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Have to plan a party? Whether you're planning the social event of the season or a meeting with your book club, getting organized, cleaning, shopping and cooking can take more of your time than you can afford. Plan a Fabulous Party In No Time can make party planning easy and fun! With more than 45 different party themes to choose from, and instructions on how to create your own, you will be supplied with all the shopping lists, to-do lists and menus you'll need to plan the perfect party. Even find out how to make store-bought foods and favors look like it took you hours of intense-labor to create at home! Some of the party ideas include:
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Chapter 1: Party Potables - 4.9 MB -- Chapter1.pdf
Chapter 2: Appetizers and Other Light Noshings - 1.7 MB -- Chapter2.pdf
Chapter 3: Side Dishes - 5 MB -- Chapter3.pdf
Chapter 4: The Main Course - 4 MB -- Chapter4.pdf
Chapter 5: Delicious Denouements - 2.7 MB -- Chapter5.pdf
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Plan a Fabulous Party in No Time: Party Basics
Introduction.
I. KNOW YOUR PARTY SELF.
1. Know Your Party Style.
What Kind of Host Are You?
Time and Money: Formal Versus Casual.
Attitude: Classy Versus Kitschy.
Creativity: Modern Versus Traditional.
Partying with Your Style in Mind.
A Party for Every Budget.
No-Frills Fêtes.
Midrange Merrymaking.
Fancy Schmancy.
Summary.
2. Choosing Party Venues.
In the House.
Meal and Cocktail Parties.
Open Houses.
Block Parties.
Out of the House.
Restaurants and Bars.
Large Venues.
Destination Parties.
The Great Outdoors.
The Park.
Tailgate Parties.
The Beach.
Camping.
Summary.
3. Party Basics.
Selecting a Theme.
Nontraditional Holiday Traditions.
Mixing Up Occasion Party Themes.
Serving Up Savory Meal Parties.
Hosting a Theme-Based Party.
Choosing Party Déc