party tips

Entertaining

15 Items to keep on hand for a quick party

Love to entertain? Be prepared to host a sizzling soiree on a moment's notice by stocking up on these party essentials.

St. Patrick's Day

Throw a St. Patrick's Day dinner party

Irish or not, invite your friends over for a festive St. Patty’s day dinner party this year! We’ll give you the “lucky tips” to...

Decor & Themes

Host a glamorous Golden Globes party

After the holiday hustle and bustle winds down, red carpet season gets underway with the Golden Globes on Jan. 13. To celebrate the...

Entertaining How-tos

How to host a New Year's Eve party

There's no better way to start off the New Year than with family and friends. Throwing a fabulous party that your guests will love...

Birthdays & Celebrations

5 Tailgate products we love

Tailgate season is in full swing and these products will make your parking lot party even better!

Party Planning

Play ball: Tips to host a World Series party

Hey batter, batter... swing and hit a home run party-of-the season! It's time for the World Series to get started, so gather your...

Entertaining

Host an around-the-world beer party

What better way to learn about beers from around the world than to taste them? Host a beer party with brews from all over the globe...

Holidays & Seasons

4th of July decorations for a patriotic party

Check out this roundup of all things red, white and blue for your 4th of July party decor needs. These star-spangled finds will...

Party Planning

Host an inexpensive spring fling

Now that spring has sprung -- even a bit early in some parts of the country -- it’s time to plan a fun, frugal yet chic spring...

Live Green

Going green: How to host a swap party

Recycling your items is an easy way to implement a green way of living or a great way to enhance your green lifestyle. Swap parties...

Shopping for the Home

Products to make your pool party a splash!

Pool-party season is in full swing, and you might be looking for those products to help set your party apart from the rest. Here are...

Party Planning

A guide to summer-themed party printables

A savvy hostess knows that little details can go a long way in creating a fabulous-looking party or event. That’s why today’s top...

Budgeting & Saving

11 Budget-smart BBQ tips for 4th of July

Tight budgets and high fuel costs are keeping lots of Americans home this coming holiday weekend. In fact, AAA projects a 2.5...

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....

Losing Weight

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...

Hostess Tips

10 Fabulous, frugal holiday party ideas

Hosting a holiday party can be expensive. However by creating a budget and following these party planning tips, you can have a...

Kids' Parties

10 Eco-friendly kids birthday party tips

Every birthday party is an exciting occasion for your child – the gathering of friends and family, the birthday cake and presents,...

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...

Hostess Tips

5 Party tips for stress-free entertaining

Finally, the fa-la-la holiday festivities are over. But if you felt more jittery than joyful hosting your own parties, the beginning...

Decor & Themes

Winter Olympics party recipes and tips

The opening ceremony for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics kicks off on February 12th.Since this high-energy, cold weather event...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

44 Tips for planning a Super Bowl party

Super Bowl is perhaps the biggest game day of the year, so why not celebrate? Host a super fun, laid-back football fete with these...