http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990549/unexpected-cinco-de-mayo-party-cities It's no surprise that some of the biggest Cinco de Mayo celebrations occur in the Southwest region of the U.S., but all over the country, cities are starting their own Cinco de Mayo traditions. Here are four celebrations to check out! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/990549/unexpected-cinco-de-mayo-party-cities Living Travel Shayla Martin Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979981/new-years-eve-songs-from-itunes Songs and music often become a soundtrack to our lives. It’s important to choose occasion songs appropriately, because studies show they’ll be associated with the memories you create for the rest of your life. Here is SheKnows' ultimate New Year's Eve playlist that will have you dancing and laughing until midnight and well into the new year. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979981/new-years-eve-songs-from-itunes Shopping Shopping for Cars & Technology Kortney Tenaglia Tue, 25 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979729/best-budget-friendly-places-to-celebrate-new-years-eve Want to party like a rock star on New Year’s Eve without spending an entire paycheck? Check out these budget-friendly destinations where you can ring in the New Year on the cheap. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979729/best-budget-friendly-places-to-celebrate-new-years-eve Shopping Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips Maria Mora Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979739/bizarre-objects-dropped-on-new-years-eve Although dropping a ball seems strange enough, some places go above and beyond by dropping even wackier items to ring in the New Year. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979739/bizarre-objects-dropped-on-new-years-eve Holidays & Seasons New Year's Sarah Brooks Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978655/5-best-us-new-years-eve-parties Ringing in the New Year means more than watching a ball drop and toasting with a glass of Champagne. Make sure yours is spectacular in 2013! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978655/5-best-us-new-years-eve-parties Living Travel Sarah Brooks Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976113/3-punch-recipes-for-parties There is just something about a beautiful bowl filled with colorful punch that adds pizzazz to any party. These three punch recipes will keep your guests coming back for more so make extra! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976113/3-punch-recipes-for-parties Food & Recipes Dessert Recipes Marye Audet Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/973355/3-us-cities-with-the-best-halloween-parties Think Halloween is just about passing out candy, wearing the same ol' costume to the same ol' bar or watching reruns of old horror films on TV? If so, you need to pack your bags this All Hallows' Eve and hit up one of these scary good party cities! Just leave the lame Freddy Krueger mask at home! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/973355/3-us-cities-with-the-best-halloween-parties Living Travel Adventure Travel Claire Gallam Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971595/holiday-entertaining-survival-guide Everyone loves to party during the holidays, but the stress of planning and guest relations can dampen the fun. Taking a few pre-party precautions and implementing some crafty strategies makes you a survivor who never gets voted off the island. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971595/holiday-entertaining-survival-guide Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Cassie L. Damewood Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955285/dessert-party-ideas Throwing a party is a daunting task. Lighten your load by throwing a dessert party. It’s easier on the budget because you’re not serving a full meal. It’s a lot less stressful as well, since most desserts can be prepared ahead of time. But don’t throw out just any desserts for your guests. Kick things up a notch by choosing one of these fun themes for your dessert-only soiree. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955285/dessert-party-ideas Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Whitney Coy Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955241/best-foods-for-outdoor-parties A summer outdoor party is all about sun, friends and simple, delicious food. Because it is hot outside, you'll want to keep foods light and easy as well as frosty and cool. Here are a few ideas on what to serve at your next summer outdoor party. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955241/best-foods-for-outdoor-parties Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Deanna Sletten Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955237/place-setting-ideas-for-summer-parties Summer parties bring images of outdoor settings, chilled foods and icy drinks and desserts. Why not let your table setting reflect this easy, breezy feeling with brightly colored and frosty-toned place settings? Here are some fresh ideas on how to set a summer party table that is sure to reflect that summery feeling. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955237/place-setting-ideas-for-summer-parties Food & Recipes Entertaining Decor & Themes Deanna Sletten Mon, 07 May 2012 03:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959137/5-dishwasher-safe-serving-platters Whether you use serving pieces every night or just on special occasions, layering in decorative platters is a great way to spice up your dining decor. However, the more pieces you use, the more dishes you have to wash after dinner! Save time by choosing serving platters that are made from dishwasher-safe materials like glass or melamine. Here are five serving platters that make after-dinner cleanup a breeze by going straight into the dishwasher. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/959137/5-dishwasher-safe-serving-platters Home Organizing & Cleaning Maggie Marton Tue, 01 May 2012 04:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955235/creative-ways-to-keep-things-cool-outdoors Summer heat is delightful, but the weather can make it difficult to keep things cool at your outdoor party. Not only will your ice melt and your chilled food grow warm, but your guests may become overheated as well. Here are a few tips to keep both your foods and your guests fresh and cool at your next summer party. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955235/creative-ways-to-keep-things-cool-outdoors Food & Recipes Entertaining Hostess Tips Deanna Sletten Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846249/ideas-for-a-black-friday-after-shopping-party-with-your-gal-pals Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and the biggest shopping day of the year. After a busy day of braving the crowds, waiting in lines and battling for the best bargains, it's time to relax with your gal pals. Meet up with your girlfriends for a Black Friday after-shopping party to unwind and show off your best finds. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/846249/ideas-for-a-black-friday-after-shopping-party-with-your-gal-pals Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Kori Ellis Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824451/get-to-know-your-neighbors-tips-and-tricks Do you know who your neighbors are? Not everyone does, and it's becoming more and more common. Many people attribute not knowing their neighbors to lack of time, while others to the design of our neighborhoods and homes. Another reason is that we travel between home and pretty much everywhere else by car where the garage door only opens and closes when we need to get in or out. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/824451/get-to-know-your-neighbors-tips-and-tricks Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Suzi Milovanovic Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/828741/host-a-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta Throwing your first Cinco de Mayo party? You’re in luck! SheKnows talked to event planners across the nation to gather their favorite tips for hosting a fabulous fiesta. From their advice on décor, food, drinks and more, you’ll learn all kinds of ways to wow guests and ensure that your Cinco de Mayo party is an event to repeat year after year. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/828741/host-a-cinco-de-mayo-fiesta Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Selena Dehne Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/827985/how-to-host-a-spring-birthday-party If springtime also happens to be birthday time for a special someone in your life, consider hosting a spring-themed birthday party. We have some quick and easy steps to help you throw a fun, fabulous birthday fete. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/827985/how-to-host-a-spring-birthday-party How-To Home How-tos Entertaining How-tos Molly Cerreta Smith Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827791/royal-wedding-party The world will be watching on April 29th as Prince William weds Kate Middleton in what is likely to be one of the most lavish ceremonies to date. If you don’t have a ticket to Westminster Abbey get a front row seat in your own house and enjoy some special English breakfast treats and, of course, Champagne to toast the newlyweds. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/827791/royal-wedding-party Food & Recipes Entertaining Decor & Themes Diana De Cicco Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/827975/5-spring-party-themes-for-kids It has been a long, drawn-out winter for many parents and kids. Cooped-up kids can’t wait to run outside and shake off the cold weather’s cobwebs, and parents are just as excited that kids won’t be bored and bickering anymore. Here are a few kid-friendly spring party theme ideas to kick spring off right. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/827975/5-spring-party-themes-for-kids Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kat Hobza Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/825193/harvey-weinstein-and-diors-oscar-dinner Dior's Oscar week dinner took place Wednesday night with a new co-host for the annual dinner and we got the details on the incredible menu and a few recipes to help you eat like a starlet during Oscar week! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/825193/harvey-weinstein-and-diors-oscar-dinner Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Brianna Martinez Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821540/how-to-avoid-party-food-temptation When temptation beckons this party season - or when you’re facing any festive occasion in the new year -- planned strategies can help keep your daily calorie intake in check and avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain. SheKnows spoke with Dr. Wayne Andersen, medical director for Take Shape for Life Wellness program, for his top diet tips when you’re heading out to celebrate. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821540/how-to-avoid-party-food-temptation Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Losing Weight Karen Hawthorne