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Bring back the good times with a block party. Photo: JAGwired/Flickr A block party is a public party to which anyone who lives on the block or in the neighborhood is invited. Block parties can be held to observe a special holiday or just for fun. ...

Ornaments make great Christmas party favors. Photo: jelene/Flickr If you are planning a Christmas party, you will need some Christmas party favors. Bestow some unique little trinkets upon your guests and they will remember your kindness all year ...

Welcome to your holiday etiquette guide! Photo: Muffet, Flickr Ever shown up to an open house wayyy too early, thinking you're fashionably "on time?" Not only are you throwing a monkey into the wrench of your hostess' perfect plans, but you're ...

It's Christmas party time! Planning a great soiree can be a lot of work. You are going to need food, drinks, decorations and entertainment. But before you get ahead of yourself, consider the invitations. You can't have a great party with boring ...

Every year, my in-laws host a big Christmas dinner for the whole family -- six kids, six spouses, eleven grandkids, and assorted boyfriends and family friends. So how do they manage to gather everyone together in the spite of competing gatherings ...

Marina Birch of Birch Design Studio, an expert on event design, etiquette, and hosting took the time to answer some of our burning questions about how to throw the best holiday parties. What are some common mistakes people make when designing ...

My mother-in-law's house makes me sick. I know, sounds like the perfect excuse to stay home, doesn't it? But here's the thing ... I love my mother-in-law and so don't need a reason not to visit. But when I walk in her house, I start sniffling. And if ...

Some people create mp3 playlists for parties. Others put some CDs on shuffle. Me, I create YouTube playlists. Music videos are a great way to add an extra dimension to your entertaining year-round, but they are especially good for Christmas. Display ...

Imagine yourself standing under the mistletoe, lips puckered and ready to go and ... nothing. That cutie you've had your eye on just walks on by without so much as a glance in your direction. Is it possible that your awesome light-up reindeer sweater ...