party planning

Hostess Tips

Decorating your house for a party in less than 30 minutes

The secret to entertaining at home successfully is being prepared. Keep an eye on circulars for great deals on products with...

Hostess Tips

15 Items to keep on hand for a quick party

In an economy in which people are entertaining at home more and more, it’s always good to be prepared for a spontaneous soiree! That...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

How to plan a quick and easy party menu

Whether you have a group of friends unexpectedly dropping in or you simply want to throw a last-minute get-together, having an...

Live Green

10 simple ways to green your next party

It used to be that "going green" required a lot of research, dedication and unpopular choices. But these days, greening your habits...

Wedding Planning

7 Tips to throw a great bridal shower or bachelorette party

It's one of the few agreed upon duties of being a maid of honor -- you need to throw a party for the bride! Whether it's a...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Plan your next party

If you're planning a shindig this party season, you know you have a lot to do before the big event. The more prep work you do in...

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

Outdoor party themes for winter

Do an anti-rain dance, and pray against snowy weather: You have decided to throw an outdoor party for the holidays. With a few...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Party planning timeline

It's time to usher in the new year with a fun bash for family and friends. Here's what you need to know leading up to your New...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

New Year’s party shopping list

Hosting a New Year's Eve party? That's a lot of pressure -- we're with you. With so much on your mind, you just know you're...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Party planning checklist

Planning a party? Here's a step-by-step, printable guide to what you need to do to get ready for your party. Print it out, stick it...

Hostess Tips

How to throw a last-minute party

You know what they say: Too much planning can suck the fun out of something. In fact, many of my friends claim that we have the most...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Menus for 10 for under $100

Does the task of creating a dinner party for 10 people for less than $100 sound like mission Impossible? On the contrary, it's not...

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,...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

10 Party hostess tips

Throwing a party is often more complicated than simply sending out invitations and setting out a few appetizers. Here are 10 tips to...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Girls' guide to throwing a party

Planning a Christmas or New Year's party shouldn't turn you into a stressed mess, especially when you're organizing it in the...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

10 Quick party appetizers

Thanksgiving through New Year's can be a hectic time, but that's no reason to give up on the idea of throwing the perfect cocktail...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

5 Tips for planning a holiday party menu

Planning a holiday party menu is never easy. These tips will help you plan a gastronomically pleasing bash that appeases and appeals...

Hobbies

Girls' night in party ideas

If you and your girls are lucky enough to have a night to yourselves, make it special by hosting it yourself. It will be less...

Hostess Tips

7 Fixes for holiday food disasters

Even after you've painstakingly planned your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, you're in the final throes of getting it to the table...

Adult Parties

Top 10 Party ideas for grown-ups

Are you ready to party? Check out these birthday party ideas just for adults.