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| graduation party | 7/16/2008 | Mary Lee Ferrin |
Q: How much taco meat would you suggest for a graduation party for approximately 130 people thank you
A: Here are my suggestions. People will eat an average of 3 tacos each. In the following breakdown I ...
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| Party Favor | 7/12/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am planning a surprise (I hope) 50th birthday party for my significant other. The theme is a ...
A: I just did a party for my Mother and I put together a small booklet of photos for the guests to take ...
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| I need your help for planning a surprise party for my fiance... | 7/11/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: .my fiance's birthday is in the 31 of July,,and my fiance is a DJ and he has a party at this ...
A: Walosh: I need a little more information here. Like when do you want to have it...that night, the ...
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| 70th Birthday Party | 7/11/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: My parents are turning 70 this year and I have an event plan....a journey of life featuring a road, ...
A: No color for 70...but you could use the "journey" colors like Blue for water, Green for ...
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| Olympic Birthday | 7/11/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I'm planning on having an Olympic themed birthday party in honor of the 2008 games. I'm having a ...
A: OK .... here goes: => Wheelbarrow race (done in pairs teamed up) = Tug Of War - 60 rope two teams ...
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| Olympic Birthday | 7/11/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I'm planning on having an Olympic themed birthday party in honor of the 2008 games. I'm having a ...
A: Heather I could have a go .... but what games have you got already and what rejected (for what ...
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| Lunch for ladies golf tournament | 7/8/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am in charge of planning a ladies golf tournament and need ideas on what to serve for a lunch ...
A: Elayne: I would keep everything really cool, frosty, chilled and all those words that will be very ...
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| 80th birthday party - for twins! | 7/3/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: My grandmother & her twin sister are turning 80! Their combined 6 kids (yes an even three each) & ...
A: This already sounds like a GREAT party. The entire theming sounds perfect and I cannot think why you ...
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| 70th Birthday Party for my Mom | 7/2/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: Two cousins and myself are planning a 70th Birthday celebration, outside, for my mom at another ...
A: The best thing to do in planning an event like this is to plan some sort of theme that follows an ...
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| clueless | 7/2/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: i was thinking of renting a yacht for about 40 people and have a night out in NYC but that comes out ...
A: Estefany $4000 on a $500 budget ... hmmmmh, even my magic can't help you there! 40 people divided ...
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| Corporate Luncheon Banquet | 7/2/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: Every year we have an annual conference. During that conference all employees that have reached a ...
A: The info helps a little but to be honest, with so many gaps it isn't easy as, without that info, I ...
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| Corporate Luncheon Banquet | 7/2/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: Every year we have an annual conference. During that conference all employees that have reached a ...
A: the answer is YES or maybe(!)... but that depends upon knowing more, doesn't it? What have you ...
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| 50th birthday party - male | 7/1/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: please could you suggest any entertainment for a small classy 50th - 30 adults - sit down meal - no ...
A: There are a number of ways to make this work and a Murder Mystery may be the answer. However, the ...
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| decorating ideas | 6/28/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: You suggested I write back when we had a theme for our auction. This is an adult affair and will be ...
A: One thing to do is collect various containers (need not be the same) for flower arrangement (fresh ...
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| Bars at Wedding Receptions | 6/28/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: My fiance and I are currently planning our wedding and reception. We have agreed on most things ...
A: These things are always tough, reaching an agreement when spiritis and emotions are high. But, if ...
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| Son's Party | 6/25/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: My son was suppose to graduate in 2007 but he played around in school so wasn't able to graduate ...
A: Well, here are some ideas.... What if, on the front of the card, you say: No fireworks, ...
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| Pool Party | 6/25/2008 | The Recovering Sorority Girls (Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks) |
Q: we're going to Palm Springs for my boyfriends birthday and I wanted to use the hotels pool and ...
A: What a great idea! After all, home entertaining shouldn't be confined to just your home. The cache ...
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| 70th birthday | 6/24/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: The family has chosen James Bond oo7 as the theme. We are calling it a 0070 What can be used as a ...
A: OK ... some of those ideas are expensive but I had no idea you weren't having a posh banquet. A fun ...
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| 70th birthday | 6/24/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: The family has chosen James Bond oo7 as the theme. We are calling it a 0070 What can be used as a ...
A: Good theme idea anytime but I like the 0070 idea! When we do these, this is a selection of the ...
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| 13y/old Gypsy Fortune Teller Party | 6/23/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I am planning on getting a fortune teller but what other activities can I have. I wanted to make ...
A: Great theme for a party! Some questions though before I can offer you ideas: 1) Have you yet booked ...
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| 9 year old girls birthday party | 6/20/2008 | Wendy Legendre |
Q: My daughter's birthday is on a Saturday in July. One of her close friends decided to host her ...
A: I would probably opt for Friday night since the children will be able to get a good rest before ...
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| My 20th Birthday | 6/20/2008 | The Recovering Sorority Girls (Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks) |
Q: My 20th Birthday is July 15th and every year my friends and I do the same thing for everyones ...
A: Happy birthday! If you plan a party at your home, you become the creative director. One way to ...
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| 9 year old girls birthday party | 6/20/2008 | Wendy Legendre |
Q: My daughter's birthday is on a Saturday in July. One of her close friends decided to host her ...
A: Do you live close to the friend who is hosting the pool party? Also, are your two family's friends ...
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| Silent Auction | 6/18/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: We are a small Catholic School hosting a Silent Auction on Feb. 21st. Cost is of major concern, so ...
A: Dianne: Sounds like fun. Is this event for adults or families? Either way, themes like Toyland ...
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| housewarming party | 6/17/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: do you give out favors at a housewarming party? If any suggestions as to what to give?
A: Things like this have different customs the world over. What is suitable in Japan may be offensive ...
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| How much food to order? | 6/16/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I'm having my daughter's grad party this Sat and ordered the food but am thinking its too much. ...
A: Marnie: I know that this is a real concern because it is the most frequent question that I get. ...
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| dad's 50th birthday | 6/16/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: my dad's birthday is in a month and a half and I was thinking about planning his party at our camp. ...
A: First, have you discussed this with your other family members? Or most importantly, your Dad? That ...
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| Baby Shower for 50 invited guests | 6/14/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I know 50 won't show, but how much chunked meat and cheese, crackers, veg's, fruit, nuts, mints do I ...
A: Maria: I get so many questions like this and although I am a party planner I usually hire a caterer ...
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| How many kegs for college graduation | 6/9/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: There are 90 people invited, about 70 will drink beer. God help me, I have NO idea how to judge ...
A: Anne: A very quick answer to your question....ask your liquor store manager, the person you will ...
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| my 12th boy/girl birthday party | 6/9/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: i'm having my 12th birthday party soon and i can't wait, but i barely have anything to do for a four ...
A: I think the scavenger hunt might take about an hour. Put a time limit on it, and give the ...
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| 80TH BIRTHDAY | 6/9/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: MY MOTHER IS TURNING 80 AND WE WOULD LIKE TO DO A THEME FROM HER HOME TOWN WHICH IS LONDON ENGLAND. ...
A: Eve: You will find a small variety of British decorations on the following pages. There aren't any ...
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| event planner | 6/6/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I'm working in childcare now & my pay is low, so I wondering how to get started without having any ...
A: Angelia: We get these questions every day so we have put up a page. The answers to your questions ...
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| my 19th birthday | 6/6/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: its my 19th birthday in september and although its about fours months away i want to get somethink ...
A: Kirsty I attend and organise parts of events like this all the time. Here's what I suggest: => ...
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| grad centerpiece | 6/6/2008 | Georgia Blair |
Q: You mentioned in one of your responses that a unique centerpiece for a law graduation party would be ...
A: After a quick search, I see what you mean! Scales on the Internet seem to be far too pricey for ...
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| Retirement Party Slogan for Cake | 6/5/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: My mother is retiring from IBM after 33 years of service. I am ordering her a cake and can't come up ...
A: I don't hon#estyly have a perfect slogan yet. Trouble is I keep thinking of more questions to ask as ...
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| keeping ice cream cool | 6/5/2008 | Jeannie-Marie Dunkel |
Q: I am coordinating a July 4th celebration our church has each year. A local grocery store is ...
A: Julie, Kudos for getting so many ice cream bars donated! Unfortunately I have no practical ...
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| Help!!! | 6/5/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: My name is Kassidy Beckstrand. I am planning a boy/girl party and it will be my going-away party ...
A: Firstly, I think 5 hours is a long time .... unless you have the period broken into sections. What ...
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| going away party for 10 yr old daughter | 6/4/2008 | Jeannie-Marie Dunkel |
Q: I have limited time and budget. We are moving out of state. I have 2 kids, boy 6 girl 10 mainly ...
A: I think you have the right idea as far as food goes, make your life easy in that department. It's ...
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| Dog Specialty | 6/3/2008 | Patty Sachs |
Q: I am Chairman of hosting a 3 day event for our Maltese dog fanciers. I would like to do it in a ...
A: I imagine you have heard them all but I will try to come up with something creative...some ideas. ...
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| Theme for Gala Blacktie Fundraising Dinner | 6/3/2008 | John Gordon |
Q: I work for a university that is celebrating its 60th anniversary. I know this is represented by the ...
A: I did send a response to this but it appears to have not been logged and I have just received a ...
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