http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/c726-basics.html/popular-articles A list of popular articles by category as a list. en http://www.howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships/a3955-how-to-create-a-pirate-costume.html <p>So you are looking to dress up like a pirate!? It isn&#39;t any surprise with all the recent success of pirate movies and memorabilia! Creating a pirate costume is fun and incredibly easy! Just follow these steps and you will soon be on your way to swashbuckling with the best of them!</p> <ol> <li><strong>The Clothes</strong>: The clothes are by far the most important aspect of your pirate costume! First let&#39;s go through the items you will need to get and then we will explore where to find them.</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships/a3955-how-to-create-a-pirate-costume.html">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/family-and-relationships/a3955-how-to-create-a-pirate-costume.html#comments Entertaining Tips Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:07:00 -0600 Casey47 2801 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/food-drink/how-to-host-a-successful-black-white-party <p>It&#39;s Friday night. You get ready, gather up all your friends and the do the same, old, tired thing you did last weekend...and the weekend before that. Doesn&#39;t that same hangout spot get boring after a while? </p> <p>Why not try to spice up your social scene by hosting a fabulous black and white party? Themed parties are a great way to get friends together for a night that will create lasting memories. Plus, they are a lot of fun not only to attend, but also to plan. With these tips, your black and white party will be the event of the season!</p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/food-drink/how-to-host-a-successful-black-white-party">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/food-drink/how-to-host-a-successful-black-white-party#comments Entertaining Tips Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:54:03 -0500 MissySJ276 8599 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/a3118-how-to-observe-funeral-etiquette.html <p>Funerals call for tact and sensitivity.  It's especially important to be on one's best behavior and not act in a manner upsetting to the bereaved. <br />  <ol> <li>Upon receiving the sad news, it's best to offer condolences. Do call or pay a visit to the bereaved to let them know they're in your thoughts. Even a brief visit is a comfort.</p> </li> <li>If paying a personal visit to the home of the bereaved, it's proper to bring a reheatable casserole or other dish. Chances are, cooking is the last thing on the grieving family's mind. </li> <li>If you can, offer childcare assistance, cooking, cleaning or shopping help to the bereaved. </li> <li> Be a good listener. The bereaved might want to talk about their dearly departed. If this is the case, be there. </li> <li>Offer pleasant memories of your own. Don't be afraid to talk about the deceased especially if you have some amusing and touching anecdotes.<br /> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/a3118-how-to-observe-funeral-etiquette.html">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/food-and-drink/a3118-how-to-observe-funeral-etiquette.html#comments Entertaining Tips Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:04:00 -0500 Deborah106 2067 at http://www.howtodothings.com