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Holidays & Seasons

5 Labor-less Labor Day party tips

As a holiday designed to honor America’s workers, the Labor Day backyard barbecue party has become an iconic American pastime to...

Holidays & Seasons

Labor Day weekend celebrations

We all know that Labor Day is right around the corner, which is the unofficial end to summertime fun. Before you pack up your...

Living

Throw a Labor Day weekend white party

P. Diddy has one every year -- why shouldn't you? Labor Day weekend is suppose to be the end to your summer wardrobe -- when you're...

School Fashion

Back-to-school kids’ clothing exchange party

With the price of kids’ clothing and school supplies on the rise, back-to-school time can feel like break-the-bank time. Families...

Family Activities

4 reasons to throw an everyday celebration

Life is about the little things. Sure, that big promotion at work might be your goal for the year, but those adorable moments with...

Celebrity Gossip

Tori Spelling: I'm throwing a royal wedding PJ party!

Tori Spelling is planning on throwing a party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. From the wardrobe...

Entertaining How-tos

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....

Family Activities

6 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...

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...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Bite-sized party food

Throwing a party for the big game? Serve bite-sized refreshments your guests can eat while they watch. But instead of settling for...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

A Christmas brunch

A Christmas holiday brunch is a fabulous way to entertain a small group of friends or family: it can be a relaxing event and it’s...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

World Cup party ideas

For the next month the world will be focused on the 2010 World Cup tournament in South Africa. For a bit of international summer...

Holidays & Seasons

10 Summer party ideas for Memorial Day through 4th of July

The summer party season is upon us. Outdoor barbecues, beach picnics, garden weddings -- so much fun to be had! From Memorial Day...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Beat the BBQ blues

Backyard barbecues summon thoughts of hanging out around the grill and sipping suds from a can. But if you're looking for a better...

Hostess Tips

10 Party favor ideas

Give your party guests a token of your appreciation and friendship with these unique party favor ideas.

Decor & Themes

Throw a Mexican fiesta

You don't have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to delight your family and friends with a Mexican-themed dinner party. Mexican-style food...

Decor & Themes

4 Formal dinner party themes

"Sometimes, less is more both in fashion and entertaining, so I always like to serve simple but refined rustic fare such as cheese,...

Halloween Parties

Family-friendly Halloween party

Host a frighteningly fabulous Halloween party that includes fun for grown-ups and kids alike. Here are our family-friendly Halloween...

Party Planning

Surprise party tips

Pulling off a surprise party takes skill, organization, stealth and a lot of luck.

Birthdays & Celebrations

Kids' birthday party budgets

With careful preparation and a dash of creativity, you can throw a party the kids will love, and they won't even notice you did it...

Adult Parties

Theme parties for adults

Kids aren't the only ones who like to dress up and pretend. Hosting an adult theme party requires some extra thought and planning,...