Plan a Big Blowout for January -- or Anytime

The last weekend in January is the perfect time to host a shindig. You've had a chance to recover from the holiday entertaining glut, and folks are starting to feel the itchy effects of cabin fever. Save time and effort by using online resources to plan the perfect party.

There are lots of Funky Holidays to celebrate in January. Party411 notes that January is Fat-Free Living Month and International Get-Over-It Month. Saturday the 27th is Thomas Crapper Day. He's the guy who invented a sophisticated flush toilet mechanism. Or you can go the conventional route and celebrate Super Bowl Sunday on the 28th.

Now that you've decided what you're celebrating, Send an Invite to all your guests. At Evite, it's easy to customize your free e-mail invitations. And you could win a 2001 dream vacation just by sending out your invitations.

When your guests arrive, get them in the mood by giving them hat party favors. Creative Parties Online has everything from top hats to chef's toques.

Once your guests are all laughing at each other in their party hats, you'll need someone to take pictures. The Partydirectory.com database includes professionals from all parts of the country. You can line up caricaturists to draw pictures of your pals and musicians to provide dance music.

What to eat? Leading Caterers of America is an online referral service that can hook you up with a caterer to provide the food.

For decorations, turn to the Internet Party Superstore, Novelty Sales.

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It's never too early to plan for Valentine's Day.

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