http://factoidz.com/experts-in/events/ events articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-a-great-party/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-a-great-party/ Entertaining at home is a great way to see old friends, make new ones, and save money at the same time! Many of us are afraid and for good reason of having people over to our homes. Yes it requires a bit of work, but it is sooooo worth it in the end. In this article I will show you great ways to ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-engagement-parties-were-engaged-time-to-party.jpg http://factoidz.com/6-steps-to-a-fabulous-rehearsal-dinner/ http://factoidz.com/6-steps-to-a-fabulous-rehearsal-dinner/ Rehearsal dinners give everyone involved with the wedding celebration a chance to prepare for the big day while relaxing with friends and family. They can be small formal dinners or large backyard barbecues. The most important thing is that the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-a-wedding-planner.jpg http://factoidz.com/guide-for-the-clueless-guy-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/ http://factoidz.com/guide-for-the-clueless-guy-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event/ Have you been invited to an event that requires “black tie attire”, and are a little uncertain what how to dress for the occasion? Below are all the basics you need to know to be dressed appropriately for a black tie function. If you follow the simple tips below... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/guide-for-the-clueless-guy-what-to-wear-to-a-black-tie-event.jpg http://factoidz.com/give-your-memorial-day-barbecue-or-summer-gathering-a-catered-feel-pt-1/ http://factoidz.com/give-your-memorial-day-barbecue-or-summer-gathering-a-catered-feel-pt-1/ Lots of families have extended-family (or friend-and-family) gatherings or barbecues on Memorial Day or at some point during the summertime--the kids can run outside (and food and drink can be spi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/give-your-memorial-day-barbecue-or-summer-gathering-a-catered-feel-pt-1.jpg http://factoidz.com/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event/ http://factoidz.com/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event/ Does this sound familiar?  You're planning a special event (graduation, anniversary, wedding, etc) and you're delighted that most of the invitees have said they will attend.  It's going to be a great event but all of a sudden you realize...WHERE'S THE FOOD COMING FROM!!! Solving the food dil... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/having-a-party-now-you-need-food-how-to-plan-food-for-your-event.jpg http://factoidz.com/planning-engagement-parties-were-engaged-time-to-party/ http://factoidz.com/planning-engagement-parties-were-engaged-time-to-party/ Engagement parties can be a fun way to announce and celebrate your engagement, but not everyone has one. Should you have one? And what kind of p... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-engagement-parties-were-engaged-time-to-party.jpg http://factoidz.com/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight/ http://factoidz.com/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight/ Bachelor and bachelorette parties mark the transition from a single independent lifestyle to the commitments of married life. These celebrations have become a lot more creative in past years. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/planning-bachelor-and-bachelorette-parties-lets-groove-tonight.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-leave-a-party-early/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-leave-a-party-early/ Almost everyone has attended an event and couldn't find the right way to leave early.  This is due to a feeling of guilt and in many instances an obligation to attend, or, perhaps the event you wanted to attend didn't quite turn out as expected.  What do you do? First, It is important to consid... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-leave-a-party-early.jpg http://factoidz.com/chinese-auction-gift-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/chinese-auction-gift-ideas/ The host or hostess of the “Chinese Auction” party--as part of making the whole concept more challenging and fun--may have set rules, as simple as a dollar-limit as to what may be spent on each gift, and to the number of gifts each person must... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/chinese-auction-gift-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/white-elephant-gift-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/white-elephant-gift-ideas/ You've been invited or are throwing a White Elephant gift party. What kind of gifts are appropriate? Well, first you have to know the dollar limit everyone should adhere to and then know the rules of the exchange. The basic White Elephant party rule is to bring one item that will be assigned a numbe... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/white-elephant-gift-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange/ For years now, I’ve gathered with about a dozen other gals for an annual holiday gathering that has become everyone’s most anticipated social event of the season. (In fact, it’s a spinoff of one that went on for over 30 years and grew to such size that it required a rental space.) The ‘C... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange.jpg http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations/ http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations/ As the first and most used decoration, let’s begin with Christmas lights. You can get Christmas lights that are LED or solar power. They can be purchased at your local Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot or on the internet. Th... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/energy-efficient-christmas-lights-and-decorations.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-throw-a-birthday-party-on-a-budget/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-throw-a-birthday-party-on-a-budget/ We all want to make our children's birthdays exciting and memorable, but when we are struggling just to pay the bills things can seem overwhelming.  Relax you don't have to spend a million dollars to make a birthday special.  Birthdays aren't about how much you spend and how extravagant they are, ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-throw-a-birthday-party-on-a-budget.jpg http://factoidz.com/choosing-a-bbq-grill/ http://factoidz.com/choosing-a-bbq-grill/ Every summer there people seem to wonder what type of barbecue grill you should buy. In essence there are three basic types of grills- gas, charcoal and electric grills. However, there are other factors which also play a role in what you should buy, such as cost, size, features and what type of fuel... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST events http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/choosing-a-bbq-grill.jpg