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How to Have Fun at a Dinner Party

Going to a dinner party can be dull if you don’t have a game plan beforehand, and especially if you aren’t good at mingling. Before you go, try to find out who is going to be there and what the party’s theme is, if any. Then try these tips. You’ll have such a great time that you won’t want to go home early.

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How to Make Birthday Cakes for Kids’ Birthday Parties

While many people buy cakes from the bakery for their kids’ birthday parties, others want their child’s cake to have that special, homemade touch. Making your own birthday cakes is a great way to save money as well. Step 1 Decide on the size of your birthday cake. This handy guide will help you determine how large the cake needs to be: ? One cake mix: Quarter-sheet cake serves 12 to 24. ? Two cake mixes: Half-sheet cake serves up to 48. ? Four cake mixes: Full-sheet cake serves up to 96.

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How to Go Green During the Holidays

Green living extends to the holiday season as easily as it does to the other times of the year. Consumers who want to celebrate with a green holiday can start by eliminating excess during the season. Unpack the holiday supplies and decorations and take inventory before spending any money on holiday items you already have.

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How to Make Birthday Cakes for Kids Parties

The birthday cake is the centerpiece of a child’s birthday party. A birthday cake made at home will save money and provide a special memory for the birthday child. Minimal supplies are needed for a basic birthday cake. Toys related to the theme of the party serve as the cake topper for a simple birthday cake for kids. The birthday child will have the toys to keep after the party is over. Minimal cake decorating skills are needed for this birthday cake. You can also purchase an undecorated cake from a bakery and add the decorations at home.

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Parenting Styles With Teenagers

When our children are born, we begin to fear the teenage years. But with the right information, parenting your kids through these tumultuous years can even be fun sometimes. There is definitely a parenting style that is successful in dealing with teenagers and you’ll want to adjust your parenting style to suit it.