Books

• Entertaining Light by Martha Shulman (New York, NY: William Morrow, 2000)

  A selection of balanced and well-rounded entertaining menus, with an emphasis on low-fat foods like fish and vegetables.

• Party Lights by Linda Rector-Page and Doug Vanderberg (Del Rey Oaks, CA: Healthy Healing Publications, 1994)

  More than 500 recipes and 70 party menus will help you feed your guests healthy party food.

• Celebrate! Healthy Entertaining for Any Occasion by the American Cancer Society (Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society, 2001)

  Twenty menus with easy flavorful recipes that are good for you.

• Healthy Holidays: Total Health Entertaining All Year Round by Marilu Henner (New York, NY:Collins, 2002)

  A new twist on entertaining, with menus and party ideas for everything from Earth Day to Bastille Day.

• Party Food by Sharon Dalgleish (North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media, 2007)

  Healthy food can be food for celebrating in this book that focuses on family gatherings.

Web Sites

• About.com Entertaining: Menus, games, and party ideas for every occasion, including healthy foods and tips.

• About.com Nutrition: Comprehensive information about nutrition, latest research, and healthy recipes, including tips for entertaining.

• Family Fun: Parties : Focus on family parties and healthy, quick, and easy recipes and menus. Lots of ideas for children's parties.

• Birthday Party Ideas: Large collection of birthday party ideas for kids, including a sweet sixteen party, scavenger hunt, and sleepover party. Parents offer tips and recipes.

• Coolest Kid Birthday Party Ideas: Information about themes, costumes, and the best ideas for children's birthday parties.

Magazines and Newsletters

• Cooking Light: This magazine focuses on healthy foods, especially recipes that use healthy fats and lots of fruits and vegetables. There are lots of party and holiday ideas.

• Weight Watchers Magazine: Classic Weight Watchers' recipes and tips, including how to attend a party and still eat healthfully.

• Women's Health: Focus on women's health, with easy recipes and some holiday and entertaining information.

• Shape: Emphasis on fitness, nutrition, and beauty, with recipes and entertaining tips.

• Parent & Child Magazine: Focus is on children and their parents, with information on nutrition, recipes, growth, and development.