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Mad Hatter Tea Party

What to do Parents and children can paint white roses red.
What to serve Scones, clotted cream and assorted teas.

40th Birthday Party

What to do Create and present a "This is Your Life" slide show.
What to serve Nostalgic foods like BLTs, peanut butter sandwiches and s'mores.

Oscar Parties

What to do Screen a best picture nominee every week for the five weeks before the big night.
What to serve Champagne and caviar, plus Wolfgang Puck frozen pizzas on Oscar night.

Sunday Football Brunch

What to do Set up two party areas, one in front of the TV for those who can't miss the big game and one in the dining room for those who don't even know who's playing.
What to serve Blood orange mimosas, grilled cheese sandwiches and winter soups like cream of tomato and curried butternut squash, served from big coffee urns.