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the love valentine's day isn't just for couples anymore
by Kelly
Beachell Gasner | 1
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| Compliments are another good
way to share the love, so after guests have had a chance to mingle for a
while and get to know each other, pass out slips of paper, have each
guest write one nice thing about another guest on it, and put it in a
bowl. Then you pass the bowl around, drawing slips at random, and
reading the compliment aloud. The party then drinks a toast to the
complimented guest. Compliments can be nice ("Alex is one of the
smartest guys I've ever met.") or naughty ("Emma has the best
butt in the room."), but they're always anonymous and are
guaranteed to spread the love around the room. Make sure there's a
compliment about every guest in the bowl before you start -- you write
them if necessary. |
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a romantically
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This transatlantic pop valentine features an international
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Serenading your lover is one
of the most romantic V-day traditions. Give the whole party a chance to
serenade each other by setting up a karaoke machine and offering a
variety of schmaltzy tunes to woo the crowd.
After a few bubbly pink
drinks, the company might even be up for a game of Spin the Bottle or
Five Minutes in the Closet. Suggest them if you feel the mood is right.
other tips
For a Share the Love party to be successful, you need:
- a good mix of old friends,
new friends, & strangers
- a sexy and fun atmosphere -- nothing too overt or too romantic
- good lighting
- sensual, tactile food
- lots of alcohol
Spread the love around this
Valentine's Day and your friends will be thanking you for a long time to
come.
o
Kelly
Beachell Gasner
is a freelance lifestyles writer. She lives in San Diego, CA.
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