H is for Holidays - for celebrating old traditions, and creating new ones. I is for Invitations . J is for Jellies , jams, and other prepared food items you can purchase from specialty suppliers to add gourmet touches to your meals and save you time in the preparations. K is for Kids . Look here for advice on throwing parties for children, and teens, and for tips on how to entertain or involve them when you host adult parties.
L is for Lists , an indispensable tool when planning a gathering.
M is for Mopping , dusting, vacuuming and all the other chores you need to do to make your home clean and tidy before your guests arrive, and after they go home. N is for Necessary items such as place settings, linens, flatware, glassware. Be sure to add them to your checklists. O is for special Occasions and theme parties. You'll need to put all the pieces together from food, to decorations, to music, to decorations to create a party with a theme.