Tip #3,754 Glue a party invitation to the front of a small children's jigsaw puzzle, then use a craft knife to follow the pattern on the puzzle, cutting through the new paper. Take apart and place in an envelope for mailing. Home & Garden crafting + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,123 Stock a guest bathroom with a variety of specialty soaps and lotions you find on sale. It will be a special treat for guests. Home & Garden entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,852 Use a binder and plastic page protectors when planning a large event. The protectors are perfect for storing brochures and business cards during the planning process. Home & Garden entertaining + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,442 If needing to use an air mattress to accommodate guests, consider purchasing a padded mattress pad to make it more comfortable. Home & Garden entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,758 Before entertaining guests with young children, take some time to childproof your home. Remove small items and breakables that may be within reach. Home & Garden safety + toddler + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,221 Make locating you easier for guests and emergency personnel by having large, reflective house numbers on your home. Home & Garden safety + home improvement + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,487 Before guests arrive, light a scented candle in the guest bathroom. It adds a decorative touch and helps eliminate any unwanted odors. Home & Garden candles + scent + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,748 If guests are on their way and you have no time to vacuum, quickly sweep your carpet with a broom. It will look like it has just been vacuumed. Home & Garden cleaning + time-saver + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,619 • 18 people found helpful Save plastic or styrofoam cups from a party and use to plant seedlings for a garden. Just punch small holes in the bottom for drainage. Home & Garden garden + entertaining + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,605 • 21 people found helpful • 1 List An easy way to remember flatware placement is that fork has four letters and so does the word left. Spoon and knife have five letters and so does the word right. Home & Garden kitchen + learning + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,871 • 19 people found helpful • 1 List Start making your own ice cubes a few days before hosting a party. Store frozen cubes in Ziploc bags in the freezer. Home & Garden kitchen + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #250 • 19 people found helpful Instead of sending your pets to the kennel when entertaining, crate them in a large closet with the door ajar. Home & Garden entertaining + dogs + cats + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #441 • 16 people found helpful Protect tablecloths with a clear plastic cover. Place flat decorations under plastic for special occasions. Home & Garden cleanup + decorations + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,135 • 14 people found helpful Have a holiday baking party with friends. Everyone picks a recipe and by the end of the day you can each take home a variety of holiday goodies. Home & Garden baking + holidays + entertaining + christmas + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,360 • 13 people found helpful For holidays and parties, line your refrigerator shelves with plastic wrap. It will make cleanup easier. Home & Garden holidays + cleanup + food + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,469 • 12 people found helpful Reduce the smell left by smoking guests by setting out small bowls filled with vinegar. Home & Garden cleaning + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #720 • 11 people found helpful • 1 List If running late preparing for a party, enlist the help of the first arriving guests. It will help break the ice and make them feel needed. Home & Garden holidays + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,431 • 10 people found helpful If you have kids spending the night and not enough beds, use a patio chaise lounge. Just cover with a sheet and blanket. Home & Garden kids + entertaining + family + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,032 • 10 people found helpful Encourage people to leave the party by turning the house temperature up or down 20 minutes before you want them to leave. If anyone asks about it, say that is what you do to get the house ready for night. Home & Garden communication + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send