Entertaining

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By Ranie 2 comments
Party! A Party is the ultimate place to test your social skills and these simple advices might help..... more »
By cre8tivekitchen 1 comments
When life gives you blackberries; you make pie. Blackberries grow wild here in Washington state and when my daughter brought me all the berries she picked, I decided that it was time for summertime blackberry pie. This recipe will give you an ... more »
By AuthorAndrea 4 comments
Benjamin Franklin said, "Fish and guests stink after three days." Is this true of you? Do you really know what's expected of you as a guest? Would you like to have some guidelines? Here are some ideas in that direction..... more »
By Hapworth 11 comments
Summer means friends and family visiting from afar. Make their time with you enjoyable and memorable by being a gracious summer host... more »
By Felicity 3 comments
When hosting a dinner party, there are a few key obligations on you to act as a responsible host in order to ensure that your guests have a good time and travel home safely. Here are some ideas to assist you... more »
By kotero 2 comments
This article is meant to make day to day easy for people living on today's global society... more »
By cakewalk 0 comments
Here are some simple and basic tips that everyone should practice when trick or treating the kids on Halloween... more »
By kjswitz2 0 comments
If you like to see people laugh (like me) then you should read this article and spread some of it on!.. more »
By teeterrl 4 comments
The latest craze sweeping the nation is internet stardom. People are quickly finding out that by simply posting videos and blogs online they can be discovered by the public and become famous... more »
By TxLady 2 comments
Ever find yourself bored in a doctors office or traffic jam. Well you could keep yourself amused with blowing bubblegum bubbles. Here are simple directions on how to blow bubbles with bubblegum... more »
By drb1966 1 comments
If you have ever wondered how to breathe fire then I am about to share the secret with you. Keep in mind this is extremely dangerous and if done wrong you could be seriously injured or die. So with that said...Read On!.. more »
By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor 0 comments
Building and playing in forts or playhouses is a favorite pastime for many children throughout their childhood. Creating customized and distinctive forts or playhouses from wood and recycled materials makes this pastime not only fun, but also ... more »
By soxnation2 0 comments
The best way to release your energy is to "bust a guy." This is an explosive noise that has been known to cause seismic vibrations of the earth (If you're good enough). While such a noise may seem easy, the art cannot be fully be ... more »
By kidsleepinfo 0 comments
Buying a hot tub for your back yard can be a huge investment or not. Having made the leap and ended up satisfied, here is what I learned along the way... more »
By Scott Cavanagh 0 comments
So you want to see a big game or hot concert and don’t want to sit in the rafters? If you’re willing to pay a little bit extra cash to see your idols from a better vantage point, buying tickets from a ticket broker might be just the thing for ... more »
By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor 1 comments
In times past the annual fall harvest was a time of great celebration. Farmers and their families would gather for dances and other social activities once all the hard work of the year was finished. Even if you don't harvest your own food, it is ... more »
By april ort 5 comments
Just a couple of years ago, even months ago, it might have been hard to imagine that the President of the United States would be a black man. We have entered into a new era in our country where change is king. There are many reasons why people ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 1 comments
The Modern Library has named James Joyce's "Ulysses" the most important book of the 20th century. Other critics have hailed it as the most important literary work of the millennium. All of the book's action takes place on one day: June 16, 1904. ... more »
By Sharon Potter-Case 1 comments
Festivus is "for the Rest of Us!" Festivus: It's History and rituals The term Festivus was originally coined by Plautus,a Roman comic poet from the third century. He used it to refer to "wild celebrations" where normally ... more »
By CrystalZoom 1 comments
My friend had been to Salem and said there was such an evil atmosphere. I had heard of celebrations there but I didn't know there was so much to do there on Halloween. It sounds like fun. New England knows how to celebrate Halloween. I'm from ... more »
By brandif 0 comments
Spring Break has arrived! If you're heading to the Los Angeles area, here are some tips to enhance your fun-filled week... more »
By CrystalZoom 2 comments
My grandmother used to be the best cook and we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner that is just about impossible to duplicate. On my own sometimes I do not look forward to it and the dinners. I eat turkey but what they have is not like that. On ... more »
By AuthorAndrea 1 comments
Treasuring the Moment & Party Considerations: Are you mindful? By that I mean, are you living in the moment? I see you wondering to yourself, “What has mindfulness to do with planning a party?” And I say to that, “Learning to savor time and ... more »
By HardworkinJudy 7 comments
Our children's safety is worth any amount of time and expense involved. Taking precautions beforehand is much better than ending up in the emergency room or worse. We are growing into a sedentary country where exercise is becoming a thing of ... more »
By MrJNG 15 comments
Have you ever hosted a party where you suddenly run out of cold refreshing beverages? Of course this is not exactly an ideal situation! Using this solution, you can quickly chill a warm or hot beverage in less than 5 minutes... more »