holiday parties

Holidays & Seasons

Throw a Three Kings' Day party

Keep the Christmas spirit going with a Three Kings Day (also known as Epiphany) Party. Find out how they celebrate around the world,...

Christmas Holiday Tips

Expert tips for planning the ultimate holiday party

Throwing a holiday party can be extremely stressful. From picking out the right linens to creating a stunning centerpiece and...

Winter Fashion

How to stand out at the holiday party without looking like a strobe light

We’ve all attended holiday parties with gray-haired ladies who are wearing dresses and jackets that look like a bedazzler threw up...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Food stations: How to set up for a holiday party

We love entertaining, but feeding a crowd can be such a chore. This year, keep your guests full — and out of the kitchen — with a...

Christmas Holiday Tips

Top 5 holiday hosting don'ts

A lot goes into hosting a great party. Make sure your seasonal soirees are a success by avoiding these five festivity no-nos.

Wine & Cocktail Recipes

Cocktails for soda-lovers and coffee-drinkers

Wrap up in your favorite sweater or your holiday best, and toast the season with these festive cocktails.

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Creating a formal holiday dinner menu

Creating a holiday dinner menu detailing the evening's offerings is a perfect addition to a formal dinner party. From a five course...

Holiday & Seasonal Recipes

Microwave-friendly party snacks for the holidays

Office parties, cookie exchanges and family get-togethers mean that you spend a lot more time in the kitchen around the holidays....

Entertaining

Holiday party planning checklist

'Tis the season for holiday parties. Making a pre-party checklist guarantees that you'll be organized enough to relax and enjoy the...

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patty's Day eats and drinks

Make sure you celebrate St.Patrick's Day with as much Irish charm as you can. Here are some of our favorite food and cocktail...

New Year's

Entertaining on New Years Eve

I always love to entertain… New Year’s, however, ranks highest on my list. Everyone is ready to have a good time on New Year’s, and...

Winter Recipes

Top Chef Fabio Viviani holiday party recipes

Bring celebrity chef-caliber dishes to your Christmas table with scrumptiously simple holiday recipes from Chef Fabio Viviani, who...

Mom & Dad

How to throw a kid-friendly holiday party

When it comes to the holidays, having kids at your Christmas party is part of the package. But any parent will tell you that having...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Expert holiday entertaining tips: Stress less and cut costs

Want to approach your holiday gatherings like a pro? Be it your first time inviting holiday guests into your home or your annual...

Celebrations

Elegant holiday meal planning: Tips to create an eye-catching holiday feast

Looking to impress your holiday guests but not looking forward to spending a fortune on pricey holiday dinnerware and expensive...

Fashion & Style

What to wear when hosting a holiday party

A party invitation always brings stress about what to wear. But what about when you are hosting? That can bring up a whole new set...

Makeup & Skin Care

Makeup from the office straight to a holiday party

If you are heading from the office directly to a holiday party, you want your makeup to look its best but you don't want to wash...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

The party's over: How to get your kids to help with clean-up

Your holiday party was a huge success and now comes the hard part -- clean-up. You don't have to do it all yourself. With some...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Party countdown checklist for a casual Christmas party

Are you planning a casual Christmas party in your home? With our party countdown checklist, you can make your holiday party planning...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Christmas cocktail party: Appetizer and cocktail pairings your guests will love

You often hear about the perfect wine and food pairings, but what about other cocktails? If you are hosting a holiday cocktail...

Hostess Tips

How to host a holiday open house party

Open house parties are perfect for the holiday season because many people are so busy that they might not be able to attend a...