10/03/03 - A Little Family Fun - Decorate you holiday tables with the help of some healthy competition.
11/16/02 - A Barbie Party - A party plan for the little princess in your house, submitted by a reader.
09/06/02 - Classy Cloths - A classy powder room tip submitted by a reader.
06/24/02 - A Tip for a Great Teen Party - Here's an easy way to keep teens from becoming bored at a teenage party.
06/17/02 - An Easy Dessert to Impress - Take advantage of a seasonal opportunity to create a simple, inexpensive dessert that will impress your guests.
06/10/02 - Planning for Help at Kiddie Parties - Don't get caught short on help when you host your next kids' party. Here are some things to consider.
06/03/02 - The Perfect Dessert - Which dessert provides the most versatility, convenience and appeal to your guests? Here is my idea of the perfect dessert.
5/27/02 - An Excuse to Drop by the Flea Market - Add these useful items for entertaining to your list for the next time you head to the flea market.
5/20/02 - Another Truthful Ice Breaker - Warm up your parties by setting your guests off on a mission that leads to laughter and discovery.
5/13/02 - To Each Her Own - Here's a suggestion for an inexpensive collection that can make your table very interesting.
5/06/02 - Keeping Foods Hot at Large Parties - Here are two great suggestions for keeping food hot when you're serving a large crowd.
4/29/02 - Shape Up that Rice - Here is an easy tip for presenting rice artfully on your guests' plates.
4/22/02 - What's the Truth? - This week's reader submitted tip is a fun ice breaker for your next party.
4/15/02 - Chill It! - This week Marlene shares a great tip with us for creating a neat wine chiller.
4/08/02 - Keeping it Simple - This week a reader shares her secret for planning an easy, entertaining menu.
4/01/02 - Do You Know Where Your Tools Are? - Once again, a lesson in how to avoid my entertaining mistakes.
3/25/02 - Menu Planning - Where to Start? - Don't be overwhelmed by the choices required when you plan a party menu. Just follow my stress reducing technique.
3/18/02 - Playing with Fire - Add some spice to your next party with chile peppers and salsa. But first, heed these warnings...
3/11/02 - Cleaning Candle Wax - Clean that pesky table wax out of your table linens by following these instructions.
3/04/02 - South of the Border Theme Party Ole! - It's easy to host your own fiesta with this party check list.
2/25/02 - The Best Recipes - How do you select the best recipes for your next party? Well, before you open your cookbooks, here is a handy list of do's and don'ts to guide you in your selection.
2/11/02 - Bravo for Baskets - Here are a few of the many ways baskets can be put to work when you entertain.
2/04/02 - Host a Stone Soup Party - This party just might be the easiest, most interesting party you ever host.
1/28/02 - Use an Artist's Eye - Don't make a mistake I've been guilty of committing when planning your menus.
1/21/02 - Frame It - A one dish meal doesn't always present well. Here are ideas for turning it into something special.
1/14/02 - Double Your Estimate - If you think you have left enough time for those few last minute party details, this tip will make you think again.
1/07/02 - Guarantee Yourself Time to Party - Don't lock yourself in the kitchen throughout the whole party. This tip will guarantee you'll still have time to socialize.
12/24/01 - When Time's Up! - Your pre-party agenda is not complete and the party is tomorrow. What is a harried hostess to do?
12/17/01 - Have You Forgotten Something? - There's one important thing you may forget when preparing for a party. Can you guess what it is?
12/10/01 - Preparing for Pot Luck - This tip will help you to have an organized start to your pot luck meal.
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