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  • Apple and Daisy Tablescape
    A delightful treat for your table.
    Lively green and shades of yellow-to-red offset the vibrant hues of autumn on this casually sophisticated table.
  • Planning a Staycation
    There's No Reason You Can't Have as Much Fun When You Stay Home
    How to plan a staycation, a vacation spent at home. Ideas for different types of staycations, problems to avoid, and ways to make the most of your vacation time.
  • How to Make a Pinata
    A Pinata for Every Party
    Now you can tailor your birthday bash piñata to a theme, just as you might a birthday cake!
  • A Tisket, A Tasket, Pack a Pretty Picnic Basket
    A Picnic Basket Tablescape

    Stage a picnic to bring the fun indoors -- or set up this summer scene on an outside table for a whimsical party look on your patio or deck.

  • Gift Ideas for the Hero in Your Life- Dad!
    No matter what your dad likes to do, you can find the perfect gift
    What to give Dad for Father’s Day. Gift ideas for every different type of Dad.
  • Dig it Baby, It’s a Clambake
    Be There or Be Square
    Just like in the days of Frankie and Annette, the perfect summer party is a clambake, combining the casual and relaxing atmosphere of the beach, the tasty bounty of the sea and the enjoyable company of friendly faces glowing in the embers of the fire just after sunset. You don’t even need real clams, just a beach bonfire and these tips to help you get started.
  • Dinner with Dad
    Five Delicious Ways to Celebrate Father's Day
    Think out of the box and get into the kitchen for Father’s Day. With these five unique ideas, dad will enjoy some fun-filled family time and a memorable meal with his favorite sous chefs.
  • Planning the Perfect Pool Party
    Make a Splash this Summer
    We’ll help you put together the perfect poolside party with these helpful hints and tips. You’ll be a hit when you host the first of the season’s pool parties using these ideas for everything from tropical themes to kid-friendly toys.
  • A Graduation Celebration Centerpiece
    Celebrate the memories and achievements with your graduate
    Adorn the dinner table with a tribute to their awesome accomplishments.
  • Planning a Graduation Party
    Ideas for a memorable graduation celebration
    Got a graduate in your family this summer? We’ve got great ideas to help you highlight the big achievement with a special party in their honor
  • Garden and Glass Tablescape
    The Perfect Summer Scene

    Your formal occasion deserves a beautiful table, and this sophisticated grouping of flowers and glass is the picture of understated elegance.

  • Gifts for Grads
    Give them a gift to help with their life journey.
    Graduation gift ideas. Gift ideas for graduating high school students and gifts for graduating college students.
  • A Fresh Take on Herbs
    Potted Herb Tablescape

    Herbal fragrance will fill your dining area with this casually landscaped table.

  • Kick Off the Summer with A Backyard Carnival
    Celebrate Summer with a one of a kind event
    Here is a hilarious mix of carnival games, contests, and judging events to stage in your backyard, with suggestions for decorations, prizes, and how to let the good times roll.
  • How Does Your Garden Grow Centerpiece
    A Gardenscape Centerpiece

    Before you transfer them outside, pot baby lettuce plants and herbs in colorful colanders and “start” them on your summer table.

  • Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Mom
    She's Done So Much for You, Now Show Her That You've Noticed
    Thoughtful gift ideas for Mom on Mother's Day that won't break your budget.
  • Starting a Supper Club
    A Fun Way for Food Loving Friends to Get Together
    How to organize a supper club with your friends. All about choosing a supper club theme, schedule, location, and dividing expenses.
  • Easter Baskets for Every Personality
    Select a Theme that is Special to Your Child
    How to create an Easter basket that is as unique as your child. Includes a variety of themes from bunnies to sports to crafts and more.
  • Hosting an Easter Egg Hunt
    Set Up an Easter Egg Extravaganza for Young and Old
    Make your Easter extra special by hosting an Easter Egg Hunt complete with an easy buffet, organizational tips and creative ideas for baskets for collecting the treasures you’ve hidden along the way.
  • Serve Up Sophistication with a Spring Brunch
    Plan the Perfect Garden Party
    Gather in the garden for a lovely spring brunch with these tips and recipes for throwing a sophisticated daytime party al fresco.
  • A Treat for Mother’s Day Morning
    Make Breakfast in Bed for Mom
    Get the whole family involved in showing Mom just how special she is with this Mother’s Day morning celebration involving breakfast and unique ideas for gifts she won’t soon forget.
  • A Natural Easter Centerpiece
    Decorate Your Table with a Pastel Palette of Eggs in a Natural Easter Habitat
    Hide a collection of painted eggs in a terrarium fitted with wheat grass. Surround the terrarium with your collection of glass bunnies and eggs to show off this beautiful Easter collection.
  • An Eggstravagant Table
    An Easter Table That is Sure to Impress
    Set an eggstravagant table with a centerpiece of pedestal cake stands, moss, and eggs dyed in pale, muted hues. Tiny silver-lined espresso cups make sweet egg holders to decorate each place setting.
  • Bring the Outdoors In
    A Spring Tablescape that Brings the Outdoors In
    Bring natural elements inside to set a table that chirps of spring. Hoping for blue sky and bursts of foliage, this tablescape celebrates the season by pulling the outdoors in.
  • A Mother’s Day Centerpiece
    A Beautiful Table for the Mother's in our Lives
    Moms of any age will adore this primrose-potted tea set. Use your collection of small teapots or china tea and coffee cups to pot a special centerpiece. The fancier the better! Purchase small plants of primroses or pansies, and pot them right in the container --dirt, roots, and all.
  • Valentine’s Day Gifts on a Budget
    You Don't Need to Spend a Fortune to Show How Much You Care
    Valentine's Day gift ideas that are romantic but not expensive.
  • Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
    Teach little ones to show their feelings with hands-on fun
    A selection of easy projects for children to craft for Valentine's Day.
  • A Romantic Table for Two
    Enjoying and intimate meal without reservations

    Who says you need to go out to a fancy restaurant to enjoy a date night? With a little forethought and a few cooking tips your dining room table can be the most romantic two top in town.

  • A Valentine’s Table for Two
    Special Touches to Make Your Valentine's Romantic

    To set a lovely table for two, pull together a collection of ruby glassware on a simple white platter – flutes, simple drinking glasses, or stemmed goblets – and fill them with roses. Flutter rose petals on the table, and tie votives with delicate ribbon and a whisper to your Valentine.

  • Score Big With A Football Party
    Tips for planning your own big game party.
    Tips for planning a football party with ideas for decorations, activities and creating your menu.
  • Wrapping Up Christmas Gifts
    How to give your gift the greatest impact.
    Different economical ideas for holiday gift wrapping.
  • Timeline For Planning a Holiday Meal
    A helpful timeline for planning the holiday meal
    Spend less time fretting and more effort accomplishing steps toward a successful dinner and a relaxing holiday.
  • Christmas Gift Giving
    Spreading cheer and appreciation with your holiday gifts.
    Get great advice on deciding who you need to give to and what an appropriate gift should be.
  • Create Holiday Traditions for Your Family
    Give the Gift of a Lifetime of Memories
    Ideas for creating new holiday traditions for your family.
  • Themed Holiday Decorating
    Themes make decorating easy!
    Here are a few suggestions, on how to give your home a designer look for the holidays. Pick a theme and let your imagination run wild!
  • How to Throw a Tree-Trimming Party
    Turn a Tradition into a Party
    Trimming the tree can be a holiday chore or a celebration – it’s your choice. One easy way to turn this annual task into a fun gathering is to throw a tree-trimming party and let everyone help in creating the centerpiece of your holiday décor.
  • Host a Christmastime Cookie Exchange
    Swap and Share Cookies and Conversation
    Cookies and conversation are the perfect elements for a holiday celebration, but don’t worry that you’ll spend all day in the kitchen getting ready for this party. Hosting a holiday cookie exchange is easy when everyone gets involved.
  • A Sparkling Christmas Table
    Jewels of the season adorn this dazzling holiday table. Candles and baubles add sparkle, while gold-embossed magnolia leaves personalize place settings.
  • A Christmas Candy Cane Centerpiece
    A vision of sugarplums dance on your table with this whimsical centerpiece.
  • Bring Nature to Your Table
    Bring the outdoors inside for this natural centerpiece that incorporates all of the best elements of fall.
  • Monogrammed Pumpkin Tablescape
    With one trip to the pumpkin patch or farmer’s market, and a forage through the backyard, you can set a simply elegant Thanksgiving table.
  • How to Throw a Successful Holiday Party
    Ten Things That Are Sure To Make Party Planning Fun and Simple.
    Take the stress out of holiday entertaining with these ten tips. Follow the steps for a fun filled holiday gathering.
  • Holiday Kitchen Activities For Kids
    Kitchen Projects for the Whole Family
    During the holidays everyone has a full plate, but don’t hesitate to share the load. Here are a few simple tasks that even your littlest helpers will enjoy.
  • Managing Holiday Stress
    Keep the Joy in Your Holidays
    How to make life easier during the holidays so they can be enjoyed more than endured.
  • Holiday Card How-To
    Quick Tips for Checking “Sending the Cards” Off Your List
    Here are some quick tips that can help make sending your holiday cards a little easier and maybe spark some ideas for creative card-sending this year.
  • Haunted Tree Centerpieces
    This clever centerpiece- from your own backyard- will delight both children and adults.
  • Hosting a Halloween Party
    Set the Mood for a Ghoulishly Fun Party
    Decorate your home for a spooky Halloween party. Create the effect with decorations, sound effects, and food.
  • The Tailgate Party
    A Moveable Feast
    Dropping the tailgate signals the beginning of the fun at a football game. So be prepared with everything you need to pull off the perfect tailgate party with these go-to game plans including food preparation, serving, clean up and how to have a great pre-game.
  • Host a Home Tailgate Party
    Get ready for kick off with these easy ideas
    You can score major points with family and friends by hosting a home tailgate party for the big game. There’s no need to head to the stadium when you can provide all of the excitement and great food, too, right in your living room.
  • Planning an Oktoberfest
    A Wonderful Way to Celebrate the Change of Seasons
    Learn about the history and traditions of Oktoberfest and great ideas for planning your own Oktoberfest party.
  • Top Five Reasons for a Picnic
    The advantages of entertaining outside
    Why pack up a perfectly good meal and take it outside? Here's why! There are some distinct advantages to planning a picnic instead of a sit down dinner inside. These are our top five.
  • The Ultimate Picnic Packing Checklist
    Get ready to pack your basket.
    Make sure to check this list of essentials next time you plan to head outdoors for a picnic.
  • Summertime Entertaining Ideas
    Take the Party Outside
    When the weather turns warm, you have a wealth of new opportunities for creative entertaining. Take full advantage of the season with these five ideas for different types of outdoor summer parties.
  • Wedding Shower Theme Ideas
    It's No Longer Only About the Girls or the Kitchen Appliances
    Different theme ideas for wedding showers and how to carry out the theme with food, decorations and gifts for the bride and groom.
  • Wedding Showers 101
    How to Plan One and What Are the Latest Trends
    Check out these tips for planning a wedding shower. Learn everthing you need to know; from choosing the date and theme, and covering all of the details from food to decorations.
  • Throw A Party For Your Tween
    Top Party Ideas and Places
    The tween years - that uncomfortable time when older children are yearning to be teenagers can be especially hard on parents trying to put together a party. Tweens want to feel more grown up than they really are, so finding an appealing, but age-appropriate activity is difficult. Here are a few cool ideas that should appeal to most 10-going-on-16-year-olds.
  • Top Party Ideas for Kids Under 10
    Throw a Cool Children's Party
    Here are some of our best party ideas for younger children. Anyone can throw a party based on a cartoon and simply buy everything emblazoned with main character's face. You can show your real creativity with these themes that will guarantee giggles from your child and their friends.
  • Baby Shower Games for Every Guest List
    Icebreaker Ideas for Your Next Baby Shower
    Often, a baby shower guest list includes an array of people who might not know each other or have much in common, from the mommy-to-be's grandmother to her boss. Fun games will encourage everyone to mingle and bridge gaps with what we all have in common-a love of babies!
  • Baby Shower Themes
    Great Party Themes for Baby Showers
    Themed baby showers can make it easier to plan, and more fun. Consider who your guests are, if the baby is a boy or a girl, and location when choosing a theme.
  • Hosting a Baby Shower
    You Have Many Options for This Joyous Occasion
    Advice for how to host a baby shower including when to have the party; ideas for themes and menus; timing recommendations; wishing well ideas; and possible activities.
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Party for a Tween
    Surviving a Tween Party
    Planning for a tween can be difficult, here are some tips on how to make any party successful.
  • 4th of July Ideas
    Throw a Fourth of July Party That Truly Sparkles
    It's time to start planning for Independence Day entertaining. This year, turn your traditional backyard barbecue into a creative celebration with these ideas for invitations, tabletop decorations, menus and more.
  • Child’s Play: Tips and Tricks for Throwing a Successful Child’s Party
    Plan the Perfect Celebration for Your Child's Birthday
    What makes a kids' party great? It's not about the money you spend, the theme or whether you have a clown; it's about the fun! Here are some surefire ways to avoid a meltdown and make your child's celebration special.
  • Planning a Tea Party
    A Perfect Event for So Many Occasions
    Ideas for your next tea party. Check out these suggestions for recipes, decorations and table settings.
  • Party Places for Children
    Where to Go When You Don't Want to Host at Home
    It can be so much easier to entertain a group of children when the celebration is held somewhere specifically focused on kids' fun. Try one of our top choices for places to hold your child's next party.
  • Planning a Milestone Birthday Party
    Mark the Occasion with an Extra Special Party
    A milestone birthday deserves a party that celebrates the life and times of the guest of honor. Here are suggestions for themes, decorations, and other ways to add to the special day.
  • Holiday Wine Pairing
    Seasonal Sips for Every Dish
    With all of the stress of the holidays who needs to worry about which wine to serve? Not you. Use this simple chart to serve the right beverage with every dish.
  • How to Make a Chore Chart for Your Child
    Chore time won't be a nag with this fun project
    Help your children keep track of their responsibilities with this fun-to-make framed blackboard.