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What are date fruit?

Tuesday, March 09, 2010
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Date fruit, which grow below the fronds of date palm trees, were first cultivated thousands of years ago on the shores of the Persian Gulf.

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Where to have a party

Monday, January 11, 2010
The Right Party Place Sets a Fun Atmosphere

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What to do on your birthday

Saturday, January 09, 2010
Debating what to do on your birthday? Plan a meaningful excursion or treat yourself to a luxury

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Life in New York City

Thursday, January 07, 2010
Love it or hate it, life in New York City is something else

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New years eve games

Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Don't forget the games at your New Years Eve party!

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New years outfits

Wednesday, December 30, 2009
When the ball drops on new years eve... what will you be wearing?

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Decorating for new years

Saturday, December 26, 2009
Decorate your space

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Unique living rooms

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Tired of your old formal living room? Transform it into a game room or home theater!

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How to cook a ham

Tuesday, December 08, 2009
a glazed and sliced ham is the perfect addition to any holiday dinner table

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Bachelorette party destinations

Monday, December 07, 2009
I‘m not sure where the bachelorette party is, but I’ll have another drink!

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Traditional christmas dinner

Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Flaming Plum Pudding is a traditional Victorian-era christmas dessert

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Gifts for weddings

Monday, November 16, 2009
Biodegradable ecofetti, a greener alternative to throwing rice or wedding confetti

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Gifts for bridal showers

Thursday, November 12, 2009
ideal gifts for bridal showers include spa gift certificates or relaxing beauty treatments

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Holiday party outfits

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Let me go! It's party time!

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Stocking stuffers for kids

Friday, November 06, 2009
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there!

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Planning a christmas party

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
snowflake decorations, christmas lights and mood lighting - just an example of christmas themed party decor

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Hanukkah for kids

Monday, October 26, 2009
Hanukkah for kids...what could be more fun?

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Holiday safety tips

Sunday, October 25, 2009
Common sense safety tips can prevent a holiday tragedy

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Thanksgiving cooking tips

Thursday, October 22, 2009
Dig in! It's time!

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Spanish coffee recipe

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
In Spain, café carajillo (Spanish Coffee) contains a small measure of brandy or rum.

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Ice coffee recipe

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Grandma's famous ice coffee recipe: coffee ice cream is the secret ingredient

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Kitchen organization tips

Monday, October 05, 2009
Useful tips and ideas to improve organization and comfort in your kitchen

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Employee activity month

Friday, October 02, 2009
employee activity month: energize and motivate your staff with team building programs

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Interesting gift ideas

Thursday, October 01, 2009
selecting unique gifts: sometimes the very best gifts aren't

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Dinner party ideas

Friday, August 21, 2009
Dinner parties are a fun way to bring your friends together

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Pool care tips

Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Map says the treasure is down here somewhere..

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80s theme party

Thursday, July 16, 2009
The fun from the 80s never gets old!

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Candle gift ideas go natural

Monday, July 13, 2009
The glow of natural soy candles lends drama to any occasion

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4th of July recipes

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Create good food for your Independence Day celebrations!

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Fourth of July party ideas

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Independence Day celebrations can be creative as you want them to be.

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4th of July party ideas

Sunday, June 21, 2009
Simple 4th of July party ideas can be the best!

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Retro party ideas

Thursday, June 18, 2009
Involve the party guests for themed fun!

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Father's Day weekend ideas

Monday, May 18, 2009
There are hundreds of things you can do on a fun Father's Day weekend

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Father's day recipes

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Make dad's day extra special with one of these Father's Day recipes

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Funny Mother's Day gifts

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Funny Mother's Day gifts like a Xena sword and superhero cape will make mom laugh!

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Mother's Day breakfast ideas for kids

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Get the little ones involved with easy Mother's Day breakfast ideas

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Mother's Day recipes for breakfast in bed

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Tempting Mother's Day recipes let you show mom how special she is

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Western party ideas

Sunday, April 12, 2009
A western party is sure to draw cowpokes and cowgirls, too, who like their fun with a stiff shot of humor.

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Homecoming theme ideas

Sunday, April 05, 2009
Homecoming festivities reflect a sense of school spirit that manifests itself in fun-filled activities.

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The perfect picnic

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fresh flowers are an added touch to the perfect picnic

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Unique party gifts reflect imagination

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
If the recipient of a gift is a techie, try to select a unique gift that shows some imagination.

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Game night party

Monday, March 23, 2009
Games like Monopoly are still a game-night hit

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Cool temporary tattoos for cool tattoo style

Temporary tattoos are fun for every occasion

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Spring break fun in Florida

Leave the snow behind and head to Florida for spring break fun

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Easter egg cake ideas

It's easy to transform a regular cake into an Easter egg cake

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How to make ice cream

Homemade ice cream is the best!

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Wedding reception table decorations

A vibrant centerpiece is surrounded by candles and candy-filled spoons.

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Birthday party invitation ideas

Create a theme for your child's birthday party, and then use that theme for invitations, food, decorations, and party games

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How to fold envelopes

Fold your own envelopes to match your invitations and create extra flair.

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Making the most of modern invitations

Spice up your invitations by adding character and some pizzaz!

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How to wear cufflinks

Cufflinks can make or break the whole outfit, so choose wisely!

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New Years Eve party ideas

You don't need Times Square to have a great New Years Eve party

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New Year's Eve fashions

Baubles, bangles and beads make for fashion fun, especially when followed by a champagne toast and best wishes for a Happy New Year.

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Super Bowl party ideas

Make this year's Super Bowl party something special for everyone

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Unique Christmas recipes

Unique tasting treats are made by daring to combine contrasting ingredients such as these cranberries and hot wasabi peas.

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Christmas games for the whole family

Play Christmas games that kids will love

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New Year's meal traditions

With a little planning and effort, you can start a new tradition for the New Year

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Thanksgiving ideas for parties

Get creative this year with a fun Thanksgiving party

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Thanksgiving dessert recipes

These recipes follow a Thanksgiving or autumn theme, but they are unique enough to fit the bill when looking for something different

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Hanukkah facts

How much do you know about Hanukkah? Test yourself with these fun facts

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Thanksgiving ideas for table decorations

Guests may come for the turkey but they also will be observing your holiday table decorations.

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How to Make a Hanukkah Bush

Is it a Christmas tree or a Hanukkah bush? You may need to look at the decorations to know for sure.

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Thanksgiving dinner activities

The right activities will make your Thanksgiving dinner more memorable for everyone

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Recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes

Surround the traditional turkey with some new side dishes for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner

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Scary Halloween stories you haven’t heard before

What could be better for Halloween night than a collection of really scary stories?

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Sexy Halloween costume ideas

Go for sexy this Halloween with something to heat up the night

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Plus sized Halloween costume ideas

Find the right costume for your size and style and join in the Halloween fun

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Halloween costume ideas for a couple

Famous celebrities like Hugh Hefner and his bunnies are always a popular choice for couples Halloween costumes

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Halloween ideas for parties

Throwing a Halloween party can be a good way to commemorate the spookiest day of the year

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Easy Halloween games for kids

These Halloween games for kids are easy to organize, and will help the kids have a great time

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Homemade Halloween costumes for adults

Homemade Halloween costumes can be an easy way to dress for the occasion; join your kids in the fun

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Goofy Halloween Games for Adults

Put on a Scary Costume to play Killer Instinct!

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Halloween Cocktail Recipes with a Kick

The Jack O' Lantern, photo courtesy: Hennessy VSOP Cognac

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Scary Halloween party recipes

Use a few of these scary Halloween party recipes at your spooky get-together, and make your party a hit with party-goers of all ages

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Halloween party games for younger kids

Younger kids can be entertained with Halloween party games that won't throw a scare into your wallet.

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Holiday housewarming gifts

Candles can add instant warmth to any new home

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Cheesy pick up lines

Guys or gals will use the cheesiest pickup lines in hopes of getting a laugh out of the object of their desires

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Scary Halloween menus

Goolish treats add the perfect touch to any Halloween party

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Princess party ideas

Your daughter will never forget her first princess party - make it as special as possible by making use of these great ideas

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Make her sweet sixteen party special

Have the girls get dressed up and do something sophisticated. It doesn't have to be expensive, but something fancier than usual

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Sweet and spicy bachelorette party gift ideas

Anything that treats and pampers the bride are great bachelorette party gifts. Give her a gift certificate for a massage or a facial

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Fun dress up games for children

Costumes and other props help little girls and boys use their imagination to reflect their perceptions of the world and explore their dreams

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Save money planning your child's birthday party

Instead of getting that second pony for your child's birthday party, use the money for extra fun stuff like ice cream, face-painting or decorations

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Good birthday party manners for kids

Let them have fun together! But encourage your birthday child to spend time with each guest because they each came to the party to celebrate his birthday

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Dressing for the office holiday party

A good rule of thumb is to think of someone who might be an executive or even someone at your professional level when getting ideas for how to dress correctly for the office holiday party

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How to be the best best man

As his best man, it is your responsibility to decorate the getaway vehicle. Enlist the rest of the wedding party to help you with this important task

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Become a connoisseur of French wines

French wines such as Bordeaux and Chardonnay are synonymous with good taste and high quality

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How to drink within your limits

You have a drink. You worry about driving, passing out or just about stumbling around and you want to avoid that

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How to become a magic show performer

Create a wardrobe that is exciting and eye-catching. You want to get the most out of your show, so all components must be thought-out and planned just right

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Spice up your act with the air magic card trick

The air magic card trick requires a great deal of practice. Practice the action of causing just one card to flip over when dropping a deck of cards

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Impress everyone with the circus magic card trick

Fan out the cards and allow a participant to pick a card. While they're not paying attention to what you are doing, take a peek at the bottom card of the deck

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Crush 'em with the heavy-handed card trick

Make sure each card is held face-up so the participant can see this. You don't know what his card is, but you do know what the card was just before it

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Wow your audience with the pick-a-card magic trick

It seems impossible that out of 52 cards a person could pick out the one card you chose. There are some people who will be nay-sayers, but most will be shocked

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Leap! And get your magic show on stage

Do you dream of performing your magic tricks on a stage before a real audience? Perfect the tricks you want to perform to become a successful magician

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How to get over magic show performance stress

You need to make sure you know your magic show backward and forward to lower your stress level and to have fun during your performances

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How to organize your magic show

Performing card tricks with members of your audience will draw their attention, partly because they're into your tricks and partly because they want to be the next volunteer

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How to play to your audience with a magic wand

If you use a magic wand sparingly in your act, the audience will realize that it is you, the magician, who possesses magical powers, not the wand

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Transform your magic show with magic words

Magicians started using 'Abracadabra' and other magical words and incantations to make audiences believe that they had actual supernatural powers

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Magic wand accessories to liven your magic show

To add an element of surprise to your magic show, use flowers or pieces of silk that can be hidden and then appear out of thin air with a flick of your magic wand

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How to bounce back if you mess up your magic show

You never know when you're going to goof up. It's best not to live in fear of it. Be confident in yourself and your skill at the tricks you perform

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Learn three easy magic tricks

You can entertain and amaze your friends and family just by learning these simple magic tricks - one, two, three, abracadabra

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Delicious tapas recipes

Tapas are an hors d'oeuvre served with drinks – especially in Spanish bars; now tapas are becoming more and more popular in American bars as well

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How to clean silver

Stainless flatware, although truly handsome, cannot replace the look and feel of silver - follow these steps to enjoy silver's unique sparkle

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What does RSVP mean?

RSVP means please respond. In French, it reads Repondez, s'il vous plait. You will see RSVP most often on a party invitation or the invitation to a wedding

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Plan an Easter egg hunt

Children always enjoy an exciting Easter egg hunt - and planning one is easy with these helpful tips

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How to throw a block party

When you start organizing a block party, you'll want to check several months in advance about what the municipal rules are that you'll have to follow

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Finding a ballroom dance class

The price of learning ballroom dancing is always a consideration, but national chains have set prices that can help fit into your budget

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Why does turkey make you sleepy?

Turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan that has a slight sedative effect on the human body

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50s party ideas

Turn up the juke box and dance to your favorite Elvis song at a fabulous 50s party

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A family-friendly New Year's party

Playing volley balloon is a fun New Year's party game for children and adults

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Christmas party ideas for families

A mother and her daughters decorate their tree at a family Christmas party

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Planning an Oscar night party

A red carpet sets the mood for an Oscar night party

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Engagement party ideas

An engagement calls for celebration

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Selecting a corporate holiday card

Corporate holiday cards are a great way to stay in touch with clients, vendors and employees

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21st Birthday party ideas

Celebrate your 21st birthday with a party you'll never forget

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The best ways to cook hotdogs

Nothing beats a classic American hotdog

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Summer appetizers you'll love

These taste tempting summer appetizers will delight you and your guests

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Bowling birthday parties

Bowling is a great way to celebrate anyone's birthday

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Graduation party ideas

Celebrate your graduate's accomplishments in style

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Start a book group

A book group is a great way to discover new friends and new books

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How to make a pinata

If you can’t find the right shape or design for your party, follow these easy steps to learn how to make a piñata

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Inexpensive baby shower favors

Baby shower favors do not have to be elaborate or costly

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Baby shower ideas

Every baby deserves a special welcome into the world.

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Christmas trivia

Test your friends and family this holiday season with a spirited competition.

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Christmas party ideas

Enjoy the annual holiday with unique celebrations.

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Christmas party games

A home filled with laughter and games is a cherished memory.

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Thanksgiving party games

Try some of these Thanksgiving party games to turn the standard family gathering into a fun time for all.

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Thanksgiving trivia

Stump your holiday table guests with these fun pieces of Thanksgiving trivia

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Cake decorating ideas

Do you need to bake a cake, but you're not sure how to make it special? Here are 7 fresh ideas to make your cake a winner.

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How to host a Christmas tree trimming party

Decorating your Christmas tree together is a lovely way to celebrate the season.

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50 Birthday party ideas

Get creative and give your child a memorable birthday party.

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Decorating tips for a New Years Eve party

Decorating for a New Years Eve party is easy and fun!

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Baby shower games

If you're hosting a baby shower, here are a few easy and inexpensive games you can play.

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Creative baby shower ideas

These ideas will help you plan the perfect baby shower.

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Unique Halloween costume ideas

Don’t want to be just another Power Ranger or Harry Potter this Halloween? Here are some ideas to spur on your creativity.

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Funny Halloween costume ideas

You don't have to be a stand-up comedian to make people laugh - just some funny Halloween costume ideas.

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Fun & easy Halloween party ideas for kids

Good Halloween party games aren't necessarily expensive or a lot of work; just use your imagination.

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Christmas party ideas - ten tips for you

A Christmas party is a wonderful way to gather your loved ones to celebrate the season. Why not plan one this year?

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Teen birthday party ideas

Birthday parties are more fun if you plan them around the activities you and your friends enjoy most.

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Birthday traditions

Birthday traditions are fun, and provide a sense of continuity for children.

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50th Birthday party ideas

A fiftieth birthday is a special occasion. Make it as memorable as possible.

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Birthday party ideas for kids

With just a little planning you can have a great birthday party for your child

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Birthday party ideas for adults

An important consideration when planning a birthday party for an adult is, of course, the honoree.

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Kids party games for indoors

Parties are no fun without kids party games, so here are several favorites

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Kids party games for outdoors

What could be more fun than having great kids party games that won't wreck your house?

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How to make a bow

Bows are actually easy to make and they greatly enhance the appearance of any package.

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Unique baby shower gifts

If you're not a parent, buying a baby shower gift isn't always easy!

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Birthday invitations start off party fun

Sending birthday invitations to your intended guests is an important step.

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Birthday party games add to the fun

No child's birthday party is complete until all the kids participate in some games.

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First birthday party ideas and tips

It's never to early to celebrate your baby's first year with family, fun and games!

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Birthday party planning

Running hectic planning for your child's birthday party?

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