http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 01 May 2013 00:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/992069/15-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. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/992069/15-items-to-keep-on-hand-for-a-quick-party Food & Recipes Entertaining Elaina Verhoff Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989605/accommodating-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 eaters of the world . We’re talking about those with food allergies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989605/accommodating-food-allergies-at-your-dinner-party Food & Recipes Sarah Brooks Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/985337/throw-the-best-st-patricks-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 year, throw a fantastic, green-inspired St. Patrick's Day party for all your friends and family http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/985337/throw-the-best-st-patricks-day-party Holidays & Seasons St. Patrick's Day Sarah Brooks Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985191/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 not forget that a big part of hosting a dinner party is who you invite! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985191/how-to-be-a-great-dinner-guest Food & Recipes Entertaining Etiquette Rules Sarah Brooks Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984365/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 there’s never a need to lose your cool. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984365/what-to-do-if-your-dinner-party-goes-bad Food & Recipes Entertaining Sarah Brooks Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:34:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/982333/valentines-day-kitchen-gifts-roundup 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 to make your special someone red in the cheeks! http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/982333/valentines-day-kitchen-gifts-roundup Shopping Shopping for the Home Gabrielle Melendez Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984093/decadent-dessert-recipes-using-yogurt Celebrate National Yogurt Day on Feb. 6 by serving up a few delightful desserts made with creamy yogurt! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/984093/decadent-dessert-recipes-using-yogurt Food & Recipes Dessert Recipes Patricia Conte Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/982567/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 drab to fab! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/982567/take-your-dinner-party-from-drab-to-fab Food & Recipes Entertaining Sarah Brooks Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/979273/how-to-host-a-new-years-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 will take some planning, but will all be worth it in the end — or should I say, beginning? http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/979273/how-to-host-a-new-years-eve-party How-To Home How-tos Entertaining How-tos Chriselle Asuma-Irion Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/821320/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 opportunities are over. To minimize your stress, save you time and facilitate throwing perfect parties all year-round, here are a few entertaining tips to make you the hostess with the mostest, regardless of the season. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/821320/entertaining-tips-for-the-new-year Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Party Planning Terri O Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978607/create-a-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 perfect cheese board just in time for the holidays. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/978607/create-a-cheese-board Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Brandi Bidot Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/811970/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 due to work schedules or budget constraints. That doesn't mean you have to go turkey-less on the deliciously celebrated holiday. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/811970/a-thanksgiving-get-together-for-girlfriends Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974855/5-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 everything ready well in advance. If you have this luxury, here is your plan to go from zero to dinner in five days with no late nights and no stress. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/974855/5-day-thanksgiving-meal-plan Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Chris Perrin Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813121/girls-guide-to-football-1 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 or to grab another beer. There's some banter about what the next play will be and some expletives about the ref's decision — all while you listen quietly pretending you knew tight-end was a position and not a compliment on the player's derriere. Don't despair! Get into the action using this handy guide to football. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/813121/girls-guide-to-football-1 Food & Recipes Entertaining Heather Barnett Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/972697/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 friends and host a themed party to celebrate. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/972697/host-a-world-series-party Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Party Planning Patricia Conte Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967847/5-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 design you will use for years to come? We found several fine china collections you will always find a reason to set out on your table. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967847/5-china-patterns-for-the-modern-bride Home Décor & Style Kitchen and dining Sherri Kuhn Tue, 07 Aug 2012 06:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967623/5-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 dispensers that you can use year-round and start planning your next event. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967623/5-beverage-dispensers-you-will-use-all-year Home Décor & Style Kitchen and dining Sherri Kuhn Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965609/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 store endcaps and print ad pages. Sure, we understand that the packaging is intended to lure ladies from a very specific demographic — manufacturers have gotta sell their wares somehow — but how do the products actually taste? We called our best wine-loving girlfriends and did a blind test of six bottles marketed toward women. How did they stack up against each other? Our findings might surprise you... http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/965609/girls-night-taste-test-6-girly-wines Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Friendship Jamie Beckman Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/961091/how-to-use-edible-flowers Besides adding color and interest, there are plenty of healthy reasons to incorporate edible flowers into your recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/961091/how-to-use-edible-flowers How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Dawn Viola Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959853/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 restful. These tips will make your guest bedroom and bathroom a lovely and lush place to unwind in the evenings and begin the day during their stay. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/959853/how-to-prepare-guest-room-and-bathroom-for-guests How-To Home How-tos Entertaining How-tos Laura Carson Miller Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/961599/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 some great cocktails. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/961599/how-to-stock-a-home-bar How-To Home How-tos Entertaining How-tos Sherri Kuhn