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 #5,092 Add an extra splash of color to your dinner party by tying colored ribbons to the stems of wine and martini glasses. Food & Drink entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,130 When hosting a party and using disposable cups, have some permanent markers by the cups so guests can write their name on their cup. This should greatly reduce wasted cups. Food & Drink entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,219 Add color to a salad by using a vegetable peeler to peel cheese curls off of a block of cheese. Food & Drink meal preparation + salad + cheese + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,458 Make easy and delicious olive spread by mixing 1 cup pitted olives, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. lemon juice and basil (to taste) in a food processor. Food & Drink snacks + recipes + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,489 When mixing a cold drink in a cocktail shaker, don't press the lid on too tight or the cold will cause the shaker to contract, making the lid more difficult to remove. Food & Drink entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,629 Upgrade your meal from good to great with a citrus zester. Adding a little lemon or orange zest to a variety of dishes will add a final touch of taste and class. Food & Drink meal preparation + fruit + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,669 For last-minute frosting for baked goods, stock up on white or regular chocolate candy coating when on sale. Store in the freezer and take out a few blocks to melt and spread or drizzle on your creations. Food & Drink baking + desserts + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,683 Keep a chocolate cake from crumbing when applying white frosting by first wrapping the cooled cake in plastic wrap then in aluminum foil and freezing for a day or more. Remove from freezer and frost without fear. Food & Drink baking + desserts + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,786 Save some money on beverages for a large party by using powdered drink mixes. Food & Drink savings + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,237 Cut a watermelon in half, then cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Place back in the rind for serving. Food & Drink fruit + entertaining + outdoors + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,844 For a refreshing drink on a hot day, chill peppermint tea. Add some color by tossing in some fresh or frozen raspberries. Food & Drink entertaining + summer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,947 Decorate a cake with edible and beautiful pansies. Food & Drink baking + desserts + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,948 Use rosebuds to decorate bowls of ice cream. They are edible and a beautiful addition for a special occasion dessert. Food & Drink desserts + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send