Halloween Party Tips From Around The Web:

One of my favorite holidays is fast approaching...HALLOWEEN! 

All Saints' Eve, which dates back many hundreds of years, has come a long way from the holiday we know today!

There's a reason that Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas... We all love to party! 

So, don't let the Kids have all the fun! Embrace this goulash holiday by throwing a "SPOOKTACULAR," Halloween Party for your friends, and family! 

Check out these, "SCARY-GOOD," Halloween party ideas, from around the web. to get you started!

 Looking to throw a glamorous 
 Looking to throw a glamorous Halloween bash without all the cheesy black and orange spooky decorations? Check out Celebrations.com, for a chic Halloween bash that's totally budget-friendly: 

http://www.celebrations.com/c/read/chic-halloween-celebration

For some "Blood-Curdling," Halloween Party Ideas, head over to Southern Living.com:

http://www.southernliving.com/food/holidays-occasions/halloween-party-ideas

Delish.com has "Spooky Eats," for a Grown-Up Halloween Party:

http://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/halloween/g1681/grown-up-halloween-party/

Head on over to Freebies.com, for 44 Free Halloween Party Games for Adults:

http://freebies.about.com/od/halloweenfreebie1/tp/halloween-party-games-for-adults.htm

Cooking Light.com has some "Hair-Raising," Recipes that you might enjoy:

http://www.cookinglight.com/entertaining/holidays-occasions/halloween-party-for-adults-spooky-recipes

The Cooking Channel.com serves ups some "Spine-Chilling," Cocktails for your Halloween Party:

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/halloween-cocktail-recipes.html
 

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Autumn Party Tips

 

 

Boy the summer sure went by FAST! 

 

With our summertime parties just a memory, we head into to Fall. The Holiday's will soon be here, but let's not think about that now. Instead, let's turn our attention to some GREAT Autumn PARTY FUN! 

 
 
Autumn Party Tips From Around The Web:
 
 

Having trouble coming up with a theme for your Autumn Party? Better Homes and Gardens has some great ideas for a Fall Harvest Party:

http://www.bhg.com/crafts/party-ideas/themes/throw-a-fall-harvest-party/

For Ideas & Decorations for a Fall Party, check out About.com:

http://budgetdecorating.about.com/od/PartyDecor/tp/Fall-Party-Ideas-Ideas-And-Decorations-For-A-Fall-Party.htm

Head over to Reason To Party, for some awesome Fall Harvest Party Games: 

http://www.reasontoparty.com/harvestparty.htm

For amazing Fall Centerpiece ideas, go on over to MarthaStewart.com:

http://www.marthastewart.com/274547/fall-centerpieces/@center/276961/dinner-party-ideas

The Food Network has a great selection of Appetizers for your Fall Party:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/photos/appetizers-for-fall-parties.html

Rachael Ray has 16 Quick and Easy Fall Recipes:

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/fast-recipes/16-quick-and-easy-fall-recipes/

 

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It's Fiesta Time!!!

 

 
The PartyCharlie Summer Party Series comes to a close with a south of the border, outdoor extravaganza! 
 
Call your favorite amigos, breakout the tacos, and the margaritas, for the perfect hot & spicy, summer bash! 



 
 
Fiesta Party Tips From Around The Web:
 
 
 Here's a great tip from Realsimple.com for setting the scene:
 
http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/entertaining/throw-a-mexican-fiesta/setting-scene
 
 
Marthastewart.com has some money saving step-by-step tips for making tissue paper decorations:
 
http://www.marthastewart.com/910505/cinco-de-mayo-tissue-paper-decorations#Mexican%20Fiesta%20Party%20Ideas|/
901788/mexican-fiesta-ideas/@center/1009002/cinco-de-mayo|910505
 
Coolmompicks.com has 5 guacamole recipes so amazing, you’ll want to make all of them:
 
http://coolmompicks.com/blog/2013/05/01/5-amazing-guacamole-recipes/
 
From tacos to enchiladas, Souternliving.com has all the quick-fix south of the boarder recipes you'll need:
 
http://www.southernliving.com/food/whats-for-supper/make-it-mexican-tonight
 
Head over to Ixtapacantina.com, for the top 10 non-alcoholic Fiesta drink recipes:
 
http://ixtapacantina.com/top-10-non-alcoholic-mexican-drink-recipes/
 
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Outdoor Party Tips:

Outdoor Party Tips:

 

 

Place citronella candles throughout the party area to keep the bugs away.

 

Simple to elaborate centerpieces are one of the best ways to illustrate your party's theme.

 

Tablecloth grips are the best way to secure plates and napkins on a windy day.

 

Stringing small white lights around a few trees will look magnificent when it gets dark.

 

For great table lighting, fill small metal pails with sand and use them to hold candles.

 

Choose the right music for your party. You never want to play music that is too overwhelming. 

 

Prepare food in advance. Do as much as you can the day before your party.

 

A buffet is the perfect way to serve your food!

 

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My “Five Steps for Creating the Energy for an Outrageously Successful Party,” will provide you with all the necessary ingredients to plan and host memorable events that you and your guests will rave about. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, grand opening, holiday party or family celebration, let my 30+ years in the party planning and catering business be your guide to hosting an outrageously successful and stress-free event. Order your book today! 

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