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| Subject | Date Asked |
| welcome home party | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband will be returning from over seas on 12/31/10 (New Years Eve) and leaving on 1/14/11. He ... A: When the party gods are cruel in their bounty, you have no choice but to honor their generosity with ... | |
| 17th birthday | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: my birthday is in a little less than a month and need ideas for my 17th birthday. i've never been ... A: We love planning birthday parties that celebrate the honoree. Why not plan your party around a ... | |
| Organising a joint fancy dress party | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of organizing a joint fancy dress party with two good friends. It will be a big event ... A: What a fun idea! Your guest list will indicate the type of space you need. Start with that. How ... | |
| Baby Shower | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I am having a baby boy and his Nursery Theme is going to be a Mechanic Race Car Garage. I am ... A: Congratulations on your son-to-be. You are looking to do a casual event with a co-ed audience. ... | |
| RSVP | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: Since moving to a new state, I have encountered a problem with getting guests to RSVP. I have ... A: Nicolle- Hey sister, we feel your pain! We wish we could comfort you and tell you that it's just a ... | |
| going away party | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: well him planning on having a party for me and some of my friends and family its going to be about ... A: A great party starts with a great theme. Why not start with your future destination, and make that ... | |
| Inviting people... | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a New York socialite, and I am planning a huge Christmas party. But there are two family's I do ... A: Doesn't the New York Social Register provide tips to socialites like yourself? Just kidding, we ... | |
| 70th birthday for brother | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Please suggest program, games, songs, activities to use , he is into showing cow- has won many ... A: A 70th birthday is cause for celebration indeed! With 70 years worth of friends and family, we're ... | |
| retirement | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have 60 guests ,will 3 platters of each shrimp,sandwiches,wings (each serves 20-24)be enough. ... A: Sounds like a great party! Traditional caterers will tell you that it depends on how the food is ... | |
| Girls night in | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I am having a girls night in at my house for the wives of the guys my husband works with. We knid ... A: Sounds like it could be fun. In our experience, we've found that mixing new groups of women ... | |
| Theme help! | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey it's my 19th birthday in a month and I'm inviting about 24 people, both guys and girls. I want a ... A: Give yourself an early birthday present and break free of those rules some party mavens insist you ... | |
| adoption celebration day | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are adopting 2 girls and soon we are all going to court for it all to be legalised.It ... A: Congratulations on your adoption! It's tough for us to give you a party plan because we're not sure ... | |
| WHEN TO HAVE A HOUSEWARMING PARTY | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: We've purchased a "new" home and have spent the last 4 months painting and fixin' just to get ready ... A: Congratulations on the new house! We're sure you're exhausted and excited at the same time. We ... | |
| Pool Party | 6/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| My 20th Birthday | 6/20/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Graduation Open House | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: How soon before the event should invitations be mailed? A: Congratulations to the graduate! If it's a formal event, or if you are inviting friends and family ... | |
| surprise for bestfriend | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: my bestfrend's party is coming up and me and my friend want to giv her a surprise at the party with ... A: Well, there are a lot of different ways you could surprise her - you could present her gift then. ... | |
| surprise for bestfriend | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: my bestfrend's party is coming up and me and my friend want to giv her a surprise at the party with ... A: Why not offer a special toast to your friend at her party? Recall a special memory or perhaps an ... | |
| 14 year old teen party | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I am going to have about 10 friends (boy and girl) come over for a mid spring party. I know that ... A: Believe it or not, but even sororities and fraternities grapple with the age-oldhow do you get the ... | |
| Wrestling banquet | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I am in charge of decorations for our wrestling team's end of the year banquet. I want to do ... A: We say go team! Do you have any of those small pom-poms that are often used by fans when they're ... | |
| Basketball Banquet Ideas Needed | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I am in charge of decorating a cafeteria (ugh) for an upcoming high school boys basketball banquet. ... A: Well we say go team! Think team colors and start with tablecloths. Do you have any of those small ... | |
| Help! | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I'm planning my birthday party, a dance party, for April 12th, 2008 and I'll be turning 15. ... A: Sorry, but we just don't understand the theme of your party. Since we normally use the theme to ... | |
| 80th B-Day wording on invitation | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any clever ideas for wording on an 80th b-day invitation for a man. ... A: Hey Jennifer- Brooksie's mom just planned a big 80th birthday party for her father who calls ... | |
| how to impress husband | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: how to impress my husband on his 26 brithday A: The easy answer: plan a party he'll never forget! The best parties reflect the individuals they ... | |
| Letter to neighbours re having a party | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I will be celebrating my 40th birthday by having a party in my backyard and think that as a matter ... A: Happy Birthday! Why not avoid any possible complaints from your neighbors by inviting them to help ... | |
| HELP!!!!!!! | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Me and my friend are havein our party togeather and it is in december but we barly ever get snow but ... A: Why not throw your guests for a loop and host an event that harkens memories of warmer times - plan ... | |
| my SWEET 16 HELP | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Ok yeah I have five months to get this planned ahhhh...I want a paris theme...dancing but fun...I ... A: We apologize for not responding sooner, but we've been traveling. Paris is a wonderful party theme. ... | |
| my teen boy girl party | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: im having a teen girl boy party on april 13 of 2008 and i dont no what type of games to play see im ... A: We can tell you must love planning parties as much as we do since you're already thinking about your ... | |
| Menu pairing | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I am hosting a dinner party in October and would like to serve pumpkin soup as one of the courses. ... A: Pumpkin soup is Brooksie's favorite course to serve for Thanksgiving. Her recipe, which offers a ... | |
| 70th birthday party for my mom | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: my 3 sisters and i want to have a dinner cruise birthday party for my mon. my mon has never been ... A: Balancing one's budget with the desire to plan the perfect party can be tricky. Unfortunately, no ... | |
| REUNION PARTY | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: We are having a reunion party at a local restaurant near the harbor. We have had two previous ... A: 100 RSVPs sounds like you're in the process of planning a great event. But logistical hassles like ... | |
| welcome home party | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I need some help with a welcome home party I am planning for my older sister. I have no idea where ... A: Start with the things your sister might be homesick for. Is there any special food she couldn't get ... | |
| My Boyfriends 19th birthday | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I am planning a party for my boyfriends 19th birthday and I have no idea what to do. I was thinking ... A: An amusement park and a party bus might bust your budget too. Any chance your boyfriend might be ... | |
| wedding shower | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm 25yrs old, and hosting Parisian-theme wedding shower for 75people at my house. We're using the ... A: First, we have to caution you in regards to a couples bridal shower. This is not an event that most ... | |
| 75th Birthday | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: What colour scheme would you suggest for a 75th birthday party A: Does the party have a theme? If not, consider using the guest of honor's favorite colors for your ... | |
| 29th birthday for my husband and I | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I both turn 29 in January, so we want to have a big party before turning 30....I just ... A: The easiest way to let your neighbors know about the party is to invite them. But if you're not ... | |
| i need an idea | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: hey i need an idea for my 13 female birthday party can you help me A: The best birthday party themes match the interests of the guest of honor. Start with a theme and ... | |
| Do I have to invite Grandchildren | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: My husband is retiring and I am going to throw him a retirement party I was wondering if I have to ... A: I think you need to talk to your husband and his children about this. Your husband may want his ... | |
| Cowboy/ Country Western party | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: Any ideas as to what I can place inside a hurricane that would be small and cowboy themed. The ... A: How large is the hurricane? If it's fairly small, I would suggest pulling in another cowboy ... | |
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