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Open House: How Are You Celebrating Halloween?

CasaSugar — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:30:51 -0700

Whether you've been planning your costume or party for months, or are stuck for last-minute ideas, you should definitely get out there and celebrate tonight! At my house, we'll be waiting on trick-or-treaters (or trying to) and then heading to a friend's party in San Francisco for the evening. I still haven't decided on a costume, but I'm sure I can whip something up at the last minute.

So, what are your plans this evening? Are you taking your kids around for trick-or-treating? Attending a huge costume ball? Heading to a haunted house? Tell me all about it in the comments. Oh, and if you need some low-commitment, last-minute celebration ideas, check out these!

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Website of the Day: Flavor Tunes

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:04:46 -0700

I love a good party, but for me, what truly makes a memorable bash is the selection of tunes blasting from the stereo. I know, most of us feel helpless when we go to a party or event and the music gets increasingly painful with every song. . . but there's hope! I've already told you about iTunes DJ, which allows you to select playlist songs from your iPhone, and now there's a site called Flavor Tunes, which makes it easy to collaborate with others on a party playlist! All you have to do is create a free online account and send out online invites to those who you want to help build your online streaming jukebox. Your friends can then help you create the most amazing playlist ever. From wedding songs to girls-night-out songs to Summer songs, there's already some on the site to choose from!

Have a great website you want to share with geeksugar readers? Share it when you read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

How To: Decorate With Paper Flowers

CasaSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:00:56 -0700

I recently ran across these gorgeous paper flowers from stylist Zoe Bradley. Zoe's paper creations have been seen everywhere, from the McQueen runway to the windows of Louis Vuitton and Donna Karan. While many of us will always prefer fresh flowers to paper ones, carefully crafted and displayed paper blooms, such as Zoe's, can make a huge visual impact. Imagine displaying them at a birthday party, baby shower, or even an outdoor wedding. I can see them hanging from trees, clustered in modern vases, or even tucked in party goers' chignons. Want to make some for your next soiree? See some of my favorite paper flowers.
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Yummy Links: From Chinese Noodles to the Pork Party

partysugar — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:50:45 -0700

Chinese noodles are a simple and delicious meal.- Cooking With Amy
Costco is now accepting food stamps at two New York City locations. - Serious Eats
A new movie, Fresh, puts the food industry into perspective. - Epicurious
Should teens be taught more about alcohol? - Alcademics
Don't miss this crazy video of the 2009 Cheese Roll. - Eat Me Daily
Move over margarita, here's 10 other tequila cocktails to enjoy this Summer. - Chow
The latest on the frozen yogurt front: the Pinkberry Fruit Parfait. - Eater
Wouldn't you love to eat at this pork party for the ages? - The Feedbag

Online Services to Help You Plan Your Wedding Shower

GeekSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:02:58 -0700

Wedding season continues on the Sugar network with parties, showers and everything in between. And now that I've provided you with some ways to geek out at your wedding reception, here are some useful sites and services that will help you get the ball rollin' on your wedding shower parties.

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Geek Tip: 3 Ways to Make Your Friends the Party DJ

GeekSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:40:16 -0700

Every good host knows you can't throw a party without good music, starting with crafting a great playlist. Once you have that, though, people still might have song requests, so let them be the DJ without having to keep getting on your playlist to change the song. Here are some fun ways to create a jukebox using the gadgets you may already have:

Download the free Fluid Tunes (pictured above) for the easiest and most fun iTunes DJ - it uses your computer's camera so that all your guests need to do is gesture - literally, wave their hands - to change the song.

For two more fun jukebox options, just read more.

If your friends have iPhones, have them download the Remote App, which lets them connect to your iTunes via your network.
Got an Apple TV? It's a great party tool; play music from it and leave the remote on the table so everyone can pick their favorite songs.

Steal of the Day: Glass Tealights With Garden Stakes

CasaSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:00:45 -0700

Ready to throw a garden party? With this set of Glass Tealights and Garden Stakes (originally $59.99, on sale for $29.99), your garden will be the hit of an evening party, as the glass tea lights gently illuminate its blossoms and greenery.

This set includes 12 powder-coated black metal stakes that are almost three feet high, and different colored glass tea light cups. They'd also look lovely illuminating a walkway at an evening wedding or reception. For extra garden party glamour, consider planting some moonflower seeds, which will bloom at night. Can't you imagine the night-blooming flowers twining up the garden stakes?

Do You Decorate With Streamers?

CasaSugar — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:00:30 -0700

Today in Gunma, Japan, over 800 carp streams flutter over the Kanna River as part of the Carp Streamer Festival. The tradition originates from a folktale in which a carp becomes a dragon once it successfully swims up the waterfall. Do you hang streamers or bunting around your home to mark a celebration? If so, to decorate rooms or outdoor spaces?

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Cool Idea: Floating Flower Balls

CasaSugar — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:45 -0700

This photo, which was taken at a destination wedding planned by Alison Events, took my breath away when I spotted it. The wedding, a black-tie beach wedding in Mexico, featured a giant floral arch that overlooked the ocean, tequila shot toasts, fireworks, and these stunning floating flower balls. I'm in love with the idea of covering the surface of a pool with these oversize floral decorations.
These flower balls would look great at an outdoor semi-formal party, too. Have you ever been to a celebration that used something similar?

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Group Therapy: Maid of Honor/Bachelorette Party Pickle

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700

I am having a mini panic attack about my sister's wedding and need some advice. I'm her maid of honor but we don't really get along - the only reason she asked me to be in her wedding is because I'm her only sister. We just had the bridal shower, which was fine except for behind-the-scenes drama with another bridesmaid, but now I'm worrying about the bachelorette party.

I am a teetotaler and will be the only one not drinking at the bachelorette party. Since I'm the MOH, I'm the one who is supposed to plan everything, but I just don't feel comfortable being around alcohol all weekend. My sister and I have a very strained relationship as it is, but I feel like she'd almost have more fun if I wasn't there. Can I back out of the bachelorette party? Would that cause an even bigger rift than we already have? I just don't know what to do!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: To read more GROUP THERAPY, click here or submit your own question here.]

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