How to Put Together a Good Party

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start a planning notebook.

   Make sure the people you invite are appropriate for the type of party you are giving. , Asking everyone to bring a “Italian" or “Mexican" dish. , Remember to include snacks, like nuts and mints to set out. ,,, Also check the tablecloths, napkins, place mats wash and press them if necessary. , Borrow from friends and family if you need more. , Get the whole family to pitch in. , On a bed? In which bedroom? Decide who in the family will be the door greeter and take the coats. , Wash and trim the vegetables, and refrigerate. , Set up tables and the buffet line, but don't put the food out. , Then switch to a soft background music during the dinner time.
   
   After dessert, pick up the tempo with more lively sounds.
   
   Switch back to a slower-paced music to end the party.
   
   Decide what background music should be playing (make sure it is appropriate for the type party you are giving.) Assign a family member or a friend to be in charge of the music. ,, It will not need your attention as the guests arrive. , Introduce them to each other, telling each something about the other. ,,, Put the sauce or gravy after the item it is to be put on.
   
   It will make the guests happy.
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   Step 2: State the event and purpose.

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   Step 3: List the people to invite.

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   Step 4: Consider doing a themed potluck.

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   Step 5: List all food into two categories of perishables and non-perishables.

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   Step 6: List all beverages; remember to have on hand plenty of non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated and non-sugar drinks for the variety of people you will be inviting.

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   Step 7: List all non food items

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   Step 8: napkins

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   Step 9: plastic glasses

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    Step 10: drip less candles

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    Step 11: flowers or center pieces.

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    Step 12: One week before the party: Purchase all non-perishables and make any casseroles.

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    Step 13: Select the serving dishes you’ll be using and set them aside.

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    Step 14: Three days before

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    Step 15: do the dusting and all the heavy cleaning

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    Step 16: such as the floors and bathrooms.

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    Step 17: Decide where guests' coats

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    Step 18: purses

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    Step 19: will go: in the hall closet?

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    Step 20: Two days before the party: Buy the perishables.

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    Step 21: One day before: Prepare the dishes that can be reheated or served cold.

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    Step 22: Set the mood with music - use low-key classical

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    Step 23: folk or jazz during the arriving period.

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    Step 24: The day - give the house a once-over in the morning

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    Step 25: and pick up flowers and ice.

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    Step 26: Prepare the main cooked meal with in the oven on top of the stove.

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    Step 27: Pay attention to your guests.

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    Step 28: Plan an ice-breaker by passing each person a little note to find someone who

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    Step 29: for example

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    Step 30: has an uncle Louie or used to work at Starbucks.

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    Step 31: Remember you are the host and it is your responsibility to make sure people are enjoying themselves and have what they need.

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    Step 32: Set up the buffet line in this order: Plates

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    Step 33: main dish

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    Step 34: vegetables

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    Step 35: salads

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    Step 36: breads

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    Step 37: drinks.

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