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Entertaining Entertaining Plan a Party RSVP & Etiquette Party Food From Donna Pilato, your Guide to Entertaining Have an Entertaining week! Do We Have to Invite the Neighbors? It's outdoor entertaining season, which means that it's very obvious when it's your party that takes all of the parking spots on the block. Also, when your party really heats up, there will be no doubt who is making all of the noise. That's why a reader asks whether she and her husband need to invite the neighbors to her Memorial Day barbecue. You can read my answer, one that I hope would have made Mr. Rogers happy. Search Related Topics:  party etiquette  guest lists  kids at parties Make a Strawberry Galette Our local farmer's market opens this weekend and I'm about as excited as a kid anticipating a trip to the new toy store in town. I can't wait to pick up a a few loaves of freshly baked Italian bread, a new jar of honey from local beekeepers, and pints of fresh strawberries. At least I hope there will be some local strawberries available, because I'd love to bake a strawberry galette. Tween Party Ice Breaker Have you ever been faced with a little time to fill at a party you're hosting for your tween and his or her friends? Maybe you're waiting for all of the guests to arrive, or you're in the kitchen preparing the food and they've finished their activity, or maybe it's almost time for the parents to come pick up the guests. If you ever find yourself in one of these situations I recommend this very simple activity that we've used at my daughters' birthday parties over the years. This party icebreaker requires no supplies or expense, takes very little time to prepare, and is perfect for this group of older kids. Search Related Topics:  teen parties  party games  ice breakers Invitations and Thank You Notes Find sources for invitations and thank you notes, both online and traditional snail mail varieties. There's also guidance for proper invitation wording and thank you note writing. Related Searches Party Invitations Kid Party Invite Birthday Party Games Party Food Ideas Party Entertainment Featured Articles Share the Best Bash You've Ever Hosted Host a Cat Theme Birthday Party Host a Clothing Swap Party Must Have Games for Outdoor Parties How to Plan a Baby Shower How to Write Baby Shower Invitations   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Donna Pilato Entertaining Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Entertaining newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads When Must Thank You Notes Be Sent? Tea Sandwiches All About RSVP Create a Diaper Wreath for Mom-to-Be Host a Strawberry Tea Party   Follow me on: Advertisement