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Ina Garten’s Brilliant “Five Senses” Philosophy Is Such a Sneaky Hosting Trick Life
I’m trying this the next time I have people over.
Oct 2, 2024
I Thought I Could Ditch This Family Tradition — But It Didn't Go as Expected Life
I’ll do things differently this year.
Sep 30, 2024
8 Little Things I Stopped Doing for Dinner Parties — and 3 Things I Always DoLife
Hosting doesn’t have to be so stressful.
Sep 25, 2024
The Cozy Halloween Activity I'm Doing on Repeat This Fall (and 14 More I Love!)Life
From Victorian games to haunted gingerbread houses.
Sep 18, 2024
10 Easy-to-Play Dice Games That You and Your Friends Will LoveLife
Who says you need elaborate board games to have a good time?
Sep 6, 2024
13 One-Player Card Games for When You’re Tired of SolitaireLife
Fifty-two cards, endless hours of solo entertainment.
Sep 3, 2024
A "Progressive Dinner" Is the Retro Party You Need to Try This WeekendLife
It’s affordable and *so* much fun.
Jun 28, 2024
I Tried “Maslow’s Method” for Hosting, and It Saved Me So Much StressLife
Here’s how to throw the perfect party, every time.
Jun 14, 2024
What RSVP Really Means — And All of Your Other Invite Questions, AnsweredLife
Who knew four little letters could cause so much strife?
Jun 3, 2024
25 Spotify Playlists That Are Actually Worth Listening ToLife
Set the mood with these curated soundtracks.
May 31, 2024
20 Fun Games to Play with Friends (Because Adults Deserve Joy, Too!)Life
Bring people together, break the ice, or just provide old friends with new tricks.
May 16, 2024
The 20 Best Games You Can Play at Home with Just 2 PeopleLife
From conversation starting cards to countertop curling.
May 16, 2024
14 Fun Ideas for Summer Parties That’ll Inspire New Core MemoriesLife
Whether you’re hosting inside or out.
May 8, 2024
24 Fun Backyard Games to Play This Summer (Beyond Just Cornhole)Life
When was the last time you played capture the flag?
May 6, 2024
The Unexpected Reason You Should Charge Party Guests an "Entry Fee" Life
And 11 other housewarming party ideas.
May 3, 2024
The Unexpected Reason You Should Always Keep Paper Towels in Your Bathroom
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Your guests will love you for it.
Apr 30, 2024
20 Fun Rainy Day Games to Play When the Weather SucksLife
These will brighten up the dreariest of days.
Apr 28, 2024
This “Ingenious” Viral Housewarming Party Idea Is So WholesomeLife
And it’s basically free.
Apr 15, 2024
This “Beautiful” Bar Cart Is Giving CB2 Vibes (but Only Costs $80!)Decorating
Shoppers even use it as an accent table.
Mar 16, 2024
15 Weird & Wonderful Vintage Parlor Games to Play at Your Next PartyLife
These party games will save your gathering from dull small talk.
Mar 15, 2024
Anthropologie Is Selling a $26 Playing Card Set That Doubles As Instant DecorLife
The humble deck of playing cards got a major style upgrade.
Mar 7, 2024
10 Tips for Being a Great Holiday Party Host, According to Event PlannersLife
A great host means actually enjoying the party yourself.
Dec 20, 2023
Five Below’s “Adorable” Serving Tray Is Just What Your Holiday Dinner NeedsLife
Make the perfect cheese plate in seconds.
Dec 20, 2023
The $9 Small Bathroom Staple That My Guests Love Me ForLife
It’s delightfully plush.
Dec 13, 2023
37 of the Best Board Games for Families, Adults, Couples, or AnyoneLife
Never wonder what to play on your next game night again.
Dec 9, 2023
The Best Editor-Tested Air Mattresses for an Instant Guest BedDecorating
No space for a guest bed? These air mattresses have got you covered.
Dec 9, 2023
These Free Bingo Cards Are What Your Next Holiday Party NeedsLife
Here’s how to gamify your next Hallmark movie binge.
Dec 6, 2023
8 Tips to Ensure You Can Actually Enjoy Your Own Holiday PartyLife
Throw a holiday bash to remember without all the stress by using these tips from a top party planner in Beverly Hills.
Dec 1, 2023
12 "Dinner Party Questions" That Are Controversial — In a Good WayLife
“Which five liquids would you want to be able to dispense from your fingertips at any given time?”
Nov 21, 2023
5 Dining Room “Rules” to Break, According to Entertaining ExpertsLife
Here’s what dinner party pros say just isn’t worth the stress.
Nov 15, 2023
14 Things Everyone Should Have Somewhere in Their Dining Area
Life
Here’s what to have on hand for your next dinner party.
Nov 7, 2023
Former Holiday Faux Pas That Are Totally Acceptable in 2017Life
If you’re new to the hosting game, especially if you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or another holiday dinner or party, it can be a little scary. You want to have fun, but you also want to make sure everything goes right. And you’re probably worried about following proper etiquette—which can be hard to do when it feels like it’s always changing.
Oct 3, 2023
15 Adult Piñata Ideas to Elevate Your Next GatheringPlants & Yard
Yes, we include booze in here.
Sep 1, 2023
16 Bar Cart Essentials for Creating Perfect Cocktails at HomeLife
Because everyone deserves a bar cart Don Draper would be proud of.
Aug 19, 2023