Life of the party

A blog by Evite

What to buy at Trader Joe's for a shockingly impressive Friendsgiving

Pull together a mostly store-bought Friendsgiving dinner from TJ's with these potluck picks for drinks, sides, entrees, and dessert.

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The company holiday party etiquette guide

Don’t be the talk of tomorrow’s water cooler chat… we’ve got you covered with helpful etiquette tips to make a lasting impression at your office holiday party.

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I love hosting board game nights. These 6 convert game haters.

Guest author Heather Leith shares 6 games (Azul, Codenames & more) that turn game night skeptics into fans. See what to buy, how to play, and pairing ideas.

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19 Gifts for Tween Girls That Pass the Vibe Check (According to a Tween Girl)

Cool gifts (yes, they’re TikTok-approved) that even the pickiest tween It Girl will love. We know, because an actual tween told us so.

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How to tactfully say “no siblings, please” on a birthday invitation

Sometimes more isn’t merrier! Get our top tips and wording suggestions on how to nicely request “no siblings” at your child’s birthday party.

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Baby shower on a budget ideas that deliver all the fun without all the bills

Hosting a baby is fun! Paying for it…not so much. Check out our top 7 tips (and tons of ideas!) for planning a baby shower on budget.

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The most enchanting ideas for hosting a woodland baby shower (warning: cuteness overload!)

We’re not gonna (hedge)hog any party hacks! Find decor picks, game ideas and even invitation wording suggestions for woodland baby showers here.

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Classic, Quick Potato Latkes (Your Kids Will Love)

A go-to recipe for flavorful, crispy latkes. Plus, 6 delicious topping suggestions! Yes, our mouths are watering, too.

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The 28 Best Gifts for Boys of All Ages That Pass the “Whoa, That’s Cool” Check

You know you can trust a shopping-obsessed mom of 3 sons to know which gifts boys think are *actually* cool.

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An Epic Guide to Hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange (Even Your Grinchiest Friends Will Love It)

Hosting tips and exclusive recipe suggestions for your Christmas cookie exchange.

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When to send out your save the dates

Learn more about the best timeline for sending out save the date invites for your wedding, party or event with these tips from Evite.

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The Most-Popular Christmas Cookies by State—Can You Guess Which One Is Your State’s Fave?

Sugar cookies and gingerbread continue to battle for the Christmas cookie crown, but which cookie is your state’s go-to for the holidays?

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How to Decorate & Share Christmas Cookies Like the Pro You've Always Wanted to Be

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about making, decorating and sharing Christmas cookies.

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Give your fall parties a glow up with these 24 party ideas

From soup-er cozy to slightly chaotic, these are the parties you need to be throwing this fall.

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Real Parties: Jac’s bridal shower

Crumbl Cookies, cake decorating, fantastic florals and more. In a word? Perfection.

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This is your sign to throw a WTF (Wine, Tacos + Friends) party

This viral party idea couldn’t be easier to throw (and, c'mon, we'll take any excuse to throw a party centered around tacos).

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Kids’ Party Playbooks: Curated guides for top party themes

Comprehensive guides for the most popular themed kids’ birthday parties right now. Get decor ideas, activity suggestions and more!

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This is how to throw an unforgettable garden disco party

Retro boldness combines with outdoor elegance in this hot new party trend.

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Have a mystical evening with a midyear manifestation party

In need of a midyear reset? Gather your group for a soothing night of mindfulness and manifestation to set the tone for the rest of 2024.

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How to throw a couch potato party, i.e. the chillest (and most delicious) party ever

The perfect party idea for every Netflix lover and french fry enthusiast.

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How to throw the ultimate Palm Royale party

Experience Palm Beach vibes without actually having to go to Palm Beach.

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100+ ideas for what to write in a birthday card

From first birthdays to 100th birthdays to every milestone in between, wish them the very best with this list of 100+ birthday card message ideas.

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Three-tiered cheese wheel cake decorated with citrus slices, strawberries, berries, flowers, and herbs on a wooden board.

Move over charcuterie board! This tiered cheese “cake” is the hot new appetizer every host should know about

Up your grazing board ante with this show-stopping tiered cheese snack.

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Everything you should add to a baby shower registry

Build the perfect baby shower registry with these tips and ideas.

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6 disco party themes that will be everywhere this year

Barbie disco made the list, and so did another theme around a major 2023 film that def won't kill the groove (it'll look so good on the dancefloor, trust us).

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How to make a splash at your pool party

Throw the hottest party of the summer with these pool party tips and ideas.

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Throw a Bridgerton-themed party that’ll be the talk of the ton

Our top Bridgerton party ideas on how to throw a Regency-inspired féte even Eloise would want an invite to.

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