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Yes, folks, the time is finally here: Season four of "Mad Men" starts this Sunday at 10 p.m. EST! And, if you're as rabid of a fan as we are, you might also be planning a soiree of sorts to celebrate the hyperventilation-worthy event. Just how do ... Read more

 

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]]>50s Style50sStyle60s Style60sStyleBetty DraperBettyDraperDon DraperDonDraperHow-ToJoan HarrisJoanHarrisMad MenMad Men PartyMad Men season 4MadMenMadMenPartyMadMenSeason4Natasha Vargas-CooperNatashaVargas-cooperPeggy OlsonPeggyOlsonSterling CooperSterlingCooperKatie Hintz-Zambrano2010-07-23T18:00:00+00:00So There Was a Real Earthquake -- Did Boobquake Backfire?http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/04/26/so-there-was-a-real-earthquake-did-boobquake-backfire/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/04/26/so-there-was-a-real-earthquake-did-boobquake-backfire/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/04/26/so-there-was-a-real-earthquake-did-boobquake-backfire/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Maybe it's time to button up? After an Iranian cleric blamed a recent spate of earthquakes on provocatively dressed women, thousands of feminists and proud skanky dressers joined Boobquake, a Facebook group in which they pledged to expose cleavage ... Read more

 

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]]>boobquakeearthquakefailtaiwanEmerald Catron2010-04-26T14:00:00+00:00Oscar Night Drinking Game -- No Matter Who Wins, Your Liver Loses!http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/05/oscar-night-drinking-game-no-matter-who-wins-your-liver-lose/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/05/oscar-night-drinking-game-no-matter-who-wins-your-liver-lose/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/05/oscar-night-drinking-game-no-matter-who-wins-your-liver-lose/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


You could spend this Sunday night debating the potential ramifications of House Foreign Affairs Committee's movement to call the murder of ethnic Armenians in 1915 Turkey "genocide" on American-Turkish relations. You could. Or you could buy ... Read more

 

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]]>Julieanne Smolinski2010-03-05T12:00:00+00:00Two for the Show -- An Oscar-Winning Party for You & Your Best Palhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/03/two-for-the-show-how-to-throw-an-oscar-winning-party-for-you-and-your-best-friend/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/03/two-for-the-show-how-to-throw-an-oscar-winning-party-for-you-and-your-best-friend/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/03/03/two-for-the-show-how-to-throw-an-oscar-winning-party-for-you-and-your-best-friend/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Throwing an Oscar party? Hassle. And unless your friends have a lot of money riding on the winners, they'll probably talk the entire time and you'll miss potentially great moments, like Sandra Bullock accidentally saying the C-word on live TV ... Read more

 

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]]>academy awardsAcademyAwardschampagnehors doeuvresHorsDoeuvresoreososcaroscarspartyJulieanne Smolinski2010-03-03T12:00:00+00:00Beer, Bacon, Cocktails and Cupcakes -- The Ideal Co-Ed Super Bowl Bashhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/04/lulu-powers-super-bowl-party-recipes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/04/lulu-powers-super-bowl-party-recipes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/02/04/lulu-powers-super-bowl-party-recipes/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Throwing a boy-girl Super Bowl party can be tough: They require absolute silence during the game. You're busy shushing them during the commercials. They'd be happy with a large pizza and a supersize flat screen. But you feel pressure to serve ... Read more

 

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]]>co-ed Super Bowl partyCo-edSuperBowlPartycupcakesLulu PowersLulu Powers Food To FlowersLuluPowersLuluPowersFoodToFlowersSuper BowlSuper Bowl partySuper Bowl recipesSuperBowlSuperBowlPartySuperBowlRecipesTheme cocktailsThemeCocktailsSpecial Guest Blogger2010-02-04T18:00:00+00:00How to Throw a Miss America Party -- Tiaras Optionalhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2010/01/28/how-to-throw-a-miss-america-party-tiaras-optional/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/01/28/how-to-throw-a-miss-america-party-tiaras-optional/http://www.lemondrop.com/2010/01/28/how-to-throw-a-miss-america-party-tiaras-optional/#commentsFiled under:


In my apartment there will be no Super Bowl happenings this year. In fact, I don't even know who's playing. However, I will be glued to the TV with scorecard in hand on Saturday night. Why? It's time for the Miss America Pageant. And I know how to ... Read more

 

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]]>beauty pageantBeautyPageantMiss AmericaMiss America pageantMiss MarylandMissAmericaPageantMissMarylandSuperbowltheme partyVanessa WilliamsVanessaWilliamsKimberly Dawn Neumann2010-01-28T14:00:00+00:00Get Your (Board) Game On -- How to Host a Game Nighthttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/12/02/get-your-game-on-host-a-game-night/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/12/02/get-your-game-on-host-a-game-night/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/12/02/get-your-game-on-host-a-game-night/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Distract yourself from all the gift giving, decoration hanging and family-member entertaining with a little friendly competition. Escape the holiday hoopla by having your pals over for a tournament of champions, Milton-Bradley-style. Settle those ... Read more

 

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]]>board gamesBoardGamescheckersclueconnect fourConnectFourhungry hungry hipposHungryHungryHipposparty planningPartyOfTheWeekPartyPlanningKim Moreau2009-12-02T13:00:00+00:00Indoor Camping -- S'More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeyshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/25/indoor-camping-smore-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/25/indoor-camping-smore-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/25/indoor-camping-smore-fun-than-a-barrel-of-monkeys/#commentsFiled under:


Camping! It's great in theory. The sleeping bags, the junk food, communing with nature and your friends ... But the cold nights and bug bites? Not so much. Avoid the poison oak and haunted forest with a camp-in party that keeps you from the worst ... Read more

 

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]]>campingparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeeksmorestroop beverly hillsTroopBeverlyHillsKim Moreau2009-11-25T13:00:00+00:00Party Hostess Horror Stories -- Holiday Relatives Editionhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/party-hostess-horror-stories-holiday-relatives-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/party-hostess-horror-stories-holiday-relatives-edition/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/party-hostess-horror-stories-holiday-relatives-edition/#commentsFiled under: ,


The holidays are all about spending time and spreading cheer with your family and loved ones. But sadly you can't pick your family, and awkward moments and off-the-wall comments are almost expected from at least one relative. (You have seen Christmas ... Read more

 

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]]>familyholidaysthanksgivingLisa Freedman2009-11-19T18:00:00+00:00Lemondrop Readers Weigh in on Their Favorite Cake Messeshttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/lemondrop-readers-weigh-in-on-their-favorite-cake-messes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/lemondrop-readers-weigh-in-on-their-favorite-cake-messes/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/19/lemondrop-readers-weigh-in-on-their-favorite-cake-messes/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We here at Lemondrop just can't seem to get enough of these cake disasters. First we brought you our list of confectionery screw-ups. Then we introduced you to the woman who started our obsession -- CakeWrecks.com founder Jennifer Yates. And now we ... Read more

 

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]]>cakecake wreckscakesCakeWrecksmisspelledreader submittedReaderSubmittedEmily Tan2009-11-19T15:30:00+00:00Tailgate Party Ideas (No Car Required!)http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/18/tailgate-party-ideas/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/18/tailgate-party-ideas/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/18/tailgate-party-ideas/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Tailgate parties are awesome -- you're supporting your favorite team and eating your favorite snacks in the great outdoors. But if you're far from the action (or if you'd just rather not spend hours outside in the cold) you can always host an ... Read more

 

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]]>footballhow toHowTopartiesparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeeksnackstailgatingKim Moreau2009-11-18T13:00:00+00:00Hostess Horror Stories -- Readers' Worst Tales of Guests Gone Wildhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/12/hostess-horror-stories-readers-worst-tales-of-guests-gone-wi/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/12/hostess-horror-stories-readers-worst-tales-of-guests-gone-wi/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/12/hostess-horror-stories-readers-worst-tales-of-guests-gone-wi/#commentsFiled under: , ,


We all know that being a hostess means getting stuck with the cleanup at the end of the party -- but sometimes that "cleanup" involves a hazmat suit or a trip to the ER. We gave you a list of Bad Guest horror stories and asked you for your very ... Read more

 

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]]>bad guestsBadGuestsguestshorror storiesHorrorStorieshostessPartiesparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeekLemondrop Staff2009-11-12T15:45:00+00:00The 2009 CMAs -- Go Country and Host an Awards Show Partyhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/11/cma-2009-viewing-party/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/11/cma-2009-viewing-party/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/11/cma-2009-viewing-party/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


You can pretend like you don't like country music, or you can give in to the siren song of tonight's 2009 Country Music Awards, with their high drama and ridiculous outfits. (Even if you can't appreciate Kenny Chesney, you can appreciate a bedazzled ... Read more

 

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]]>cmashow toHowTopartiesparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeektexas toastTexasToastKim Moreau2009-11-11T12:00:00+00:00Last-Minute Party Ideas -- It's Always a Good Time to Get Downhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/04/last-minute-party-ideas-its-always-a-good-time-to-get-down/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/04/last-minute-party-ideas-its-always-a-good-time-to-get-down/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/11/04/last-minute-party-ideas-its-always-a-good-time-to-get-down/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Oh, snap! It's your flaky friend''s birthday and she forgot to plan something, your favorite cousin just showed up in town on zero notice, and that cute guy from the accounting department just asked you if there "anything fun" going on tonight. ... Read more

 

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]]>last minuteLastMinutepartyKim Moreau2009-11-04T15:30:00+00:00Haunted Halloween Party -- It's All About Candy, Manhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/28/haunted-halloween-party-how-to/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/28/haunted-halloween-party-how-to/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/28/haunted-halloween-party-how-to/#commentsFiled under: , ,


It's time to face facts: You might be a tad old for trick-or-treating. But that doesn't mean you have to put an end to senseless candy-eating. Instead of mourning your childhood alone, gather your friends together to honor the 24-hour national sugar ... Read more

 

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]]>candycostumeshalloweenhalloween candyhalloween partyHalloweenCandyHalloweenPartyhow toHowTopartiesKim Moreau2009-10-28T15:30:00+00:00Pumpkin Carving Perfection -- Throw the Perfect Pumpkin-Carving Partyhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/21/pumpkin-face-the-music-throw-the-perfect-pumpkin-carving-part/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/21/pumpkin-face-the-music-throw-the-perfect-pumpkin-carving-part/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/21/pumpkin-face-the-music-throw-the-perfect-pumpkin-carving-part/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Think you're too old to carve pumpkins? Well you don't know jack-o'-lantern, sister. Scoop out a night for a pumpkin-carving party that will help get your friends in the Halloween spirit, and get your porch looking fall-festive. The Invite Let ... Read more

 

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]]>decorationshalloweenholidayshow toHowToparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeekpumpkinssnacksKim Moreau2009-10-21T15:30:00+00:00How to DJ a Party, by Luiza Sa of CSShttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/20/luiza-sa-css/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/20/luiza-sa-css/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/20/luiza-sa-css/#commentsFiled under: , ,


If you think planning a playlist for your friend's housewarming is stressful, imagine what rocker Luiza Sa of CSS is going through right now. Tonight she DJs a free show at New York's Webster Hall that's headlined by Here We Go Magic (Brooklyn ... Read more

 

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]]>djhow to djHowToDjluiza saLuizaSamadonnaplaylistsongsLoren Lankford2009-10-20T12:30:00+00:00Throw a '30 Rock' Party Worth Writing Home to Stone Mountain Abouthttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/14/30-rock-party-worth-writing-home-to-stone-mountain-about/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/14/30-rock-party-worth-writing-home-to-stone-mountain-about/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/14/30-rock-party-worth-writing-home-to-stone-mountain-about/#commentsFiled under: , ,


It's finally back! Weeks of torment have finally ended, and the splendiferous days of watching new episodes of "30 Rock" have returned. But watching it alone in your apartment? That's a deal-breaker, ladies. Instead pull your pals together for a ... Read more

 

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]]>30 rock30Rockhow toHowTopartyparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeektelevisiontina feyTinaFeyKim Moreau2009-10-14T15:30:00+00:00Party Hostess Horror Stories -- Guests From Hellhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/07/party-hostess-horror-stories-guests-from-hell/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/07/party-hostess-horror-stories-guests-from-hell/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/07/party-hostess-horror-stories-guests-from-hell/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Sometimes, you can do everything right when you're throwing a party -- awesome snacks, the perfect cocktails, the ideal setting. But the one factor you can't control is the people there. Even when you think you've put together a good invite list, ... Read more

 

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]]>Ann Kelly2009-10-07T15:30:00+00:00The Big Chili -- Host a Chili Bowl This Weekhttp://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/01/the-big-chili-host-a-chili-bowl-this-week/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/01/the-big-chili-host-a-chili-bowl-this-week/http://www.lemondrop.com/2009/10/01/the-big-chili-host-a-chili-bowl-this-week/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


The air has gotten brisk, and the leaves are turning. As you tuck away your tank tops in favor of woolly scarves and tights, don't forget to keep your belly warm with your favorite fall foods. What better way is there to kick off National Chili ... Read more

 

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]]>chilicookoffhow-topartiespartyparty of the weekPartyOfTheWeekreciperecipesKim Moreau2009-10-01T15:30:00+00:00