Laid-Back Party Planner
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The basics of entertaining, from how much to serve to stress-free party ideas.
- Fake It With TakeoutTransform carryout food into party-perfect cuisine.
- Stress-Less Dinner PartyFollow these easy steps to pull together a delicious dinner for eight.
- Cute Cupcakes for Every OccasionHere’s a real treat: These scrumptious cupcakes can be delivered to your mailbox. Sweet!
Recipes, Decor, and More
Party Planning Checklist
These think-ahead steps from professional party planners will help you enjoy your party as much as your guests.
- Make an invitation list. For a large cocktail party, invite 20 percent more people than you can fit, since typically only 70 percent to 80 percent of invitees attend.
- Decide on a theme, if you want one. Make, buy, or borrow any decorations or music you may need to fit the theme.
- Send invitations. Mail, e-mail, even phone invites are all acceptable.


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