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Party Planning Tips and Tricks
We've got simple strategies for throwing together the world's fastest appetizers, stocking the bar and more, even if you're arriving home an hour before the party starts.
By Lynn Andriani
Original Content  |  December 03, 2012
Dishes Photo: Thinkstock
Put a Bucket in the Sink

Even if guests are using disposable plates and cups, parties somehow have a way of generating dirty dishes. Set a plastic dishpan in the sink and fill it with warm, soapy water. As empty dip bowls and serving utensils pile up, plunk them into the bucket. They're temporarily out of sight, and even if they remain there overnight, they'll be easier to deal with after a good soak.
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