Entertaining


Feature Writer: Janice Benoit
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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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Best Serving Tips for Hosting a Formal Dinner

In: Holiday Entertaining

If the thought of cleaning up a large dinner party is daunting, break the elements down to manageable tasks. Large groups & holiday events are simplified by good planning more...

Best Furniture Placement Tips for Large Events

In: Holiday Entertaining

Once the table size has been determined for your dinner party or holiday event, it may be necessary to rearrange your furniture to best accommodate the larger table. more...

Best Tips to Host Large Group or Holiday Dinner

In: Holiday Entertaining

Don't be scared to host a large group for dinner or a holiday party. Follow these simple guidelines to make your entertaining experience fun and easy. more...

Best $5 Holiday Gifts for Children to Give

In: Holiday Entertaining

Help the kids buy or make the perfect gifts for their loved ones, using only their limited resources. Clever, easy and inexpensive gifts for anyone to get. more...

Great Online Holiday Gift Cards & Certificates

In: Holiday Entertaining

Don't fret if there are still gifts to be purchased on Christmas Eve. Grab your credit card, run to the computer, and visit these sites for online holiday gift cards! more...

Give the Best Holiday Gift Cards & Certificates

In: Holiday Entertaining

Gift Cards are simple to give, great to receive, and can be personalized to the recipient's tastes - even at the last minute. Find the best cards & great wrappings! more...

Best Canister Vacuums for the Holidays

In: Entertaining (general)

If your vacuum cleaner is starting to show its age, the holidays are a great time to replace your model with a newer, more effective canister vacuum. more...

Best Company Holiday Party Ideas

In: Holiday Entertaining

Holiday office parties are a way to de-stress in the workplace, but often there is a whole level of unspoken anxiety that accompanies the annual Corporate Holiday Party. more...

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