Stefanie Chu-Leong

How to Be a Good Master of Ceremonies

How to prepare for an event and conduct yourself as an emceeA master of ceremonies (also known as an MC or emcee) is the official host for a staged event, performance, or party. Normally, a good master of ceremonies int...

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Deal with Friends Who Invite Themselves over Without Asking

If you're starting to feel overwhelmed by people who invite themselves over, you have the power to turn them down politely and set boundaries. Whether it’s friends wanting to stay at your house while they're in town or...

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Plan a Birthday Party

Planning birthday parties is both fun and stressful. There are many elements of a good party to take into consideration, and the responsibility of the party being a blast falls on you. There are some fail-safe steps to t...

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Invite People to a Party

Planning, hosting, and enjoying a good party is a great way to build and strengthen friendships and community! An important but sometimes undervalued element in the success of a party is the invitation. This article wi...

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Plan a Surprise Birthday Party

Throwing a surprise party seems simple, but great surprise parties need a little planning. Organize a few basic details about the kind of birthday party you want to throw and consider what the guest of honor would enjoy....

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Throw a Beach Party

Beach parties are one of the best parts of summer. You get to enjoy the great outdoors, great food, and the warm sunshine. If you’re throwing your own beach party, you’ll want to make it an event to remember for your...

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Celebrate the New Year

The New Year is one of the most internationally recognized holidays. Different regions celebrate in their own way. The common thread is a gratified goodbye to the previous year so you can welcome the beginning of the New...

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Throw a New Year's Eve Party

New Year's Eve is one of the biggest celebrations of the year for many people. It's a great time to spend together with your family and friends as you say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Throwing a great New Year...

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Host a Housewarming Party

You’re buying a new house, and you want to invite people over to see and celebrate your new home. If this is your first home, you may never have thrown a housewarming party before, and you may be wondering where to beg...

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Entertain Guests

Entertaining guests can be a fun, challenging prospect. Whether you're hosting a party or overnight guests, with a little preparation you can entertain with confidence. Get ready to be a good, thoughtful host by making s...

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Host an Open Mic Night

If you’ve just been nominated to replace a sick host or you’ve volunteered to lead a brand new open mic, you may be worriedly thumbing through articles trying to figure out what your job actually entails. Don’t wor...

How to Host an Event in School

Gone are the days of stuffy school events—let’s have some fun! A school event is a great way to spread awareness, raise some money, or just have a good time. Hosting an event is actually easier than you may think. Wi...

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Wait for an Exciting Event

It's always fun to have an event to look forward to, but it can be hard to stay patient when you have to wait for something you're excited about. The more you focus on the future event, the more you want it to happen rig...

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Remember a Person's Name

Having problems remembering people's names? It happens to almost everyone from time to time but if it's a frequent issue for you, it's time to address what has become a bit of a bad habit. If you're shy, nervous, bored, ...

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Host a Festival

Festivals, whether they’re big or small, are a great way for people to relax and have a great time. But hosting a festival is anything but relaxing! With all the planning, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed...

The Ultimate Progressive Dinner Party Guide

Plan and execute the perfect neighborhood dinner partyIf you love dinner parties but hate the stress of hosting, progressive dinner parties might be the perfect solution. Also called a safari supper, a progressive dinner...

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Throw a Super Bowl Party

The Super Bowl is here, and you can’t wait to yell “Touchdown!” with all your family and friends. But how do you make your party touchdown-worthy? With some themed decorations, delicious food, and party games, your...

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Celebrate Flag Day

Flag Day takes place every year on June 14, in honor of the adoption of the American flag in 1777. Flag Day is a non-federal holiday in the United States that honors the history and meaning of the American Flag. To celeb...