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1. How To Play Cupid For Food And Wine by Hazel Leo April 4, 2007 When it comes to food and wine, most people are brought up with the rule stating ?red goes with red, white goes with white?, which means red wine goes with red meat while white wine goes with fish and poultry. Then came the ?postmodern? maxim which says that ?if you like the taste, the match is perfect?. Despite the presence of these simplistic guides, many people still don't know how ...more...

2. Adult Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Sure To Please by Morgan Hamilton January 24, 2007 Do you love to dress up during Halloween when you were a kid? Well, I sure did and I always made sure that my costumes would be a hit whether I was dressed up as a pirate, a spaceman, a knight in shining armor, or a vampire. When I was young, I always claim that I made my costumes myself, but that was only partly true. My mother always assisted me with the sewing, the design, the glue and sequins. ...more...

3. Great Ideas for Your Bridal Shower Invitation by Masni Rizal Mansor June 21, 2006 Bridal showers are an essential part of the wedding process. In simpler times, they helped the bride get the gifts she would need to start her new life as a wife. They were essentially gifts she would need around the house. Our society tends to be much less traditional these days. Now bridal showers are typically structured around a theme. They are, essentially, parties with a mission. Sometimes t ...more...

4. The Wedding Planner... by Paul Smith February 27, 2006 A wedding planner is an individual that you will hire that will take care of the basic planning of your wedding. Is this person to be trusted to handle each and every aspect of your wedding? How will you know that this person is going to know what you want and will they stick to your budget? It is often a scary thought to think that you will not have a handle in each step of the wedding proce ...more...

5. Gift Baskets by Richard Romando March 29, 2006 A special occasion is just around the corner, but you can’t think of a perfect gift for that special someone. Don't fret over what gift you can give. Give a basketful of little gifts that will multiply the joy of giving and receiving. It is often difficult to choose a single gift that expresses your sentiments and also captures the fancy of the gift's receiver. A gift basket can ...more...

6. Unique Wedding Favors For Summer Theme Weddings by Joe Palladino May 30, 2006 Small gifts offered to guests attending your marriage known as wedding favors not only share your thought and ideas among guests but also are innovated idea of giving thanks to your guests. Wedding favors give you and your spouse immense satisfaction to give something back to your guests as a token of appreciation. The carefully innovated ideas can be reproduced at your wedding to avo ...more...

7. Wedding Planning by Samantha Taylor July 5, 2005 Depending on your personal preferences and the preferences of your husband or wife-to-be, a wedding can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 years to plan. If one step in the planning process is missed, the whole wedding could be ruined. To prevent this from happening, we have created a wedding checklist in order to ensure everything goes according to plan on your big day. 7-12 Months Prior ...more...

8. Baby Shower Games by Damian Sofsian March 29, 2006 Baby showers are a fun way to welcome a baby into the world and are great occasions for the parents-to-be to receive the wishes of all their friends. Generally given by friends and co-workers, baby showers are much more than just a party. They provide a chance for the guests to have a get together and maybe even meet the new baby. Baby shower parties usually last for 2-3 hours dep ...more...

9. The American Wedding by Sheila Marie January 11, 2006 The American Wedding Provided by Wedding Planning Ideas Living in the United States makes one feel liberated - free to do anything, liberated to live, liberated to love, liberated from traditions. While this is accurate, there are still many practices done during a marriage ceremony that renders this unforgettable event with a distinct American touch. Here are some: more...

10. Crash Course on Wedding Crashing by Hanif Khaki January 17, 2006 What you're about to read is a 'labor of love'. Hours and hours of learning and research went into gaining this experience and compiling it in a form you can benefit from. This article was meant to be a useful, educational and instructive resource for anyone interested in this topic. Enjoy it - and let us know what you think. For most occasions, there are invitation ...more...

11. Stress Management for Event and Meeting Planners by Erika Trimble July 25, 2006 Copyright 2006 Erika Trimble Are you living your life controlled by the tyranny of the urgent? The work of event and meeting planners may be considered either stressful or energizing, depending on how well you handle the fast paced and demanding environment of these industries. In my research, I found that some of the biggest stress factors in any event and meeting planner?s j ...more...

12. Wedding gifts for your bridesmaids by Abigail Newsom May 18, 2006 Wedding gifts for your bridesmaids Your wedding is a time of joy and celebration, and those who are in your wedding party have likely been friends for a long time. They are celebrating your joy, many times at great distances and at great expense. Gifts for your bridesmaids are an excellent idea for showing your pleasure that they are coming together to celebrate your wedding day. ...more...

13. Gift Baskets by Richard Romando March 1, 2006 A special occasion is just around the corner, but you can’t think of a perfect gift for that special someone. Don't fret over what gift you can give. Give a basketful of little gifts that will multiply the joy of giving and receiving. It is often difficult to choose a single gift that expresses your sentiments and also captures the fancy of the gift's receiver. A gift basket can be t ...more...

14. 7 Themes for Baby Shower by Gord Shin January 24, 2006 7 Themes for Baby Shower It is always an immense joy to have someone added to your family, especially if it is a cute little baby. And how else would you celebrate the joy of having one? Plan the most fun and unique baby shower you’ll ever have. Preparing for a baby shower should be fun and exciting. You can be as creative as you want. Go simple or go real extravagant. As long as you wi ...more...

15. Birthday - Right Day To Make Resolutions by cd mohatta April 18, 2006 We all make New Year resolutions. We draw a long list of do's and don'ts on the New Year eve. And manage to break most of the resolutions within one to two months. A birthday is only for celebrations. What if instead of making resolutions on New Year we make them on our birthdays? New Year is common to all, but birthdays are individual, and the resolution may therefore have a lasting impact. more...

16. Perfect Places For A Bridal Shower Event by Masni Rizal Mansor October 20, 2006 If you are planning a bridal shower, you want everything to be perfect. From the theme, to the decorations, to the food, and to the games everything must be just right. With that in mind, special attention needs to also be placed on where your bridal shower will be located. The location of your bridal shower can have a huge impact on how your bridal shower theme turns out. It can also lend its ...more...

17. Corporate Gift Baskets by Hali Shipon May 23, 2006 Copyright 2006 Hali Shipon The Corporate Gift Basket concept has grown hugely over the last few years. Business owners have realised that there is nothing so important as cultivating their relationships, both with their clients and with their most outstanding employees. Fostering and nurturing professional relationships, whether employees, or clients, is absolutely vital to develop and main ...more...

18. Fancy Dress - How To Win A Fancy Dress Competition by Kacy Carr May 1, 2006 Dressing up to go a party is one thing but having to imitate and dress up as someone else or an object is another matter. A Fancy Dress party can only mean one thing and that is fancy dress costumes where you are required or expected to duplicate an image or a look alike figure of someone famous etc. Looking good is our main priority when attending parties but when it comes to attiring and adornin ...more...

19. Learn from the Olympics How to Organize your Events: Part 1 of 3... by Josh Francis February 15, 2006 With the Winter Olympic Games in Torino underway, on time and over budget, it feels like a good time to take a minute and look at the lessons the Olympics have to teach us about managing events. To be fair, the Olympics are a massive set of groups with multiple venues hosting simultaneous events with visitors from all over the world. To make matters worse, you only get to do it once, you prepare ...more...

20. A Stag Weekend Becomes A Moveable Feast by Amalia Illgner February 22, 2006 What happens in Eastern Europe stays in Eastern Europe. Or does it? One lucky stag spills the beans on his stag weekend in Tallinn, Estonia's thumping capital. One Lucky Stag Has a Taste of Heaven in Estonia’s Thumping Capital There’s a lot to love about a stag weekend in Tallinn. Right now all I could hear was ‘Void yo ...more...

21. Gift Baskets A Great Way to Celebrate Easter by Kingston Amadan March 8, 2006 Easter is such a special time of year. I can recall fond memories of Easters past when my mother and father would hide brightly colored eggs in the yard and send my sisters and I out to find them. What joy we had running around the yard, looking in every nook and cranny for the eggs we had hand decorated together as a family. As I recall, whoever found the most always received a special gift ...more...

22. Infant Halloween Costumes by usha rani September 21, 2006 A desiring Baby Halloween costume is the most amusing parts of parenting. Each and everyone love as well as enjoys while seeing a cute little baby in a gorgeous outfit. Nothing is quite a cute as a baby or toddler dressed up in costume. No matter what sort of costume it is for you to choose for your little ones, we can pledge the cuteness factor will be off the charts. These infant costumes are ve ...more...

23. Cake Decorating Book - Make your cake look more delicious by Isabel Rodrigues May 10, 2006 Everyone loves to eat cake, which is nicely and perfectly decorated. But due to lack of decorating skill ones wish is not fulfilled up to the maximum level. Now with the help of cake decorating book one can easily decorate the cake and make it look more rich and delicious. These books are specially designed for preparing cakes. They also provide you with additional mouth watering recipes and tips ...more...

24. 7 Simple Weight Loss Feasting Tips for the Holiday Season by Tracy Lee December 14, 2005 Here comes Halloween... and the start of the "season of feasting" for a lot of folks around here. It's become a sort of time-honored "tradition" for Americans to put on weight between Halloween and New Year's Day. Some would even say it's to be expected -- "After all, it's the holidays!", they say. Now, I love the holidays. And I bet you do too. Who wouldn't love all the g ...more...

25. Five Top Tips to Snare the Object of Your Affections by Randy Gardner March 6, 2007 Got your eye on a piece of eye candy that seems just out of reach? Unfortunately, there is no "magic formula" to snare the object of your affections (don't we all wish). Fortunately, however, there are a few tips you can follow to increase your chance of landing your dream girl or guy. 1. Tip #1: Be patient First, and always, be patient. This tip applies to a myriad of situ ...more...

26. Crash Course on Wedding Crashing by Hanif Khaki January 17, 2006 What you're about to read is a 'labor of love'. Hours and hours of learning and research went into gaining this experience and compiling it in a form you can benefit from. This article was meant to be a useful, educational and instructive resource for anyone interested in this topic. Enjoy it - and let us know what you think. For most occasions, there are invitation ...more...

27. Corporate Events That Do Double Duty by Brett Danielson March 14, 2006 Recently, a teacher whose class regularly scores top marks shared her secret for team building success with me. "It's easy," she told me. "Each week, we set a goal as a class. If we've reached the goal at the end of the week, I treat the class to pizza and a game and then we sit down and plan next week's goal." There in a nutshell is a tried and true strategy for building and maintainin ...more...

28. Planning for Baby Showers - Pregnancy Result And It Is All Syste... by Gracie May January 31, 2006 A positive pregnancy test result sends a signal to close friends and family that it is all systems go for the holding of a baby shower party for the expectant mother. Baby Showers are parties that are held to celebrate the new edition expected at a later date. Shower parties and the planning of them have dramatically changed over the years. A lot of thought goes behind the event. Through ...more...

29. 5 Simple Tips on How You Can Throw an Incredibly Fun Classroom P... by Asa Mills January 8, 2006 Are you a class mother or someone who is responsible for organizing a classroom party? Organizing a classroom party can be overwhelming. Unlike your child’s birthday party where you would only invite a few close friends, it’s harder to make a classroom party a success as you have more kids to please. – and it’s up to YOU whether or not the party goes well. But don’t feel pressured ...more...

30. Spa breaks: a fantastic way to celebrate by Andrew Regan April 12, 2007 If you're searching desperately for an original idea for a birthday bash or a bachelorette party, you'll understand that it can be difficult for a host or hostess to come up with an idea that will knock your guests off their feet. However, there is one party idea that is sure to impress your guests, whatever the occasion: the idea of the spa party has gradually gathered momentum in recent yea ...more...

31. Get a taste of Ibiza closer to home at Bournemouth by Shane Williss March 29, 2006 Fancy a beach stag weekend in an Ibiza-like atmosphere that’s close to home? In this case, Bournemouth in Dorsett is the closest to your preference. What is it that makes Bournemouth so unique? While Bournemouth was previously branded as a blue-rinse paradise, this destination is currently populated with bars and clubs, all located withi ...more...

32. Conference Events by John Tarr December 13, 2006 Conference events include quite a few different types of activities. Most often they include meals, accommodations, and special speaking engagements. They also may include various types of entertainment. It all depends upon the purpose of the conference. Conference events are often designed to motivate and educate. This can be done either with the conference attendees passively listening to s ...more...

33. Free Baby Shower Games by Granmamma February 12, 2005 Baby Shower Games By: GranMamma Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up any baby shower. ABC’s Have each person write down each letter of the alphabet. Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for each letter. This game should be timed for about two minutes. Whoever has the most items wins a prize. Baby’s First Portrait Each guest receives ...more...

34. Valentine's Day a Perfect Holiday for Gift Baskets by Kingston Amadan & Shawn Davis & Todd Lokken January 23, 2006 Many people associate gift baskets with Christmas, Easter, housewarming or job promotions, and rightfully so. Gift baskets are wonderful gifts for these occasions and many others. Gift baskets also make a great gift for Valentine's Day. With so many gift baskets available now for specialty gift giving, it's no wonder people are starting to discover that Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday for g ...more...

35. Wedding Cake Designs by Jason Gluckman March 1, 2006 The phrase wedding cake conjures up an image of a three-layered white cake with plastic figurines of the bride and groom perched on top. But that is now passé. Wedding cakes are going through a fashion makeover and new styles and designs are in vogue. With the help of a talented cake designer, there is no limit to how unique wedding cakes can be. These days, flowers intertwined with a ...more...

36. Don't Get Fenced in: Tailgating Wisely by Jennifer Jordan June 6, 2007 As all of us wait anxiously for the start of the NFL season - T minus three and a half months - we can't help but get excited for tailgating: tailgating at minicamps, tailgating at training camp, tailgating at preseason games, and tailgating at regular season games. Whatever it is we are tailgating for, it's time to bring on the burgers and the beer: tailgating is one heck of a fun time. ...more...

37. An Introduction to Wedding Planners by Fernando Bellingham November 9, 2006 Congratulations on your engagement! Now it is time to figure out your wedding plans. You might need some help. Here is an introduction to wedding planners and what they do. An Introduction to Wedding Planners Weddings may seem fairly simple at first, but they are not. Regardless of your religion or even if you don’t have a particular faith, there are lots of traditions and issues ...more...

38. Valentines Day Past And Present by Jandi Swainston January 9, 2007 Valentines Day is just around the corner; have you ever put any thought into this holiday of love? Valentines Day most likely derives from the ancient roman feast of Lupercalis and was named after two Roman martyrs both called St. Valentine. Both saints lived in the third century. From roman martyrs to gourmet chocolate gift baskets the holiday has gone through some drastic changes to ...more...

39. 10 Tips for the Ultimate Wedding Reception by Robert Houle January 28, 2006 Copyright 2006 Robert Houle Your wedding day will be one of the most spectacular days of your life! Make it memorable, stress-free, and fun with just a few extra special moments of pre-planning and preparation. The experts at California DJs know all the secret elements - and the ?not-so-secret? ones too ? all to help you plan the ultimate wedding reception that is perfectly you! Use th ...more...

40. Planning for Halloween Costume Parties by David S September 5, 2006 Hosting your own Halloween party can often times be a trying and “hellish” occasion. But it doesn’t need to be. A well thought out planned party can often times be the talk of the town when executed correctly. This article goes into what to plan for and how to react when things don’t go as well as planned. Props If you’re using props for your Halloween party, take your time by sh ...more...

41. World Cup Fever - How to Celebrate - Win or Lose by sam lowe May 31, 2006 On Friday 9 June the World Cup kicks off in Germany, signaling for those in the football world the start of many heady summer days jostling for prime position in front of a TV screen. With the scene set, the mood is ripe for a good party and yet for only a small proportion of fans will results alone be able to quench such heavy anticipation. Best then to turn some attention to a ...more...

42. Ooooh Scary!! by Cassie Morgan March 21, 2006 With Halloween just around the corner, why not consider doing some ghoulish crafts with your children? One of my favorite crafts to do with the kids is Halloween candle making. Your kids will love it, and it is appropriate for any age group. You will need the following supplies to get started: A pillar candle. Some “cut and carve” wax. Some wax adhesive. Halloween cook ...more...

43. Wedding Anniversary Invitations: An Important Party Ingredient by chrono stock June 20, 2006 Wedding Anniversary Invitations: An Important Party Ingredient Each year, thousands of men and women celebrate a special milestone in their life. That milestone is a wedding anniversary. Wedding anniversaries are often celebrated each year, but some years are more important than others. Wedding anniversaries are celebrated a number of different ways, but a party is one of the most popu ...more...

44. Baby Girl Gift Baskets and Chocolates Ideas by Tim Brandt October 26, 2006 Gift baskets are a common gift. They are a great collection of items all in a handy basket. Gift baskets can be ordered or home made. To make baby girl gift baskets and chocolates a person is using the theme of a girl and chocolate. This is a great theme because the gift becomes something for both the mother-to-be and the baby. With this theme there are many possibilities. Baby girl ...more...

45. Certified Diamonds - GIA, EGL, AGS, Which Diamond Grading Lab is... by Andy Moquin June 13, 2007 There are lots of opinions in the jewelry industry about which grading lab is best when choosing a diamond. The trouble with these opinions is that they’re usually jaded because the person/business giving you the opinion wants to sell you their diamond. Their opinion on which grading lab is best is decided by what lab has graded their diamond, how convenient is that?! If they own a diamond cert ...more...

46. Do-It-Yourself Bridal Shower Invitations by Masni Rizal Mansor June 26, 2006 A bridal shower is a time for fun and happiness. It is an opportunity for the bride-to-be to share in the company of her friends and family, while being “showered” by gifts of love and affection. To add to the personal feel of the shower and to create an intimate touch, it can be a great idea to create do-it-yourself bridal shower invitations. Your guests will certainly appreciate the time it t ...more...

47. Determine Your Wedding Budget by Melody Johnston September 18, 2006 Determine Your Wedding Budget First and for most congratulations on your engagement!! You are about to embark on a journey of a lifetime, but before you start planning a wedding you must decide on a budget. Wedding budgets are very important; they allow you to decide on the total amount you will spend and how much you are allowed in each category. By setting your budget you also make dec ...more...

48. Balloons - The Ideal Gifts by Heidi Howard January 12, 2006 BALLOONS – THE IDEAL GIFT There are very few occasions in life where the gift of a balloon would not be appropriate. From Weddings, Christenings and Birthday parties to simply saying “I love you” or just to cheer someone up – balloons are the ideal gift. Balloons come in all shapes and sizes, colours and designs. From plain coloured latex balloons, to multi coloured super shape fo ...more...

49. Planning The Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations For Christmas by Clive Jenkins November 9, 2006 Well, here we are again; Christmas is just around the corner and already it's time to really start thinking about how we will decorate the family abode for the special occasion. We need to find the best method of creating a great Christmas display but also without breaking the bank, particularly with the rising costs of energy bills. So what we're looking for here is that happy medium that will ...more...

50. The ultimate Birmingham Stag party! by Shane Williss March 25, 2006 If there’s one place you want to visit for extreme stag parties, it should be Birmingham. With the myriad of activities lined up for you, you can expect an exciting time even if you are a seasoned extreme party animal. In fact, with Chillisauce’s stag tour guide, you won’t have to waste time seeking for the best places to go! As a fully bonded tou ...more...

51. Engagement Rings: Glitter your true love by Gelfey Sterling May 31, 2007 In this modern world, every prospective bride or groom makes preparation for this great day – the day when he/she will have to choose an engagement ring for his/her life partner. In fact, the engagement day is a memorable day when two halves – man & woman become a wholesome being. The day is seen to be the beginning of a new life as a complete soul for both the bride and groom. It has been ...more...

52. Unlimited Halloween Costume Ideas with the WOW factor by Randell Rogfend February 4, 2007 Creating a Halloween Costume with the WOW factor is what I love! What’s even better? Wearing a Halloween costume with that really scares people and makes you the centre of the party, what a great result. Awesome halloween party ideas, scary masks, halloween witch and horror. You name it, I am devoted to all things scary! When people get together for a party, there is sure to be laughter. How bette ...more...

53. Baby Showers for Adoptive Parents by Amanda Baker January 28, 2006 We all hear about baby showers for expecting parents, but what about for adopting parents? An adoption baby shower is more than acceptable - it's encouraged! Adopting parents have the same needs as any other new parents would, but with a few minor considerations. You should steer clear of planning a surprise celebration on the day the family brings their child home. This can be a very e ...more...

54. Baby Shower Cakes by Damian Sofsian March 1, 2006 Baby showers are an exciting way to welcome a baby into the world and are great occasions for the parents-to-be to receive the blessings of all their well wishers. Generally given by friends and co-workers, baby showers are much more than just parties. They provide a chance for the guests to get together and maybe even meet the new baby if the baby is already born. Baby shower cakes ...more...

55. Indian jewellry as a means of celebrating the body by Harpreet Vohra June 19, 2007 In India, a country of Asia, women, spirituality and jewellery have been eternally linked. The people there think of Indian jewellry as a means of celebrating the body. When the physical body of a woman or person is adorned with jewelries and other body ornaments, it has been said to make the spirit of the body contented. So, in this sense, Indian jewellry is not just a simple decoration for the b ...more...

56. Baby Shower Napkins Come in Many Interesting New patterns and De... by Muna wa Wanjiru February 26, 2007 We all love how napkins look and the many ways that they inform us what event that we are celebrating. These napkins come in a variety of shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. You can go for simple party paper napkins or fancy cloth napkins. The choice is yours and because of this you can decide if you will be having a napkin that informs everyone that they are at a baby shower. As with the ot ...more...

57. Maui: A Prime Wedding Destination by Kevin Stith March 29, 2006 Most visitors to Hawaii would agree that Maui is the most beautiful of all the settled islands there. For your wedding ceremony, for that special day you’ll remember for the rest of your lives, there’s no better location than Maui. When most people think of Maui, one of the first things that come to mind are the beaches -- Maui has some of the most picturesque, beautiful beaches anywhere in the ...more...

58. Fathers Day by Ken Marlborough March 1, 2006 'Father! - To God Himself We Cannot Give a Holier name!' - William Wordsworth The above quote completely defines the meaning of being a father, and the various responsibilities the male parent has on his shoulders. We salute fathers all around the world and honor them on 'Father's Day'. Father's Day is the male equivalent of Mother's Day. Just as Mother's Day celebrates motherhood, Fa ...more...

59. Perfect Wedding Venue - Having A ball In The Perfect Hall by Daisy May April 5, 2006 So it`s over now those famous words have been spoken ending the perfect wedding service - I now pronounce you husband and wife. Then we have the perfect wedding dress on the bride as the solo photo shoot takes place while the perfect groom looks on with pride. Perfection ends with a perfectly organised Wedding Venue. If all your plans were carried out accordingly to your specific requirements of h ...more...

60. Gourmet Fruit Gift Baskets by Kristy Annely March 1, 2006 Gourmet fruit baskets quickly emerged as a way to deliver a gift of special items that the recipient would never buy for himself, but would probably enjoy. Depending on the tastes and experiences of the recipient, gourmet fruit gift baskets can contain almost anything imaginable. In addition to the usual assortment (high-quality, peak-of-ripeness fruits; rare aged cheeses; or jams and jellies), go ...more...

61. Wine Baskets by Richard Romando March 1, 2006 White, red, dessert or sparkling wines, port, mead, rosé or champagne…man’s courtship with this intensely sensory yet cerebral indulgence has stood the long test of time. A symbol of refinement and culture, wine was initially an upper-class predilection until its liquid charms enticed the masses. A mystical joy uplifts the true oenophile as he sips that rare wine. It refuses to stay ...more...

62. Team Building: Getting together to Win by John Tarr October 11, 2006 Before we talk about team building, we must have a fair idea of the word “Team”. Team is a collection of people, often from diverse but related groups, assigned to perform a well-defined function for an organization or a project. From the word, team comes “Team building”. Team building as the name so evidently suggests is the process of building an effective team. A team building exer ...more...

63. Having a Fun Type of 1st Birthday Party to Showcase Your Baby by Muna wa Wanjiru June 5, 2007 A baby’s 1st birthday party is an event that most parents plan with great care. These baby parties can be formal occasions where you want to showcase your baby and show how well you are coping with life, work, entertaining and your baby. On the other hand you could just have a really fun type of baby’s 1st birthday party. For this type of birthday you really just need to keep a few fac ...more...

64. The History Of Pinatas Exposed by mark keller November 15, 2006 The History of the Pinata Exposed Like most youngster I have had the chance to take a mighty swing at a dangling festive creation. The piñata has become a very common part of celebrations throughout the world. Amazing that such an odd event is now found so commonly among the world’s population. My family does a piñata every Chris ...more...

65. 1st Birthday Party Ideas by Mrs. Party... Gail Leino February 9, 2005 The 1st birthday for a child is a very special event for the parents. Parents and children both need to be entertained at the party. Every event needs a party theme even if it's a 1st birthday party." A theme helps to create a festive atmosphere at your party.  For ...more...

66. Perfect Gift Ideas for the Women in Your Life by Tracy Togliatti March 7, 2006 Nothing can be more frustrating than trying to find a unique, special gift for a woman who seems to have everything. This article is going to take the stress away from this gift giving challenge and help you find ways of giving her gifts that will melt her heart! The most important thing to pay attention to when picking out gifts for women is what kind of things they like. That seems lik ...more...

67. Baby Shower Games Can Be Fun AND Inexpensive by Jennifer Barnett February 16, 2006 Are you planning a baby shower?  Are you trying to figure out what to do?  If so, here are a few fun baby shower game ideas for you. The key to great baby shower games is to be short and fun.  The games will serve as ice breakers if the guests do not know each other, and the themes should always be babies.  For a typical baby shower in which no full meals are ...more...

68. Complete Guide To Party and Wedding Invitations, invites by Devlin Graham June 3, 2007 Complete Guide To Party and Wedding Inv ...more...

69. Planning a Maui Wedding by Kevin Stith March 29, 2006 Just as there are a variety of wedding packages available, Maui wedding planning is also packed with many possibilities. So many people come here to get married that the choices of wedding planners to take care of all the arrangements are as diverse as the choices of wedding. If you are not all that familiar with the island or you are unsure of exactly what you’d like to arrange for your specia ...more...

70. Unique Christmas Gifts by Eric Morris March 1, 2006 Gifts are a part of celebrating the holidays. Christmas is a festive occasion when family and friends share warm memories and meaningful gift swapping. Gifts express your love and tell those that you care about just how special you think they are. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, but your gift should be one that will be remembered throughout the years. Finding a unique gift fo ...more...

71. Expensive baby Shower Favors by Tim Brandt October 19, 2006 Baby shower favors are given as a way to thank guests for attending the party. For a very special thank you a hostess may consider using expensive baby shower favors. If the money is available, expensive baby shower favors can be anything from candles to chocolates. There are many options when it comes to stepping up the party with expensive baby shower favors. Most baby shower favors ...more...

72. Make Grandma's Day - Kids Gift Suggestions For Grandparents Day by N Kennedy July 19, 2006 Gifts for Grandparents Day don’t have to be complex. In fact, of all the holidays that children participate in, Grandparents Day is one of the simplest for which to create a gift. The first thing to remember is that, for a grandparent, spending money is not always the best option. Grandparents love gifts from the heart. This often means crafts or gifts created without spending any mon ...more...

73. Valentines Day Crafts by Eric Morris March 1, 2006 Valentine’s Day is adorned with numerous craft specialties. Handmade crafts infuse Valentine’s Day with a special color. Numerous easy-to-make craft ideas swarm the mind long before the advent of the day. A simple and unique craft item could enrich the special bonds between two lovers. Valentine’s Day candles are a popular item in the craft bag collection. All one needs to do is mel ...more...

74. Wedding Crasher: Why Crash Your Bash by Kacy Carr January 30, 2006 A party is not a party without a gate crasher; uninvited guests seem to appear more at weddings than that of other celebrated events. You will know of a Wedding Crashers presence by his/her supping of your beer and the filling of their belly with wedding cake. Wedding crashers have the audacity to join in with your celebrations uninvited, the mere cheek of it but you have to give it to them for h ...more...

75. Getting Good Kids Party Ideas by NOT available to public December 1, 2006 Everyone knows that kids and parties are like ice cream and cake. They go together well! Kids, especially younger munchkins, love the idea of a bunch of their friends, kid-friendly food, games, movies, candy, cake and ice cream. If it's a birthday party, so much the better. It can be challenging to organize a really fun time. To get you going on some good kids party ideas ...more...

76. The Benefits of Customizing a Bridal Shower Gift Basket by chrono stock May 17, 2007 The Benefits of Customizing a Bridal Shower Gift Basket Are you interested in buying a bride-to-be a gift? If you are, you may be looking for a bridal shower gift. When it comes to giving a bridal shower gift, you will find that there are a number of different gifts for you to choose from. While you do have a number of different choices, you may want to think about giving the gift of a b ...more...

77. Cheap Wedding Favors by Kevin Stith September 9, 2005 Planning a wedding of any size or budget can have numerous items that may be quite costly. In addition to planning for the dress and cake, a bride will want to spend thought considering the wedding favors for her guests. These small tokens of appreciation don't have to be expensive. Frequently, the most enjoyable part of planning a wedding, is the selection of the wedding favor. Preparation ...more...

78. Gift Baskets for Mothers Day by Anne Harvester April 28, 2007 Mother's Day is coming up very soon, and you know it. You have been puzzling for several weeks about what you could possibly give your mother, the woman who has everything. This is a dilemma that faces many devoted children when it comes to this holiday, but that challenge can turn into a triumph when you consider gift baskets for Mother's Day. ...more...

79. Unique Wedding Favors: A Buyer's Guide by Alice Yap November 13, 2006 What will your wedding guests remember about your big day? Will it be your dress, the music during the ceremony, the wedding cake, or the dancing? Of course you want them to remember the most important parts – you and your fiancé exchanging vows, and visiting with friends and family. However, whether you place importance on them or not, the favors your guests receive are often the most memorable a ...more...

80. Murder Mystery Evening in Suffolk - Feel the Team-Building Spiri... by Greg Birbeck March 17, 2006 Murder mystery evening in Suffolk is a thrilling corporate event that induces the spirit of team building within all. While you are playing the game, you have to form a group and someone has to lead it, manage the time perfectly and show spirits of coordination and cooperation to continue with the corporat ...more...

81. Are You a Teaser Or Provoker? Your Sexy Halloween Costume Can Re... by Dave Fisher November 7, 2006 Strangely, despite the scary (but correct) notions of Halloween parties, which are invariably designed to be spooky and scare people out of their wits, there is a surge in demand for sexy costumes during the Halloween costume shopping season. Looking scary and looking sexy at the same time might seem paradoxical; yet, this truth continues to stare us in the face each year. Of course, I doubt if se ...more...

82. Seven Top Tips For Your Las Vegas Wedding by Susan Jones April 5, 2006 1. Research Unless you’re a spontaneous, spur of the moment person, research is essential in order to have a great Las Vegas wedding, including setting the wedding date. Yes, you could hop on a plane at the last minute, fly to Vegas and turn up at the chapel of your choice only to find out that: A. You need a marriage licence from the Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas, N ...more...

83. Birthday personalized party favors, are they important? by Melissa Fishman October 1, 2006 At your child's birthday party, you should get party favors for the birthday. Like other parties, the kids like to take something home when they attend birthdays. When buying the party favors for both adults and children or just for the kids, giving party gifts to everyone is a nice jesture. Its a way of saying thanks for coming to my party. It's a sign of nicety. It is the respectable thing to ...more...

84. Multi-Cultural or Cross Denominational Weddings Explained by Nathan Lynch July 11, 2006 While many different religions and nationalities have their own well established traditions, it is becoming increasingly common for couples of mixed ancestry to marry. Inter-racial couples are marrying more and more often and with this increase in inter-racial marriages comes a need for weddings that have a multi-cultural feel. With so many wonderful traditions that hold a great deal of import ...more...

85. Free Ideas for Baby Shower Decorations by Tim Brandt October 28, 2006 When trying to save money on a baby shower many people start to look at ways they can use free items to decorate. There are some great free ideas for baby shower decorations that anyone can use. They can go with any theme and still add a charming touch to the party. Free can be as nice as something bought. One great idea is using flowers. If the hostess knows somewhere she can get fr ...more...

86. Bratislava: Stag Weekend Heaven by Brett Danielson March 14, 2006 The Slovakian capital of Bratislava boasts a mingled atmosphere of Old World Charm and up to the minute chic energy that isn't found anywhere outside the old Eastern Bloc cities. The combination of hot girls and cool prices have made Bratislava one of the trendiest places for a stag weekend on the Continent. The incredibly cheap prices (50p for a brew in a local pub) attract the trade, and i ...more...

87. Baby Gift Baskets by Richard Romando March 1, 2006 With a newborn baby, new life unfolds in all its softness and purity. This unique miracle deserves unreserved blessings and of course the most wonderful gifts. A baby gift basket full of the choicest gifts is the best way to welcome a baby and congratulate the parents. The little bundle of joy needs special care and the many things that a baby gift basket holds can be very useful. In ...more...

88. The finest of Highland hotels – the Drumossie hotel by Ken Wilson May 24, 2007 Just outside Inverness, in the centre of Highlands lies the Drumossie hotel. The magnificent location and highly dedicated service have made this hotel suitable for both weddings and conferences. In terms of Scottish Highland accommodation, there is no better location than the Drumossie hotel. As the ceremony of marriage is one of the most important moments in life, everyone wishes to cele ...more...

89. Team Building: Getting together to Win by John Tarr October 11, 2006 Before we talk about team building, we must have a fair idea of the word “Team”. Team is a collection of people, often from diverse but related groups, assigned to perform a well-defined function for an organization or a project. From the word, team comes “Team building”. Team building as the name so evidently suggests is the process of building an effective team. A team building exercise ...more...

90. Having a Fun Type of 1st Birthday Party to Showcase Your Baby by Muna wa Wanjiru April 11, 2007 A baby’s 1st birthday party is an event that most parents plan with great care. These baby parties can be formal occasions where you want to showcase your baby and show how well you are coping with life, work, entertaining and your baby. On the other hand you could just have a really fun type of baby’s 1st birthday party. For this type of birthday you really just need to keep a few fac ...more...

91. Gourmet Fruit Gift Baskets by Kristy Annely March 29, 2006 Gourmet fruit baskets quickly emerged as a way to deliver a gift of special items that the recipient would never buy for himself, but would probably enjoy. Depending on the tastes and experiences of the recipient, gourmet fruit gift baskets can contain almost anything imaginable. In addition to the usual assortment (high-quality, peak-of-ripeness fruits; rare aged cheeses; or jams and jellies), ...more...

92. Birthday Party Places Where You Can Have Uninterrupted Laughter ... by Muna wa Wanjiru June 5, 2007 The vast majority of birthdays are planned so that everyone can have lots of fun. To get the best enjoyment out of your birthday it is important to choose birthday party places where you can have uninterrupted laughter and fun. You should think about the type of birthday that you want to celebrate before you make any plans for your party. These plans can help you to avoid making party ...more...

93. Top Ten Wedding Etiquette No-Nos by Michelle O'Connor May 30, 2006 Top Ten Wedding Etiquette No-Nos As a bride-to-be, you may be nervous about making sure that your wedding guests are well-fed and properly entertained. You may also be anxious about the final cost of your wedding, and how to draw up the final invitation list. You may also have little idea of what it means to demonstrate proper manners at your wedding. Here are the top ten etiq ...more...

94. Affordable Corporate Gift Baskets by Ken Marlborough March 13, 2006 Affordable corporate gifts are a simple, economical way to convey greetings, be it for the holidays or for more formal occasions. An acrylic illusion plaque, made to order, with a message inscribed on it, given with a paperweight and a few pens or a tiny reading lamp, is a creative assortment, which is easy on the pocket as well. A seven function knife coupled with a table clock and a diary w ...more...

95. How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles by Criss White June 5, 2005 If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the luck ...more...

96. Indian Sari by Harpreet Vohra June 7, 2007 People have always found wearing costumes fascinating. This must be why quite a number of people love to hold costume parties all year round. The Indian sari is among the costumes that many find very romantic and mysterious in its sexiness. Because of the allure this piece of clothing seem to give to its wearer, there are a lot of women who wear the Indian sari even if they are not necessarily of ...more...

97. Gourmet Gifts by Ross Bainbridge March 1, 2006 True to the spirit of the festive season, the concept of gourmet gifts has changed the tradition of giving gifts. All cultures embrace the idea of exchanging gifts, seeing them as tokens of appreciation, of love, and of gratitude, or a celebration of life. But this joyous custom is no simple matter; a lot of sentiment and effort goes into making each gift special and memorable. Certai ...more...

98. Things to Know Before You Hire a Wedding Planner by Steve Dimeck October 25, 2006 Each and every year around 2.5 million weddings take place nationwide. This means that the number of weddings that will take place in your immediate area is astounding. Your wedding plans are going to be affected by number of factors, because many more weddings will happen at or around the same time as your wedding. If you want even the tiniest little detail to be taken care of at your wed ...more...

99. Get Czechoslovakian with fun stag parties at Prague by Shane Williss March 25, 2006 Looking for a wild stag party in the heart of Europe? Try a stag do at Prague to experience a different party culture with a blend of medieval charm and cosmopolitan excitement. This city of 1.2 million has always been a favored for the uniquely ancient Prague Castle, dr ...more...

100. Fantastic Birthday Decorations that Will Enhance the Mood of You... by Muna wa Wanjiru April 11, 2007 The words birthday party conjures images of delicious tasting cakes, fantastic birthday decorations and lots of party games in our minds. These images are in part what we have experienced as children and other tales of fabulous birthday parties that we have been told about (with a healthy dose of our own imaginations!). To experience these great times at birthday parties doesn’t always require a ...more...