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Entertaining

15 Items to keep on hand for a quick party

Love to entertain? Be prepared to host a sizzling soiree on a moment's notice by stocking up on these party essentials.

Food & Recipes

In a pickle: How to accommodate food allergies at your dinner party

When throwing a dinner party, accommodating all of your guests’ needs is crucial. And no, we’re not just talking about the picky...

St. Patrick's Day

Throw the best St. Patrick's Day party

St. Patrick's Day parties are the best — you drink green beer and can pinch people who don't wear green! What's not to love? This...

Etiquette Rules

How to be a great dinner guest

There’s so much information out there on having dinner parties and being a great host, but what about proper guest etiquette? Let’s...

Entertaining

In a pickle: What to do if your dinner party goes bad

Have you ever attended a dinner party that’s gone bad? Or worse yet, thrown one? Unfortunately, this happens to the best of us and...

Shopping for the Home

Festive Valentine's Day kitchen gifts

Try something new this Valentine's Day and surprise your loved one with more than just a card and candy. Here are some lovely gifts...

Dessert Recipes

Decadent desserts using yogurt

Celebrate National Yogurt Day on Feb. 6 by serving up a few delightful desserts made with creamy yogurt!

Entertaining

Take your dinner party from drab to fab

Dinner parties are more than simply having friends over to eat. Next time you throw one, kick it up a notch and take the party from...

Entertaining How-tos

How to host a New Year's Eve party

There's no better way to start off the New Year than with family and friends. Throwing a fabulous party that your guests will love...

Party Planning

Entertaining tips for the new year

Just because the holiday-themed get-togethers will become a thing of the past with the new year doesn’t mean your party-throwing...

Celebrations

How to create a holiday cheese board

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to assemble a cheese board? Here we show you step by step how easy it is to create the...

Celebrations

A Thanksgiving get-together for girlfriends

As much as you'd like to travel across country to be with your family for Thanksgiving, you and some of your friends must stay put...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

The 5-Day Thanksgiving meal plan

You're hosting Thanksgiving dinner. Take a deep breath. You can do this, especially if you have time to plan ahead and get...

Entertaining

Girls' guide to football

It's a common scene in many an American living room — the guys staring intently at the TV, only moving for the occasional high-five...

Party Planning

Play ball: Tips to host a World Series party

Hey batter, batter... swing and hit a home run party-of-the season! It's time for the World Series to get started, so gather your...

Kitchen and dining

5 China patterns for the modern bride

All too often, the beautiful china a bride chooses is used only for special occasions. Why not choose a functional yet beautiful...

Kitchen and dining

5 Beverage dispensers you will use all year

A beautiful beverage dispenser can be the showcase of your summer buffet table, but what about the rest of the year? Check out these...

Friendship

Girls night taste test: 6 "Girly" wines

There are myriad wines marketed toward women. Whether via peppy monikers or pale-pink labeling, they beckon to female consumers from...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to use edible flowers

Besides adding color and interest, there are plenty of healthy reasons to incorporate edible flowers into your recipes.

Entertaining How-tos

How to prepare guest room and bathroom for guests

When you have guests coming to stay with you, it's nice to go the extra mile to make their personal quarters especially inviting and...

Entertaining How-tos

How to stock a home bar

Beer and wine are great, but some parties call for cocktails. Here’s what you'll need to stock a basic liquor cabinet for mixing up...