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

RSVP
The definitive explanation of the term RSVP

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

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.

Games for Baby Showers
Games to play at baby showers.

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

Cookie Exchange
Host a cookie exchange this Christmas season to save time and have fun with your fellow bakers.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas Centerpieces
Links to instructions for creating your own Christmas centerpieces.

Easy Fall Centerpieces
Create your own inexpensive Thanksgiving centerpieces using common ingredients found at this time of the year.

Safari Theme Baby Shower Cake
Safari Theme Baby Shower Cake

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

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

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

Bassinet Baby Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Bassinet Baby Shower Cake.

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

Chickie Baby Shower Cake
Reader photo of a baby shower cake with the theme of chicks.

Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Here are many ideas for easy craft projects to create your own Thanksgiving centerpiece.

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

White Duck Baby Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of a white duck baby shower cake.

Duck Theme Baby Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Duck Theme Baby Shower Cake.

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

Baby Boy Named Grant Baby Shower Cake
Photo of baby shower cake for baby boy named Grant.

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

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

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

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

Toasts
How to make a toast for any special occasion.

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

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

Babies Having Fun
Reader photo of babies having fun on a 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 a Baby Boy Shower
Photo of a diaper cake for a baby boy baby shower.

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

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

Oscar the Octopus
Reader submitted octopus theme cake.

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

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

Holiday Centerpieces
How to make centerpieces for Christmas and New Year's, quickly and cheaply. Make a centerpiece with Christmas tree trimmings.

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

Baby Shaelyn Shower Cake
Reader submitted photo of a baby shower cake called Baby Shaelyn Shower Cake.

Dora the Explorer Theme Birthday Cake
A Dora the Explorer birthday cake for a two-year-old birthday party.

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

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

Raclette
Instructions and recipes for hosting a raclette party.

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

'A Sex and the City' Party
Ladies, get your best girlfriends together for a party like the gal pals in 'Sex and the City'.

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

Pumpkin, Flowers and Gourds
Arrange an Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece with a Pumpkin, Flowers and Gourds

Flower Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a flower shaped birthday cake.

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

Progressive Dinner Parties
Tips for organizing a progressive dinner party and a menu for a Harvest Themed Dinner Party.

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

Fondue Sets
Everything you need to know about buying a fondue set with a pot, forks and dishes.

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

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

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

Thanksgiving Central
Your one stop resource to help plan your Thanksgiving holiday.

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

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

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

Mommy - Daddy Trivia Game
A trivia game for a baby shower.

Simple Fall Flower Bouquet
How to create a simple floral table arrangement using autumn spider mums.

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

Baby Word Scramble
A word scramble game for baby showers.

First Birthday Cake
Reader photo of a first birthday cake.

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

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

Flowers and Cranberries
Step by step instructions for creating a simple fall centerpiece using flowers and cranberries

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

Charleston Shrimp and Grits
Recipe for Charleston Shrimp and Grits from A Real American Breakfast.

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.

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

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

Flowers and Gourds Centerpiece
A step-by-step guide to creating an easy, inexpensive Thanksgiving centerpiece using flowers, gourds and leaves.

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

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

Tinkerbell Theme Birthday Cake
Tinkerbell Theme Birthday Cake

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

Race Track Cake
Reader photo of a racetrack cake.

Pirate Ship Cake
Reader submitted photo of a pirate ship birthday cake.

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

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

Fruit and Candle Centerpiece
How to create an easy autumn centerpiece using fruit and a candle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABC's of Entertaining
Everything you always wanted to know about entertaining.

Create a Diaper Wreath
Supplies you will need to create a diaper wreath.

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

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

Cakes for Kids' Parties
Reader submitted photo of a cake made for a Confirmation.

Tinkerbell Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Tinkerbell theme cake.

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

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

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

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

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Cake
Buzz Lightyear Birthday Cake

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

Thanksgiving Planner
A countdown for the two weeks before Thanksgiving.

Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Thomas the Tank Engine theme birthday cake.

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

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

Halloween Party Games
A collection of Halloween party games that are suitable for kids.

Perfect Party Games
Review of the book Perfect Party Games by Andrea Campbell, including interview with author and sample party game

Cakes for Little Kid Birthday Parties Gallery
Reader submitted photo of Strawberry Shortcake Hat Cake.

Clifford the Big Red Dog Cake
Photo of a Clifford the Big Red Dog Cake.

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

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

An Oktoberfest Party
How to host your own Oktoberfest party.

Icebreaker for Tweens
A fun party icebreaker game for tweens that will help to get the party started.

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

Hello Kitty Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Hello Kitty birthday cake.

A Second Time Baby Shower
This article talks about etiquette and entertaining tips for hosting a shower for a second baby.

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

Lego Birthday Cake
Lego Birthday Cake

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

Brie and Apple Appetizers
Recipe for Brie and Apple Appetizers.

An At-Home Kids' Party
This feature discusses hosting a party at home for your child and all the essential elements for a child's party.

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.

Star Wars Birthday Cake
Reader submitted photo of a Star Wars birthday cake.

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

Cars Birthday Cake
Cars Birthday Cake

A "Twilight" Theme Party
Party plan for a "Twilight" theme party.

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

Christmas Brunch
How to plan and organize a Christmas season brunch.

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

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

Soccer Ball Birthday Cupcakes
Soccer Ball Birthday Cupcakes

Cinderella's Carriage Birthday Cake
Cinderella's Carriage Birthday Cake

Tiered Anniversary Cake with Flowers
Reader photo of a tiered anniversary cake.

Tailgating - The Great Outd...
Tips, menus, equipment and recipes for a terrific tailgating party.

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

Cupcake Birthday Cake
Photo of a Cupcake Birthday Cake.

Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Cupcakes
Reader photo of strawberry shortcake cupcakes.

Cat Theme Party Cupcakes
Photo of cat theme party cupcakes.

Thanksgiving with Vegetarians
How to make a Thanksgiving dinner that Vegetarians can enjoy.