party planning

Tweens, Teens & College

Valentine's Day party ideas for teens

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If your teen is hosting a Valentine's Day party in your home, follow these tips and...

Single Girl's Guide to Valentine's Day

How to throw a Valentine's Day party for singles

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all about cuddly couples. This year, throw a bash for all your single gal and guy pals. Follow...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Party-size snack recipes

Snacks. Appetizers. Tapas. Call them what you like. Just make sure they look fantastic, taste delicious, and that you have plenty of...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Tips for relaxed hosting

Did you ever have a party and forget to have fun? Entertaining should be a time to enjoy your friends and family -- and you just...

Television

Real Housewives' Lisa Vanderpump gives a lesson in etiquette

Lisa Vanderpump’s manners are always exemplary, so we turned to her for a modern day take on dinner party protocol. See how her...

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...

Christmas Holiday Tips

Top holiday party hosting trends

Year after year of holiday hosting can mean running out of ideas to really wow your guests. If you’re tired doing the same thing...

Christmas

Prep your home for holiday parties

'Tis the season for non-stop hosting duties – is your home guest-ready? Whether you’ll be planning and prepping for big dinners,...

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...

Family Fun

Cheap birthday party ideas for children

It seems like children's birthday parties are rivaling weddings when it comes to cost. But when it comes down to it, most children...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to play party games Halloween-style

Add some fun to the game plan of your Halloween party this year with two games that will have the kids living and laughing it up for...

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...

Party Planning

Send summer off in style with an end-of-season bash

We can hardly believe summer is already coming to a close, but we’re not here to sulk -- we suggest celebrating. That’s right; we’re...

Holidays & Seasons

3 Summer party themes for a stylish affair

If the regular old summer BBQ routine has you in a rut, you'll love these fun, fresh summer party ideas! From drink ideas to ways to...

Holidays & Seasons

Summer party invitations for a sizzling bash

Throwing a barbecue or pool party this summer? Let us help you find the perfect invitation to get your guests excited! No matter...

Holidays & Seasons

How to host the ultimate summer patio party

There's nothing quite like sitting around with friends in your backyard, eating great food that’s been grilled to perfection and...

Living

Throw a Harry Potter movie marathon

Before you head out to catch the last Harry Potter movie this week, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 , throw a party...

Engagements

The ultimate guide to planning a bachelorette bash

Though we commonly hear about infamous bachelor parties these days, especially with blockbusters like The Hangover hitting the big...

Father's Day

Throw a neighborhood block party for Father's Day

There's nothing better than having great neighbors. Whether you live in a city high-rise apartment or the 'burbs, use Father's Day...