Party Ideas and Event Planning Tips

Chocolate Pecan Pie 4 ounces semisweet chocolate 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups pecan halves 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell, homemade or frozen Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a double boiler melt chocolate and margarine. Let cool [...]

It seems everyone will be shopping this Friday. The malls and stores will be packed. Sales will be huge. Will you be there? Or are you like me and you prefer to do your gift shopping online? The stores are geared up for their big sales just in time to save you money on your [...]

Eggnog Cranberry Cocktail- cranberry juice mixed with sprite and/or vodka. (Add a swizzle stick filled with fresh cranberries as garnish.) Hot Chocolate – serve with peppermint stick or candy cane swizzle sticks and whipped cream topping Hot buttered rum – 1 jigger of rum, 1-tsp. sugar, 1/2-cup butter, and 4 cloves. Fill mugs with boiling [...]

The Numbers Game A good guide to the number of guests is the age of the child, i.e. ten guests for a ten year old. In terms of helpers, aim for a children-to-adult ratio of 4:1 for children under five. One adult to every seven for children six to ten years of age. Once they’re [...]

4 weeks ahead of your party Work with the guest of honor and decide on a theme Make a guest list. Decide on a date and time for your party. Order your party supplies, decorations, favors, piñatas, and activities. Book entertainment, rent party room, etc.