts
How to make a toast for any special occasion.

Estimating Food Quantities ...
How to plan the quantity of food you need for a party.

Easy Baby Shower Favors
Instructions for easy to make baby shower favors.

Baby Booties Baby Shower Cake
Photo of a baby shower cake decorated with baby booties.

Planning a Pool Party
Plan your pool party with these tips for invitations, decorations, music, and the menu.

Springtime Party Start-Up
How to set up your home for springtime parties.

grantshowercake-castor
Photo of baby shower cake for baby boy named Grant.

Murder Mystery Dinner
Guidelines on what is a murder mystery dinner party and how to host one.

Baby Girl Diaper Cake
Photo of a baby girl baby shower diaper cake.

Noah's Ark Baby Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Noah's Ark Cake.

Zane's Baby Blocks Shower Cake
Photo of a baby shower cake for Zane that is in shape of baby blocks.

Diaper Cake for Boy Baby
Photo of a diaper cake for a baby boy baby shower.

Babies Having Fun
Reader photo of babies having fun on a cake.

You Can Only Eat One of Them!
Here are two cakes made for a bridal shower, one is a centerpiece cake from towels, the other is an edible heart cake.

Baby Shower Ducky Theme Cake
Reader cake photo of a baby shower ducky theme cake.

Engagement Party
Guidelines for planning an engagement party along with a Champagne Cocktail and Hors D'oeuvres Menu.

Mothering Mom on Mother's Day - Lunch for the Mom of School Kids
How to show appreciation to mom for all ages, with menu ideas for the whole day.

Cute Elephant Boy Shower Cake
Reader photo of a boy baby baby shower cake.

Baseball Diamond Birthday Cake
Reader photo of a baseball diamond theme cake.

Carousel Birthday Cake
Reader photo of carousel ponies birthday cake for a child's birthday party.

Pirate Ship Cake
Reader photo of a pirate ship cake for a 6-year-old boy birthday party.

Trends in Bridal Showers
A discussion with wedding expert Leah Ingram about the latest trends in bridal showers.

Princess Aurora Birthday Cake
Photo of a reader submitted Princess Aurora birthday cake.

A Rustic Italian Dinner Party
How to host a Rustic Italian Dinner Party.

Entertaining Mom
What Mom really wants on Mother's Day.

Baptism Cake
Reader submitted photo of a cake made for a baby's baptism.

Coconut Shrimp
A collection of recipes for coconut shrimp, a favorite hors d'oeuvres or appetizer.

Pirate Treasure Chest Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Pirate Treasure Chest Birthday Cake.

Big Top Circus Theme Cake
Birthday cake for a circus theme party for a two-year-old.

A Monkey Theme Party
A monkey theme party plan for kids.

Pink First Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a first birthday cake for a girl.

The Best Recipes - Entertaining Tip of the Week
How to choose recipes for your party.

Mothering Mom on Mother's Day
How to show appreciation to mom for all ages, with menu ideas for the whole day.

Car Theme Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a car theme birthday cake.

Fondant Flowers Birthday Cake
Reader photo of a first birthday cake made with fondant flowers.

Golf Theme Birthday Cake
Photo of a golf theme birthday cake.

Create a Formal Place Setting
A simple how to on creating a formal place setting.

Baby Girl Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of baby girl baby shower cake.

Simple Centerpieces
How to create centerpieces that are sensational and simple to create.

Confirmation Cake
Reader submitted photo of a cake made for a Confirmation.

A Princess Party
A party plan for a little girl's princess party.

A High School Musical Party
How to host a Disney Channel High School Musical Theme Party.

Dinosaur Cake
Reader submitted photo of a dinosaur theme birthday cake.

Scooby Doo Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Scooby Doo birthday cake.

Recipe for Braised Lamb Shanks
Recipe for Braised Lamb Shanks from Welcome to My Kitchen by Tom Valenti

Soccer Ball Cake
Reader-submitted photo of a soccer ball birthday cake.

Monkey Face Cupcake
Instructions for making a monkey face cupcake for a monkey theme kids party.

Fairy Theme Cake
Fairy theme birthday cake for a four-year-old party.

Baby Shower Ideas
Reader submitted baby shower ideas.

Holy Communion Brunch Cake
Reader photo of a cake made for daughter's first Holy Communion brunch party.

Dancing Princesses Cupcakes
Reader photo of kelly cupcakes for a barbie dancing princess birthday party.

First Birthday Cake
Reader photo of a first birthday cake.

Itsy Bitsy Bikini Cake
Reader photo of an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini birthday cake.

Etiquette of Funerals
Information on the social etiquette of rituals and traditions associated with funerals and mourning in Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.

A Greek Dinner Party
Recipes, tips, and decorating ideas for a Greek dinner party.

Placecards
Why you should use placecards, and creative ideas for making placecards.

Little Mermaid Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Little Mermaid theme birthday cake.

And Baby Turns 1
How to plan a baby's first birthday party.

50th Birthday Party Cake
Photo of a cake for a woman's 50th birthday party.

Pirate Birthday Cake
Reader photo of a pirate ship theme child's birthday cake.

Treasure Chest Birthday Cake
Photo of a Treasure Chest Birthday Cake made for a child's party.

Kitty Cupcakes
Photo of cat theme party cupcakes.

R.S.V.P. - Getting a Response
What does an R.S.V.P. mean and how to get people to respond properly.

Butterfly Princess Theme Cake
Reader submitted photo of a butterfly princess theme birthday party cake.

Princesses and Pirates Cake
Reader photo of a Princeses and Pirates theme 4th birthday cake.

Baby Shower Planning Guide
Everything you need to know to plan a baby shower.

Party Hors d'Oeuvres
Ideas for the easiest hors d'oeuvres and snacks you'll ever serve at your parties.

Bumblebee Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a bumblebee birthday cake.

Race Track Cake
Reader photo of a racetrack cake.

Celebrating Milestone Birth...
How to host a milestone birthday party celebration.

Rival Mini Chocolate Fountain
Review of Rival Mini Chocolate Fountain

Flip Flops Cake
Reader submitted photo of a flip flops birthday cake.

Ahoy Mateys - Plan a Pirate...
How to plan a pirate theme party.

Garden Theme Birthday Cake
Photo of a garden-theme birthday cake for a three year old birthday party.

Planning a Beach Party
Plan a party on the beach for a little summertime fun in the sun.

A Dance Party for Kids
How to host a dance and musical games party for children.

Ducky Theme First Birthday
Reader submitted photo of a first birthday ducky cake.

Tea Pot Birthday Cake
Reader submitted cake photo of a Tea Pot Cake.

Humpty Dumpty Birthday Cake
Humpty Dumpty birthday cake for nursery rhyme theme party for a 1-year-old.

Mushroom House, Ariel Cakes
Photo of a cake decorated to look like Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Reader photo of strawberry shortcake cupcakes.

A Caribbean Theme Party
How to host a Caribbean theme party for your dinner club group.

Ladybug Cake with Cupcakes
Reader photo of a ladybug birthday cake with cupcakes for a two year old birthday party.

Mystery Parties - Kids
Everything you need to know to host a mystery party for your kid's birthday party.

A Party Icebreaker
More icebreakers, suitable for office use.

Create a Diaper Wreath
How to create a diaper wreath for a baby shower or new baby gift.

Ladybug Birthday Cakes
Reader submitted photo of a ladybug birthday cake.

Wiggles Birthday Cake
Reader photo of Wiggles car cake for Wiggles theme birthday party.

Baby Word Scramble
A word scramble game for baby showers.

Disney Princess Theme Birthday
Reader photo of Disney Princess Theme Birthday Cake.

Heart Shape, Wedding Cake
Reader submitted photo of a heart shaped, tiered wedding cake

Zane's Rocking Horse Cake
Photo of a rocking horse birthday cake for Zane's first birthday party.

A Chocolate Party
Here's a plan for hosting a chocolate party for teen girls.

Blues Clues Cake
A Blues Clues Cake for a Three Year Old Birthday Party

A Snake Cake
Photo of a snake cake made for a birthday party.

Christening Baby Booties Cake
Reader photo of a baby booties cake made for a baby's christening.

Tiered Anniversary Cake
Reader photo of a tiered anniversary cake.

Block Party Advice
A simple guide to the steps you need to take to organize a neighborhood block party.

Horseshoe Birthday Cake
Photo of a Horseshoe shape cake for a western theme first birthday party.

Barnyard Theme Cupcakes
Reader photo of cupcakes for a barnyard theme birthday party.

Pooh Character Cupcakes
Reader photo of Winnie the Pooh theme birthday cupcakes.

Preparing for Ultimate Outd...
Suppliers for ultimate outdoor kitchen appliances and accessories.

Nemo Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Finding Nemo theme birthday cake.

St. Patrick's Day Care Bear
Photo of a St. Patrick's Day Care Bear cake for a three-year-old birthday party.

Undersea Theme Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo for an undersea theme birthday cake.

Italian American Dinner Party
A dinner party menu that recreates the traditions of an Italian American family dinner.

Bulldozer Birthday Cake
Photo of a birthday cake made to look like a bulldozer for a boys birthday party.

Children's Theme Parties
Here's a directory of dozens of theme party plans for children, beginning with Themes from A-C.

Dolphin Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a dolphin theme birthday cake.