Super Bowl Party Time!

What is your favorite part of a Super Bowl Party? The game, the food, the commercials, the food, the halftime show, the FOOD? What are some things you have done to make a Super Bowl Party more fun?

Gifts for Teachers, Stylists, Mail Carriers, etc.....

There was a thread not too long ago started by a teacher that basically said "Thank you for thinking of me, but no more coffee mugs PLEASE!" What gift ideas have you found that lets your teacher, stylist, party hostess mail carrier, paper carrier, pastor, etc. know that they are appreciated?

Planning a Fun Classroom Party

You've been asked to plan a Christmas party for your child's class - what do you do? Please share any fun games, crafts, or treats, as well as things to avoid.

Making an Overnight Guest Welcome

Grandparents, college roommates, or treasured friends - for many of us, this time of year means having friends or relatives spending time as overnight guests in our homes. This can be a really fun time, but it can also result in chaos. What do you do to make your guests feel welcome while still maintaining a happy household?

Making a Holiday Gift Exchange More Fun

Seems that every holiday party includes some sort of gift exchange, whether it's for school, work, or family. What are some things you have seen to make gift exchanges more meaningful, fun, and/or inexpensive?

Foolproof Ways to Manage Your Schedule

How do you keep track of your schedule - a pocket calendar, full-fledged Day-Timer or Franklin Planner, refrigerator or wall calendar, MS Outlook synced with your Blackberry, or is it "all in your head"? Do you go shopping for that perfect planning calendar ...this time every year hoping to find just the right one that will keep you organized? (please tell me I'm not the only one who does this!) What would the perfect scheduler or calendar look like?

Making a Holiday Party Special

Tell me about what you do to make your holiday parties special - food, decorations, entertainment, whatever. What tricks have you found to simplify throwing a party without spoiling the fun? Any "Chevy Chase" moments you'd like to share? How about money-saving tips or gift-exchange ideas? Looking forward to hearing your stories!

Unique Birthday Parties for All Ages

Tell me something fun and different you have seen or done at a birthday party. Be specific - was it a kids' party, adult party, or milestone party (30th, 40th, etc.)? Tell me about any interesting invitations, themes, food, games, venues, etc.