Not sure how to entertain? Here are few books that can help you decide how to theme your next party and help you create a great menu.
These are my favorite entertaining books in order of how often I use them as a reference.
1. InStyle parties

I love this book because it educates you on different cheeses [...]

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I have found that the best way to increase your potential for holding an effective meeting is to put forth a little bit of effort upfront.
I consider it bad form and a waste of time to do any set up with participants in the room. It is wise to create a checklist and handle [...]

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I’m preparing a few training sessions for my current project. I’ve compiled a list of tips from my past life as a trainer that will benefit my team in the weeks ahead.

Make the training as interactive as possible. Start with an ice breaker in the first 15 to 30 minutes of each day. I [...]

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Over the last year I have been extremely busy with work and sometimes I let things in my personal life slip. I’ve forgotten an upcoming event or celebration more than once. I’ve spent many weekend mornings frazzled, running around trying to buy a card and a gift.
I decided to keep a few gifts [...]

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I have sat in several meetings over the past few years where I thought “Why am I here? Was the person who called this meeting lonely and in need of attention or did they think they had a point?”As I sat in a recent meeting that was getting way off track, I began to develop [...]

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I have had several friends get married over the past couple of years and each one of them has stressed out about the cost. It seems like everything costs more than what you’d expect.Here are a few cost cutting tips I have picked up from my budget conscious friends.
Give yourself plenty of time
The best way [...]

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