Entertaining on Shine

How to open a bottle of Champagne--without taking someone's eye out

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5 Simple Ingredients = 5 Awe-Inspiring Appetizers

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Bread. Cheese. Tomatoes. Olive Oil. Garlic. We call them the Fab Five -- five simple ingredients that serve up a multitude of possibilities for…

Diddy's Tips For Hosting the Ultimate Party

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From his annual white party to his recent 40th birthday bash, Diddy is a celebrity who's known for his extravagant entertaining. Even Martha Stewart is excited to receive a coveted invitation to one of his events. While ordinary people like you and me can only dream of attending a blowout bash hosted by Diddy, when I spoke with him last week he shared his tips for hosting a Diddy-style soiree. Find out what they are after the break.

Holiday appetizers: Naughty or nice?

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As much as we love them, appetizers can be some of the biggest saboteurs when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet: 1) They are small and seem “harmless,” causing us to not pay great attention to what and how much we eat. 2) many of them are unbalanced, containing mostly refined…

User post: Throw a Black Friday Brunch

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It’s almost that time again. Black Friday. The day to shake off our turkey induced food comas, wake up at 3:00 am, wait in freezing cold lines outside stores for hours and body check anyone who gets in between us and that $100 TV. …

6 Easy ways to curb stress—fast!

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The holiday season is one of my favorite times of year, what with the cocktail parties, fantastic sales, and excuse to eat more than my fair share of chocolate. But what I don’t enjoy so much is the mounting stress to get everything done by a rapidly approaching deadline. That’s why I…

How to Outfit a Guest Room for $65 or Less

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There's more to preparing a guest room than just making the bed. Welcome visitors with a practical space that's comfortable and anticipates their needs. First tip: While it's…

I survived the 'New Moon' midnight show

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By now, everyone is well aware of "Twilight" mania, but last night, I experienced it firsthand. Oh yes, that's right ... I attended the midnight showing of "

What Not to Wear to Your Company Party

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Keep on your boss' sartorial good side with these five tips. ‘Tis the season for company holiday parties and, while they’re always a good excuse to buy a new outfit, let’s make sure you arrive on the right foot with some tips for what not to wear this year.…