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Photo of the Week - February 22, 2012 - Southwest Theme Cake

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:56:20 +0000

Find party planning ideas for kids and teens parties.
Visit our cake gallery to see other decorated cakes.
Show off your own decorated cakes or centerpieces.

Photo ©Robin Asbury

2012 Oscars Party Theme Ideas to Celebrate Your Favorite Movies

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:04:20 +0000

Some years I only get to see a few of the Best Picture Academy Awards nominees. But this year we picked our movie outings well and managed to catch most of this year's picks for best picture. And there were so many great ones from which to choose! Instead of telling your guests when they come to your Oscars viewing party which are your favorites, let them guess by adding these 2012 Academy Awards Party theme ideas for your favorite movies.

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Party Like the Stars at Your Oscars Party this Year

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:34:09 +0000

Many of us love to watch Hollywood celebrities on their big award show nights. What will they wear on the red carpet? What will they say? Who will win the awards in each category? How bad will the speeches be? But there's no reason to let the celebrities have all the fun on that night. Not if you plan a party that's as special as the popular Governor's Ball after0-party that many of the big stars attend. This party plan will help you to Party Like the Stars at Your Oscars Party this year.

It's Almost President's Day - So What Are You Doing to Entertain the Kids?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:44:58 +0000

Yesterday I was reminded that my girls have off from school on Monday for President's Day. Unlike some places, like New York City where they are home for the whole week, they only get one day off from school. In some ways it's more challenging to figure out how to fill one day than an entire week where you could run off on a winter vacation. So if you've been scratching your head trying to come up with ideas, I'd like to suggest, in the spirit of the holiday, to host A President's Day Cabin Fever Party.

Photo of the Week - February 15, 2012 - Anniversary Cupcakes

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:29:17 +0000

Learn how to plan a Golden Anniversary party.
Show off your own special decorated cupcakes.

Photo ©Donna Blackburn

Happy Valentine's Day! Pick Up Ingredients for the Easiest Dessert on Your Way Home

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:50:02 +0000

No Valentine's Day meal would be complete without a sweet finish. If you haven't given it much thought, I've got the perfect idea for you - chocolate fondue! It's one of the easiest desserts to prepare and then you can spend quality time gazing at your loved one, in between glances at that luscious pool of warm chocolate that's just waiting for a dipper. Dippers can be as easy as strawberries, marshmallows or pretzels, and require no time other than arranging them on a plate. Happy Valentine's Day!

Why Dinosaurs Don't Make Great Party Guests

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:29:55 +0000

Did you know that we have a Guide to Dinosaurs at About.com? Well, Bob Strauss is one of the many interesting Guides I follow and recently he wrote an article on why Dinosaurs Don't Make Great Pets. It's a good thing I read the article first because my kids have been itching for us to adopt one since four cats aren't quite enough. But that article also got me thinking about some of the bad party guests I've hosted and seen at other parties over the years, and putting two and two together I realized these guests were letting their inner dinosaurs out to play. Here's Why Dinosaurs Don't Make Great Party Guests.

Sweet Ideas for Baking Up Something for Your Sweetie

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:44:40 +0000

There can't possibly be a Valentine's Day celebration in my home without a sweet finish to the meal. I'm always looking to serve something a bit out of the ordinary, although the extent I'll go to prepare it depends on which day Valentine's Day falls. Over the past several months I've been fortunate enough to be sent a variety of cookbooks for making sweets ranging from the everyday to the sublime. I've put together an overview of these Sweet Ideas Cookbooks so you can take a look and see which of these may offer you inspiration on Valentine's Day this year.

Photo of the Week - Valentine's Day Table Decorating Ideas

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:40:00 +0000

Visit all of our table decorating ideas for Valentine's Day.
Show off your own Valentine's Day table.

Valentine's Day Cocktails

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:56:35 +0000

Valentine's Day is only a week away. Are you ready for a little romance? If your head isn't quite there yet, maybe planning your special cocktail for the night will help to get you in the mood. In fact, why not try out these cocktails before the big day? With a little Love Potion #9 or a special message from Cupid's Cosmo you'll be ready for a romantic rendezvous.

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