1. A great soundtrack. Music is key at any event or party. It sets the mood and gets your crowd bumping…or relaxed, depending on your sound track and what mood you are trying to create.

2. Great food. The food at your event or party does not have to be complex, it can be simple, but make sure it is great! Your guests will like simple recognizable items and will be very appreciative for it. People love snacking!

3. Have a fabulous entertainer. Hire a magician or comedian (like myself!) to warm up the crowd, make them smile and lighten the mood of the room. Your guests’ being constantly entertained is key to having a great party. Smiling = happy guests.

4. Have a cool game to play. There is nothing like having good interaction at a party and getting all your guests involved. Think of a cool game everyone can play. Anything from a trivia game to a board game to a physical game like Twister. Or you can create teams and compete on a gaming system, like Wii. The more activities, the less chance of your guests getting bored.

5. Drinks! Fantastic drinks will get your crowd going. For adults, create unique cocktails perfectly tailored for your party – for kids, keep the same frame of mind, but look for different type of juices, sodas and flavored waters.