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Entertaining Entertaining Plan a Party RSVP & Etiquette Birthdays From Donna Pilato, your Guide to Entertaining When the calendar turns to November, you know we've entered the busy entertaining season. This is the time when we can benefit from learning a few new tips for making entertaining easier and more fun. That's why I've decided to turn this newsletter over to you. See what other readers have to say and share your own party planning tips with us. Have an Entertaining week! Favorite Tips for Making Entertaining Less Stressful No matter how big or small your party is, there's a certain degree of work involved with making it successful. What strategies do you have to make entertaining easier, pre- or after party cleaning go faster, food preparation simpler, and for guests to have more fun? A Seasonal Centerpiece It's the week after Halloween and everyone seems to be thinking about ways to use up all of the candy that our kids eagerly collected. But candy aside, what about the extra pumpkins we purchased for Halloween decorations? Here's a way to use them as the focal point of a seasonal pumpkin centerpiece that can take us through the month. Special Holiday Traditions It's the special holiday traditions that are unique to our families and few others, that create our sense of identity and belonging. It's those special rituals, foods, or holidays that we share only with those to whom we feel most close that give us that warm feeling of family. Inspire us to create our own traditions, by sharing yours here. Bridal Showers - How to Plan a Bridal Shower A bridal shower celebrates the future of a soon-to-be-married couple and the gifts help them to set up their new home. These articles will help you to make the shower a special event for the bride as well as her guests. Entertaining Ads Halloween Party Ideas Party Planning Christmas Party Kids Party Featured Articles Wordless Wednesday - Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Cake Share Your Family's Special Mealtime Prayers Do You Have a Favorite, Easy Party Recipe? Readers' Worst Entertaining Disasters Readers' Pre Party Cleaning Tips Favorite Party Games   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Donna Pilato Entertaining Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entertaining newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Tips for Planning Your Party Menu Giving Thanks and Saying Grace Prepare for Thanksgiving Entertaining What Does RSVP Mean? How to Make a Diaper Cake Advertisement