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How to Host a Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball

How to Host a Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball Create a night inspired by the tragic tale that is The Phantom of the Opera. It's one steeped in gothic design, love, tragedy, and terror – making it a perfect party theme for a haunting evening. This article has great tips on how to plan, prepare, and host a memorable Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball. Keep reading for great tips on everything from striking invitations to dark decorations. Invoking The Phantom - Your Party Invitations Set the mood for ...

How to Throw a Pirate Party

How to Throw a Pirate Party Argh, matey, so ye' want to throw a pirate party, eh? Well then, everything you want to know is right here. Whether you're celebrating Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sep 19), hosting a pirate-themed Halloween party, or throwing a pirate's birthday bash, we'll cover it all! Keep reading for tips on pirate invitations, decorations, costumes, and menus. Pirate Invitations Start incorporating your pirate theme right from the very beginning – with your invitations. You can make great invitations ...

Halloween Party Planning Tips

Halloween Party Planning Tips Throwing a Halloween party looks so easy – just send out a few invites, throw a bowl of chips on the table and call it a night. Unfortunately, a lot of work can go into a successful party. If you're stuck for ideas or just need some help getting started, we can help. Keep reading for tips on how to choose a theme, work within that theme to make your life easier, and, of course, survive the actual event. Choosing ...

Building A Buffet Table – Think Up!

Building A Buffet Table – Think Up! Present a Professional, Stylish Buffet Table Your Guests Will Flock To You've made a list of ghoulish goodies you want to make, grabbed Halloween decorations to use on the table, and set it all up. You stand back smiling at your handywork, thinking the table will look great. Then you see it finished. Suddenly, it hits you. Your food and decorations just don't look like the cool presentations you see in magazines and on tv. Your decorations look mountainous, while the dishes look squatty ...

Host a Halloween Block Party

Host a Halloween Block Party In many neighborhoods around the country, people don't know their neighbors or are new and looking for ways to meet them. I don't think anyone would disagree that knowing your neighbors is a good thing, especially if you have kids or for everyone's general safety. In our hustle and bustle world, it's getting harder to get to know your neighbors with all the crazy work schedules and children's extra curicular activities, not to mention both spouses working. Where is the ...