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Entertaining Feature Writer: Janice Benoit

This is the place where we'll discuss host hospitality and gracious entertaining, including trade secrets for party plans, decorating, room setup, centerpieces, invitations, theme ideas, food & beverage service, catering, and everything in between!

Learn how to prep your home for a party, host a gracious evening at a restaurant or create a theme birthday party that your child won't forget. Understand what makes a functional party closet and how to use your local merchants to enhance your entertaining.

Use this page to be your entertaining resource. Join our discussions or contact me.

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Feature Writer Articles in Entertaining

Superbowl Parties: Ideas, Football Party Food
Great ideas abound for a fun and unique Super Bowl Party. Tailor your menus to highlight the teams on the gridiron.
Best Ways to Entertain Your Holiday Guests
Use local venues to entertain house guests over the holidays or at any time of the year.
Best How-To Ideas For Cleverly Wrapping Presents
Create beautiful, unique gift presentations with these easy tips for gift wrapping for the holidays and anytime! Use gift wrap tissue, gift wrapping supplies and ribbons
Find Great Deals on Business Holiday Cards
Learn about discount Christmas cards that can be personalized for your family or company. Also included are suggestions for finding "green" corporate greeting cards.
Best Serving Tips for Big Informal Dinners
Large, informal dinner parties can create an overflow of plates and flatware all at the same time. Learn how to handle this onslaught efficiently.


Contributing Articles in Entertaining

Family Halloween Costumes
Celebrating October 31st together is so much more fun! This year, parents can join the kids with these creative family Halloween costume ideas.
5 Unique Halloween Costumes
Looking for original Halloween costume ideas? Here are 5 great ideas for child, teen, or adult Halloween costumes.
Romantic Flowers & Gifts on Big or Tight Budgets
Whether helping that special someone remember a honeymoon, romantic vacation or first meeting or delivering a surprise holiday gift or getaway, flowers can do it.
How to Plan a Romantic Dinner for Two
Preparing a romantic meal for the one you love is a lovely gift. A special dinner for him or her on Valentine's Day or any day can be the start of a romantic evening.
Easy Entertaining
Entertaining at home shouldn't be overwhelming. Easy entertaining begins with a realistic menu reflecting a willingness to cook what is enjoyable and purchase the rest.
Valentine's Day Traditions in Australia
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated by many people around the world. Australians celebrate this day in a unique way.
Easy New Year's Eve Appetizers
Here are five easy appetizer dishes that will delight guests and take just minutes to prepare.
New Year's Resolutions and Superstitions
There are long-standing New Year's Eve and New Year's Day superstitions that are said to bring good fortune, luck and money or to bring bad luck, misfortune and poverty.
What "Auld Lang Syne" Means
While many gather to sing "Auld Lang Syne" at New Year's Eve, few know what the song means (or the correct words). Here is a background on the famous tune.
Chinese New Year 2010 Falls On February 14th
Chinese New Year's 2010 coincides with Valentine's Day this year. Combine the two festive events. Red decorations, fun, food and games can make this a party to remember.
New Year's Eve Safety Guide
New Year's Eve marks the annual celebration of bidding farewell to the past year and welcoming the 365 days ahead. Enjoy the party, but celebrate safely, using these tips
New Year's Eve Traditions Around the World
Most cultures celebrate New Year's Eve with festivities. This guide highlights some of the ways people celebrate around the world!
Thanksgiving Celebrations in the U.S. and Canada
Thanksgiving is a very different holiday in the two countries.
Valentine's Day Love Poems
Express love on Valentine's Day with passion and sincerity. Here's a list of classic love poems, poems for lovers, and poems for married couples.
Party Ideas – How to Hold Great Cocktail Parties
Cocktail parties are simple with organisation & the right equipment. These tips for making cocktails, frosting rims of glasses and buffet finger foods give great parties.

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